A MESSAGE FROM Drew Pearce - WRWR
I’ve been a runner for more than 16 years, and I can’t imagine my life without it. I feel most free when I’m moving my body, and running is freedom in its ultimate form. Over the years, running has taught me resilience and confidence and shown me that I’m capable of challenging myself, pushing through hard things, and accomplishing goals I once thought were out of reach.
The Indianapolis Half Marathon (my first) will be my biggest test as a runner yet, and I’m excited to take it on as a member of Team We Run We Rise!
We Run We Rise is a network of locally led youth running clubs across Africa, using running, mentorship, and life skills education to help young people ages 8–14 build confidence, resilience, healthy habits, and a sense of belonging. With more than 1,250 running clubs and 2,800 trained coaches across 16 countries, We Run We Rise believes that running is a powerful tool and that every young person deserves the opportunity to discover what they are capable of through sport, community, and mentorship.
I’m honored to run with an organization that shares my belief in the transformative power of running and works to make that experience accessible to young people around the world.
Your support can make a direct impact. $62 can support one child in a We Run We Rise youth running club for an entire year, while $1,500 can support an entire club for a year. Donations of any size, words of encouragement, and sharing this page are all incredibly appreciated. Thank you for supporting me and We Run We Rise!
