mlandis’s BodyBlog

I’m preparing for a 5k race, but this time I won’t be running.  This race is the Matthew 25 5k Fun Run.  I few years back I wanted to give back to the community and asked some friends if they wanted to get together around Thanksgiving, run a 5k and everyone that runs donate 5 bucks to give to the local food bank.  As I was telling people about it one of the runners mentioned the Matthew 25 Coalition, this is a group of churches and other agencies that try to help out the people that fall through the cracks.  You know who I’m talking about?  Probably, Matthew 25 looks to help the people that are trying to get ahead and things just don’t go their way.  In today’s economy we will step in and help those that are struggling to pay the electric bill, buy prescriptions, and have even helped get someone dentures. The ones that are being helped aren’t the revolving door types, but just someone that a twist of fate has put them in a bad situation.  

I was really impressed by this group and how they don’t make any judgments about those who ask for assistance. While trying to focus on those that need a boast to get back on their feet, Matthew 25 will never turn away someone whose situation is on-going.  In those cases they will direct them to the agencies that are designed to give them long term assistance. 

This June 13th if you are in Seville Ohio around 8:30 in the morning, lace up your running shoes and enjoy a 5k and the knowledge that with each stride your are helping someone in need. 

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