At Feed Me Before The Sun Sets, we are building a community of service and fitness.
The November initiative to step outdoors and run, walk, hike, cycle or swim, was an initiative to bring awareness to hunger, and raise funds to feed households in need.
We included the community to participate in activities outdoors, and we were overwhelmed by the amazing response. Community members got their friends, family, neighbors and colleagues involved. They shared videos and photos of their activities, and donated to the cause.
Our founder also committed to running 3 miles every day in the month of November.
We exceeded our fundraising goal, and are extremely grateful for the community’s support to help us make an impact.
Every footstep we take is a step towards ending hunger.
A THANK YOU FROM OUR FOUNDER
To my volunteer board members and ambassadors, thank you from the bottom of my heart for immediately jumping in to make this passion a reality.
All of you – your prayers, check ins, running with me in person, beautiful motivating messages, sending playlists, and stepping outdoors to help us build this community, I say Medase Piii (Thank You Very Much). Every message sent added a building block of confidence and excitement. I didn’t step out everyday in November by myself to run 3 miles, I stepped out with you, and for that I am grateful.
To our donors, I am extremely grateful for your kindness – Nyame Nshyra Mu (God Bless You Abundantly)
To all the strangers who waved, smiled, yelled congratulations from across the street, rolled down your car windows to say well done, you put a pep in my step, and for that I am eternally grateful.
The impact of everyone’s kindness is going to spread far and wide, and give hope before the sun sets.
With humility and gratitude, I hang my hat for the November event today. As Rich Roll said, “There are no finish lines, just another step on your path” . The November event is indeed not the finish line, it is a step in our path to build a community of service and passion for fitness.
Today may be the last day of the November event, but today is also Day number 72 of my running streak. We are not done. There are many more exciting outdoor adventures to come – mountains to climb, trails to explore and miles to run, to bring awareness to hunger. Stay tuned!!!
~Eliza
feedmebeforethesunsets.org by Eliza
There are many wonderful people who inspire me everyday with their pure grit and determination. Check them out, they will drive you to take one more step.
Dean Karnazes – an all round top notch ultramarathoner. He motivates me to put one foot infront of the other.
My favorite quote: “Everything I do is to be the best animal I can be, whether that is sleep, nutrition, training, cross training, never sitting down, this constant movement, life is training, training is life.” ~Dean Karnazes
Hellah Sidibe aka HellahGood has been on a running streak since 2017. He inspired my running streak.
My favorite quotes: “Running everyday is a privilege”. ~HellahGood
“Whenever you think your strong is this, you are stronger than that.” ~HellahGood
David Goggins– Goggins is pure grit. I had him in my ear on tough days, like Day 22, when high winds and rain made my run an adventure.
My favorite quote: “When your mind knows it’s not going to quit, your body will adapt.” ~David Goggins
Kipchoge – An exceptional athlete.
My favorite quote: “No human is limited”.~Eliud Kipchoge
Saray Khumalo – the first Black African woman to summit Everest, whose voice on a cool September afternoon touched my heart of service and adventure.
My favorite quote: “Everest for me represents unfinished business, Giving up is not an option…” – Saray Khumalo
Alex Honnold has done things that will make you hold your breath. What I learn from him, is to keep pushing.
My favorite quote: “Anytime you finish a climb, there’s always the next thing you can try. ~Alex Honnold
Michael aka Don Milla – Him and his amazing team are currently training for IronMan. They inspire me by doing hard things everyday.
My favorite quote: “Do Hard Things”. ~Don Milla
Anders Hofman aka Iceman. When I embarked on the running streak in September, after not running for over a year, his words kept me going.
My favorite quote: “Limitations are only perceptions of what we can achieve”. ~Anders Hofman
The ultra marathon community for inspiration. The many miles they run kept me motivated to know I could complete 3 miles each day.
Rich Roll Podcast – an amazing ultra-endurance athlete. His podcast delves into topics that will amaze you.
“The reasons to continue should be bigger than the reason to stop”.