Juan Cardenas's 2017 Personal Fundraising Page

Juan Cardenas's 2017 Personal Fundraising Page
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Please join me in supporting the Clubs!

Fundraising Amount=$7,150.00 ; Goal=$10,000.00

Thank You For Investing In Tucson's Youth

For more than 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs has provided Tucson’s youth with positive after-school and summer programs. Currently, serving more than 6,000 youth throughout Tucson, age 7-17, where they enjoy low-cost memberships at 6 clubhouses which are strategically located in neighborhoods where families and children need us most.

The Clubs provide a caring, professional staff, more than 40 after-school academic and athletic programs, and a safe environment to grow and thrive. Were it not for the local Clubhouses, many of our Club members would be on the streets or home alone during the hours when they are most susceptible to engaging in potentially destructive behavior.

Fortunately, through the generosity of our supporters, the Clubs welcome members and provide them with a home away from home where they are accepted and encouraged to participate in a variety of activities which build self-esteem, values, and skills. Members create a foundation to support healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship and on-time grade progression. When our members graduate from high school, they are prepared for a successful future.

While membership fees are kept low at just $10 per academic year, the true cost to the Clubs is $600 annually. I hope you will consider donating to the Clubs through my fundraising page and helping me reach my fundraising goals. Contributing is easy… just click on the DONATE NOW button.

Thank you!

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The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is to provide young people in Tucson, especially those who need us most, with a clear path to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams.

Friends:

On Thursday April 13, I will be running 5 Km. On Friday April 14, I will run 10 Km. On Saturday April 15, I will run half a marathon. Finally, on Sunday April 16, I will run 19 miles and my wife will run the extra 7 miles to complete the marathon (I am almost 57, so I have to be careful).

Every year I have to do something crazier and more creative to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Tucson. In Tucson, there are 6 Clubhouses located in rough neighborhoods, that offer kids a place to go after school and be safe. More often than not, these kids live in areas infested by crime, in broken homes where only one parent is present and has to work long hours, or in homes where one or both parents are in jail. When the kids finish school, if they don’t have a safe place to go, it is easier for them to get involved in drugs and gangs. The B&G Clubs offer the kids a safe place to practice sports, do their homework, and socialize with other kids. Furthermore, the Clubs feed dinner to every kid every night.

I have witnessed miracles. I know first-hand of a young lady that used to be in drugs and fights and now is in college hoping to work for the FBI. I know of another one, whose Mother was deported to Mexico when she was 14, and she still managed to successfully finish high school and now is in college trying to become a Lawyer. Finally, I know of another young lady that used to skip school to go and do drugs and now she has been accepted to college. They all claim that, the biggest reason for turning around their lives, was the positive influence that they got from the Boys & Girls Club.

Now we need to raise funds for being able to keep the Clubs open during the summer, and I really need your help. Please go to https://bgctuc.ejoinme.org/juan2017

It doesn’t matter where you live. As I mentioned a couple of years ago, the world is becoming smaller, and this kid that you may be helping now in Arizona, could be your next Doctor in Texas, employee in Toronto, or son in-law in Mexico, instead of your next drug dealer.

If you want to come on Sunday, April 16 and run a few miles with me, please email me and I will give you the details of where I will be running. It will be less lonely!!

Thanks in advance for your help.

Donors and Comments

Melissa Royer gave $50.00 4/18/2017
"Congratulations Juan on a job well done! You are an inspiration. Thank you for all you do for the Clubs and our community."

Manuel Eugenio Ramos gave 4/17/2017
"Good Job, and a big sacrifice to do the training and to do it"

Chris Peterson gave $50.00 4/17/2017
"It is a great investment to support the Boys and Girls Club. Thanks for all you do."

Mark Kent gave 4/17/2017

Steve Wilson gave $20.00 4/16/2017

Todd Korotko gave $100.00 4/16/2017

Ana Maria Cameron gave $50.00 4/16/2017
"The world needs more people like you. Ch&G"

Denise Derbez gave $30.00 4/16/2017
"Animo Juan! Un fuerte abrazo! "

Julie and Dale Butcher gave $200.00 4/15/2017
"Hello Juan:) Thank you so much for doing this AMAZING run to help raise funds for our At-Risk Kids in the Coummunity!! You ROCK!!! Julie Butcher"

David Rego gave $1,000.00 4/14/2017
"So proud to help you reach your goal Juan! We will be thinking of you."

Jacquelynne McFarlane gave 4/14/2017
"So proud to know you! You are an inspiration!! "

Jane Gill gave $100.00 4/14/2017
"Well Done Juan - I am very impressed! Fantastic cause. And you know - 57 is the new 21!!"

Zanetta Boughan gave $50.00 4/13/2017
"What an inspiration you are Juan! Thank you for your dedication to the B&G's Club. Have a fantastic run! YOU are awesome!!"

Starr Walker gave 4/13/2017

Clifford Hardie gave $200.00 4/13/2017
"Hi Juan, Fantastic effort so far keep it up sir! I have full confidence in your ability. GREAT CAUSE, WELL DONE!"

Cynthia Quijada gave $20.00 4/13/2017
"Thank you for all you do for our community."

Guillermo Gallegos gave $50.00 4/13/2017
"Juan, Saludos un fuerte abrazo y mucha suerte en la carrera. Guillermo"

Edgar Castillo gave $100.00 4/13/2017
"Juan, you are a great example and inspiration to us my friend. Good luck achieving your goals on such noble cause. Un fuerte abrazo, Edgar"

Rob Assenmacher gave $100.00 4/13/2017

Geoff Bragg gave $100.00 4/13/2017

Steve Tannen gave $20.00 4/13/2017
"Viva Juan!"

Nancy Peterson gave $100.00 4/12/2017
"You are an inspiration. Your work in the community is so important. Thank you for all that you do."

FLORA J. AHCHONG gave $50.00 4/11/2017
"Good luck with the run!! I know you are still young enough to complete the challenge!!"

Pam & John Furrie gave $100.00 4/10/2017
"Juan, We proudly support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson and congratulate you on your commitment to the young ladies & men with your fundraising efforts. Good Luck on the runs! Pam & John Furrie"

Paul Mueller gave $50.00 4/10/2017

Manuel Eugenio Ramos gave $100.00 4/10/2017
"Keep going and Thank You"

Rob Shwery gave $100.00 4/7/2017
"Juan, Run strong my friend. Thanks for your giving spirit and kindness! Rob & Andrea Shwery"

Vicente Garcia Cors gave 4/5/2017
"Enjoy the run Juan! Great to see you support this cause!"

Volker Storjohann gave $1,000.00 4/4/2017

Nancy Houley gave 4/4/2017
"Juan, Recognize the amazing person I met already so many years ago. Have a great event. N"

Louis Eric Castaneda gave $10.00 4/3/2017
"Go for it Juan, we are with you."

Barbara Jensen gave 4/3/2017
"Juan, You're AMAZING!!...Thank you for all you do, from your heart, for the good of the children who need it most. All my best to you & Tony!"

Joe Dylewski gave 4/3/2017
"Juan, Thank you for all you do to help the youth in our community!! Joe D"

Octavio Gonzalez gave $50.00 4/3/2017
"Buena suerte Juan."

Robert Anthony Naff gave 4/2/2017

Anonymous gave $50.00 4/2/2017

Michael Blumberg gave 4/2/2017

Go Juan The Valenzuela Family gave $100.00 3/31/2017

Dawn Shemensky gave $50.00 3/31/2017
"Way to go, Juan! You're so incredibly strong & compassionate! I truly appreciate your efforts! I would be so thankful if I had even 1/4 the amount of your energy... You're the MAN!!! :o)"

Jeff H Chapman gave $100.00 3/31/2017
"Juan, What a great cause which I am happy to support! In your spare time you should become their Marketing Director!"

Anonymous gave 3/31/2017
"This is really extraordinary work! The commitment and humbleness of Juan in making a positive impact to these kids reminds me of what is the purpose given to us by God when we are put on this world. God bless!"

Brian Strini gave $500.00 3/31/2017
"Thanks for doing this Juan, it is a great cause and we truly appreciate your commitment and the positive impact this has for the kids!"

Daniel Bogen gave $10.00 3/31/2017
"Good Luck Juan!"

Jason Fata gave $40.00 3/31/2017
"Good luck and God Bless with all of the good work that you're doing with the kids!"

Jim Sheldon gave 3/31/2017
"I can't think of a more humble and gracious individual than Juan. Good luck with the run!"

John Scott gave $30.00 3/31/2017
"Very best of luck 'auld yin' from your running mate in Inverness"

Esteban Garcia gave $25.00 3/30/2017
"Es una honra conocerte y ser testigo de tu benévola causa. Buena suerte en la carrera, te mandamos fuerzas desde aqui. Saludos. -E"

Ashley DeLallo gave $100.00 3/30/2017