Stephen's Reason For Running

In December I will run the BMW Dallas Marathon! This will be my 1st Marathon ever and in order to be able to run 26.2 miles, I need to put in over 500 miles of training over the next 18 weeks. While running all these miles I’d love to be able to raise money for a good cause.

There are many charities that are dear to my heart, but after much thought, prayer, and consideration I have decided to run for a charity that does not receive as much support as more well known organizations. I know there are many worthy causes, but I truly believe with your support we can help make a difference with the charity that I have chosen.

The charity I’d like to support thru my marathon training is SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi (Bringing the Family Back to Life). It’s a charity through Sinte Gleska University on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. I encourage you to read about this particular charity at www.tiwahe.org. They are doing great things to help youth with learning and behavioral disorders on the Rosebud Indian Reservation through Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapy and several other services. Through the use of equine therapy and cultural training, they have helped many at-risk young people and their families free of charge. Please support these young people while supporting me.

I am thankful to have some of the most supportive family, friends and followers in the world and am excited to see your support with this campaign. You have the option to make a one-time donation or pledge to sponsor a certain number of training miles.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to hear more about SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi - Bringing the Family Back to Life program.