It’s hard to believe despite the rain and not so favorable weather conditions that the RMEK program now has 71 participants enrolled and more signing up each day. Thank you so much to the volunteers that have showed up each week to help motivate the children and keep Misty, Elaine and myself straight. We would not be able to do this without the help and support from our RMEC group. 
Michael had asked me last week to write something to keep everyone informed of the activities of the RMEK program, normally words come pretty easy for me but I did not anticipate being speechless trying to explain the impact and excitement I see on the children’s faces. I can not put in words the look of satisfaction and accomplishment I have seen as some struggled so hard at the beginning and the cheers and look of pride in there eyes when they make it to the next “whistle”. They are truly thrilled when we take the time to run with them, talk to them and give them the encouragement that is needed.
It is amazing what these kids are doing. The parents are also participating and several have asked out about an “adult” plan for them. If you have not had a chance to come out and watch the children in action please make a point to do so, I can guarantee it will make an impact on your life. Misty and Elaine have done a wonderful job with the Tuesday session, handling on average 20 kids a week. The Thursday session has been rained out each week, this week a little worse than last, but we have still had 29 and 22 participants each week. I can’t wait to see what a warm sunny day will bring out!
Notes from Michael: I again encourage you to get out and help support these 71 children who have taken on the challenge of the RMEK. I also remind blog readers that this program needs funding, and we are still short on sponsors. I will be ordering shirts for the program participants at the end of next week. We will need to have all sponsors by then to be on the shirt. Help us enter all 71 kids in their next race!
Wow! What a great thing for Rocky Mount area kids. Thanks to all who are participating and volunteering their time! Tracy thanks for really getting behind this and going with it. I look forward to getting out there.
ReplyDeleteThe response is awesome Tracy! If you'll send the sign up dates again I'd love to help!
ReplyDeleteNot nearly enough praise has gone to Tracy for her work with the RMEK.
ReplyDelete71 KIDS!!!!!!
Think about that guys. . . Henry has seven kids on his soccer team. This is the equivalent of 10 soccer teams. She basically created an entirely new sports program in Rocky Mount. . . and it is FREE!
Misty and Elaine are also doing an amazing job. The programs are organized, fun, and well attended.
Can not say enough about how please I am to see the early success of the program, and I can not wait to see the kids run the race at the end of May!