The Team Penyem roster is up to 10 devoted runners, all of whom have been braving extreme temperatures for the race in 4 weeks! (Well, at least a few days of extreme temperatures. We have been lucky with a mild winter in New England so far.)
On Sunday, three runners met on Charles St. in Beacon Hill for Team Penyem's 5th training run -- a 9 mile run around the Charles River in ~25 degree weather. It was a challenge, but we made it through and we are tougher for it!
Team Penyem runners have committed to raise a minimum amount of funds to be used for FOP's 2007-2008 Scholarships, which will be awarded in spring 2007. We are preparing to kick-off the application process right now. Funds will also be used to pay for Nyima's transportation to the U.S. for the Bridge Builders conference. These are very important initiatives for FOP and for the village, and your support is appreciated!
Visa Success!
We found out yesterday from Andrew that Nyima was given a visa by the U.S. embassy in Banjul, The Gambia. Soon we will confirm her travel arrangements, and Nyima will be in the U.S. attending the Bridge Builders conference in a few weeks! We are excited to introduce Nyima to the friends here in Boston who made her trip possible.
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