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2016 Fundraising Goal for Juan Cardenas
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Juan will run 3 half marathons to support the clubs! The Zion Half Marathon on March 12, the Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon on March 20, and a Half Marathon on my own on March 26


Fundraising Amount=$9,955.00 ; Goal=$10,000.00
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Thank You For Investing In Tucson's Youth

The Boys & Girls Clubs has provided Tucson’s youth with positive after school and summer programs for 52 years. Currently, 5,000 of our community’s most at-risk kids, age 7-17, enjoy low cost memberships at our 6 clubhouses which are located in disadvantaged neighborhoods where families and children need us most.

The Clubs provide a caring professional staff, dozens of life enriching academic and athletic programs, and a safe environment to grow and thrive.  Were it not for their local Clubhouse, many of our 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 to 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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Friends:
 
For the past 2 years, I have ran either a marathon or a half marathon in order to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Tucson. This non-profit organization is making a huge and immediate impact in the community by providing a safe place for underprivileged children to go after school. Typically, these children come from broken families, where a parent may not be present or have an addiction that prevents them to take proper care of their children. These conditions are ideal for gangs and drug dealers to recruit children. It is an epidemic problem that affects all of us.
 
The B&G Clubs of Tucson has 6 facilities that become a safe place for these kids to spend their time after school. The kids do sports, activities, and homework. The Clubs also provide every kid with dinner every day. The Clubs rely on donations in order to survive. It is hard for me to describe in words the many lives that the B&G Club of Tucson has saved.
 
If you don’t live in Tucson, you may think that this is not important to you. However, as I mentioned last year, today’s world is getting smaller and more mobile, and one of these kids could end up living in your neighborhood, become your next employee, or your future in-law. It affects all of us.
 
So, in order to raise money this year, my plan is to run the Zion Half Marathon on March 12, the Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon on March 20, and a Half Marathon on my own on March 26. In short, I will be running 3 half marathons (13 miles each) on consecutive weekends. A bit challenging, considering that I am 55, but I will accomplish it. Whoever wants to join me on the third leg, I will do it at Rancho Vistoso Blvd in Oro Valley and I will start at 7:30 am. Please call me for details.
 
I need to raise $10,000 for this organization.  I am asking for your support in achieving this goal. It doesn’t matter how small a contribution you can make, it will help a kid, immediately. You will be making an impact right away. Please go to my page https://bgctuc.ejoinme.org/juancardenas to donate whatever amount you consider it appropriate. Please Do It Now, when you finish reading this, so that you don’t forget.
 
Thank you in advance for your support.

Donors and Comments

Scott and Stephanie Zibrat  gave $100.00 3/8/2022
"You inspire us to be better, Juan! God bless you!"
David Rego  gave $1,000.00 3/8/2017
"A great cause championed by someone I consider family..so privileged to support you Juan."
Rob Assenmacher  gave $100.00 3/28/2016
"Thank you Juan for making the commitment to help make Tucson a better place"
Brent Lindell  gave  3/23/2016
"Juan - I am humbled by your determination and support - best wishes!"
Holly Capps  gave $100.00 3/22/2016
"Go, Juan, go!!"
todd korotko  gave $100.00 3/21/2016
"Two races down, one more to go. Good Luck on Race number 3"
juan Antonio Salido  gave  3/21/2016
"Suerte Tocayo!!!"
Joseph Gemma  gave $100.00 3/20/2016
"Juan I hope you make you goal, but you are certainly "making a difference" my friend."
Manuel E Ramos  gave $100.00 3/17/2016
"Thank you for running that much and help boys and girls clubs"
Paul Michael Betz  gave $100.00 3/14/2016
"Juan: Both Lynn and I are pleased to donate for such a worthy cause - good luck in this run!"
John Carney  gave $25.00 3/13/2016
"You're the man Juan!! Your dedication to fundraising for BGC is part of what drove me to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters!!"
Russell Haas  gave $100.00 3/13/2016
"Run Juan Run! You are a true inspiration!"
Pam and John Furrie  gave $100.00 3/13/2016
"We so appreciate all you do for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson. It is an honor to contribute."
Nicole J. Nelson  gave  3/3/2016
"Juan, You are an inspiration!! Thank you for making a difference in a child's life!! Excited to see you reach your goal!! I know you can do it!!! Nicole"
David Mejia  gave  3/9/2016
"Suerte Juan!"
Kevin Kuzera  gave  3/9/2016
"‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”"
Francisco Carrillo  gave  3/8/2016
"Si Se Puede!"
brent thomas  gave $100.00 3/8/2016
"Run Juan Run!"
Mark Stephen Saul  gave $50.00 3/7/2016
Claudio Molina  gave $500.00 3/7/2016
"Good Luck on your marathon. Mucho Exito!"
Rhonda Brown  gave  3/7/2016
"Good Luck Juan!! Thanks for all you do for the kids"
Rob Shwery  gave $100.00 3/7/2016
"This is a great cause Juan...thank you for the awareness! Tighten up your laces my friend!"
Daniel Miranda  gave $50.00 3/6/2016
"Good Luck!"
Katharine Starjnski  gave  3/5/2016
"Go Juan Go!!!"
Joe Dylewski  gave $75.00 3/5/2016
"Juan, You are amazing! You are doing so much for such a great organization! Best of Luck! Joe D "
Vicente Garcia Cors  gave  3/4/2016
Tom Dunn  gave $50.00 3/4/2016
Barbara Jensen  gave  3/4/2016
"Juan, What you do for these kids is AWESOME!! & I imagine keeps you in great shape. Enjoy your marathons & sending all my best wishes to you. Barbara"
Paul and Donna Mueller  gave $50.00 3/4/2016
"You rock, Juan! Thanks for setting the pace for us over-50 guys :)"
Renae Moomjian  gave $50.00 3/4/2016
"You are an inspiration Juan!"
Octavio Gonzalez  gave  3/4/2016
"Mucha Suerte Juan. Como siempre, tienes un corazón enorme."
Jeff Stover  gave $50.00 3/3/2016
"You are a good man Juan Cardenas. Thank you."
Mark McElfresh  gave $200.00 3/3/2016
"Best of luck when your running! Third one will be tough but you can do it! "
Melissa K Low  gave $100.00 3/3/2016
"Way to go Juan! Your commitment is appreciated"
Martha Macias Blohm  gave  3/3/2016
"Run, Run, Run! You are awesome!"
Mike Blumberg  gave  3/3/2016
"three half marathons - wow, Go Juan Go!"
Dawn Shemensky  gave $25.00 3/3/2016
"Best of luck, Juan!! :o)"
Jason W Fata  gave $25.00 3/3/2016
"Keep up the great work!"
David Rego  gave $200.00 3/2/2016
"Such a great cause - glad you are championing this again this year Juan!"
Geoffrey Valenzuela  gave $50.00 3/2/2016
"3 back to back!!! Outstanding! That's dedication. Best to you Juan! Great cause - Geoff Valenzuela"
Brian Woods  gave $50.00 3/2/2016
"Good luck my friend! I'm happy to support this great cause again."
Jacqui McFarlane  gave  3/26/2015
"Way to go Juan!!!!"
Earl Frederick Ayle  gave $50.00 3/25/2015
"Juan Keep up the good work. Earl"
Anonymous  gave  3/24/2015
"I'm glad you are doing something so good for the community!"
Barbara Jensen  gave $50.00 3/23/2015
"Juan, Congratulations on your run! The concept you present is awesome! Thank you for including me in helping to reach your goal."
Anonymous  gave  3/23/2015
"Great effort for a great cause!!!"
Todd Korotko  gave $100.00 3/18/2015
"Next time I see a car covered in snow in Tucson I promise to clean it off."
Rodney Bryan  gave $300.00 3/16/2015
Tim Lang  gave $50.00 3/16/2015
"Thank you for the opportunity to support your efforts.Good job Juan!"
Rob Shwery  gave $100.00 3/13/2015
"Juan, I'm glad to support this great cause!"
Scott Allen Melton  gave $100.00 3/12/2015
Flora J AhChong  gave $25.00 3/11/2015
"Good luck on your run!"
James Culp  gave $200.00 3/11/2015
"To a good cause. Your a good man."
Pamela Furrie  gave $50.00 3/11/2015
"You're a Good Man Juan! Thanks for your involvement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson."
Tom Davies  gave $200.00 3/11/2015
"Juan, VTR Feeding Solutions is proud to help support you with this great cause."
Anonymous  gave  3/9/2015
"Juan, what a great cause! Thank you Joe"
Michael Blumberg  gave $50.00 3/9/2015
"So Juan, what is your fastest time for 1/2 marathon???? Am I going to have to quit my job and spend my days doing random acts of kindness? Good luck!!"
Nancy A Peterson  gave $100.00 3/8/2015
"You go, Juan! We will start the acts of kindness now before the race. Why wait?!!!"
Carlos Fernandez  gave $100.00 3/8/2015
"Juan, mucha suerte y felicidades. Saludos y nos vemos pronto!"
Octavio Gonzalez  gave $50.00 3/8/2015
"Mucha suerte Juan."
victor m zaldo  gave $30.00 3/7/2015
"Felicidades! Ojalá muchos mas personas tuvieran la misma vision, y asi nuestro mundo seria diferente !"
Clark Kaufhardt  gave $100.00 3/6/2015
Brian Woods  gave $100.00 3/6/2015
"What a great cause, good luck my friend!"
Anonymous  gave  3/6/2015
"Juan, good luck... pace yourself!"
Chris Blanchette  gave $100.00 3/6/2015
"Good People Make Good Things Happen. Good Luck on your time Juan."
Kevin Kuzera  gave $100.00 3/6/2015
"Good job changing lives one at a time and being a father to kids."
Bob Tarjeft  gave $100.00 3/6/2015
Jim Sheldon  gave $200.00 3/5/2015
"God bless you Juan!"
DAVID REGO  gave $200.00 3/5/2015
"You are a great inspiration, Juan! What a great cause."
Dave Watson  gave $100.00 3/5/2015
"Rock on Juan - it a great organization. Thanks for taking this on."
Rhonda Brown  gave $25.00 3/5/2015
"Thanks for being such an awesome person. Run Forrest Run!!"
John Casadei  gave $200.00 3/5/2015
"Juanito, Good luck in meeting your goal and Thank you for helping the kids! John"
Ken Quast  gave $100.00 3/5/2015
"Thanks for all you do Juan"
Juan Cardenas  gave $100.00 2/18/2015
"This is the first step in reaching the goal."