6 mentors and students of AASuccess ran in the Navy Half Marathon Run on August 13th to raise funds for Life Skills Academy.

Timeline

  • Practice: June – September, 2018
  • Running day: September 16, 2018

Goal

Raise funds for Life Skills Academy to:

  • Reach and train at least 100 children and adults in character building, leadership skills, and giving back mindsets, both in local DMV areas and Vietnam.
  • Student-run giving back projects throughout the year, including our annual YouthCon, summer & winter community projects.
  • Offer more scholarship, student stipends and internships to allow students applying their life skill lessons in practical circumstances.

How

Over 12 hours of practice leading up to the running date

Results

  • 6 mentors and students participated
  • Over 12 hours of practice leading up to the running date
  • $4000 raised

More

Led by: Wendy Yuan, Level 3 Student