CARE International Participates in LEWA Marathon

CARE International in Kenya and CARE Somalia,South Sudan staff joined hands to participate in 2009 Lewa Marathon on 20th June 2009 in Isiolo, Kenya. The staff who despite their busy schedules underwent months of training and exercise were able to complete the 21 Kilometre race and were proud to be honoured with medals. The cheering squad members also did a marvelous job of supporting and encouraging the runners to the finish line.





The participants were as follows:-

“Runners”

Teresa Kamara - East & Central Africa Regional Office Management Unit

Joyce Ngugi - CARE Somalia South Sudan

Ernest Otieno  - CARE Somalia South Sudan

Michael Chilla - CARE International in Kenya

Alice Ndong - Nutrionist

Anthony Ndong

Laurence Okello - CARE Somalia South Sudan

Pauline Lyomo - CARE Somalia South Sudan

Carol Brunt

Anne Anabwani - CARE International in Kenya

Spectators/cheer-leaders:

Elsa Owange - East & Central Africa Regional Management Unit

Patrick Maina - CARE International in Kenya

Victor Tsuma - CARE Somalia South Sudan

Pauline Kariuki - CARE International in Kenya

Matthew Ngunga -  CARE International in Kenya

"This event was part of our on-going efforts to achieve wellness, whether that means work-life balance, a healthier lifestyle or just having fun" Teresa said. "And we couldn’t have succeeded without the support (including tent pitching, hilarious jokes, and just plain old T.L.C) of our cheerleaders, nutritionist (Alice Ndong) and trainer (Sam Ombisa). We also greatly appreciate the sponsorship of Lynn Cripe, CARE’s Senior Technical Advisor-Staff Support. Well done CARE Firebirds!  Thanks for an unforgettable experience"

Congratulations to all and to check their finish time www.lewa.org.