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The Run for Farmworkers

Great News! CMFN has over 40 people participating in the Lansing, Chicago, Detroit and Miami marathons. They’re moving towards reaching their fundraising goal of a minimum of $100 per person so it’s not too late to make your donation.

Migrant farmworkers, constantly on the move between isolated rural areas, are nearly invisible in our society and in our Church. CMFN brings Bishops and catechists to hear their stories and share the teachings of the faith. The Network connects those who minister to migrants across the U.S., forms welcoming church communities, and advocates for social justice, dignity and respect.

Our runners believe so much in this mission that they are running in four marathons in different cities across the nation. Some will run the full marathon, some, the half marathon, some, the marathon relay and still others in the 5K

Their goal is to raise $5,000 for CMFN. They and CMFN need your support.

Micaela and Catarino‘s Story

We are two of the runners in the Detroit marathon. We are originally from Mexico and we came to the U.S. in 1998. We have been married for 23 years, and we have 2 children. Since we first arrived, we have been involved in Hispanic ministries. We have always had the motivation of supporting other migrants, growing in our own spirit of service, and our relationship with God. One of our children, Kevin, will be running on the CMFN relay team for the Detroit Marathon. We really enjoy running together, and we are now training to compete in the Detroit Marathon!

Any amount that you can give will help the runner’s reach their fundraising goal and help CMFN continue to welcome Catholic immigrants in the US.

Plus, a gift of $25 or more renews your CMFN membership for one year.

Donate online at www.crowdrise.com/RunforFarmworkers.

Or send a check or money order made out to
Catholic Migrant Farmworker Network
701 Walnut Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44702

CMFN is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status. CMFN is listed in the Official Catholic Directory under the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, where our office is located.