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4 Amazing days in Tanzania!
Many of you have asked for updates and pictures, so here we go! We just completed an eventful week experiencing the good works of TFFT! To begin our visit, two families graciously accepted us into their homes to talk about why they sought the help of TFFT to ensure their child received a quality education, nutrition, and health care. It was very moving. We were able to visit two schools (one private and one public) to see how TFFT supports the schools and teachers. Some of the current TFFT scholars and teachers showed us, and talked about, their classrooms and dorms. We also visited the newly built TFFT Learning Centre that will support the entire community. We had a fun day interacting with current scholars, alums, and staff. It was incredibly lively and informative! As a fundraising opportunity, today, under the shadow of Kilimanjaro, we finished the 5K race while others in our group ran the Kilimanjaro marathon and half-marathon. Another of our group accomplished a record-breaking trail run, up and down Mt. Meru! Check out our new pictures of our time here. If you've already donated, thank you. If you haven't, you are certainly welcome to support this amazing Foundation! Thank you, Karen & Jeff
Added on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 03:57 PM
A MESSAGE FROM Jeff & Karen
The Foundation for Tomorrow (“TFFT”) is a small, non-profit organization, based in Charlotte, NC, whose goal is "to change the trajectory of a child's life through the power of education." With consistent and thoughtful investment in students and teachers in Tanzania, TFFT offers orphan and vulnerable children the opportunity to succeed in life. TFFT's services include access to quality schooling, health and psychosocial support, and life skills programs. TFFT also works to improve the quality of instruction, resources, and school management through training excellent educators. TFFT's successes create a ripple effect for scholars and teachers to have a positive impact in their communities that will allow a much larger percentage of Tanzanians to thrive. 

Our daughter, Samantha, pictured below with some of the TFFT scholars in Arusha, Tanzania, is the Development and Operations Manager for TFFT.

To learn more, please visit thefoundationfortomorrow.org.

"Team TFFT" is a dedicated group of athletes, including 5K, half-marathon, and marathon participants, who seek donations to support TFFT's efforts. We are excited to tell you that on February 23, we will be walking the 2025 Kilimanjaro International Marathon 5K Fun Run in Moshi, Tanzania, as part of the 2025 Team TFFT. Other Team TFFT athletes will be participating in the Kilimanjaro Full and Half-Marathons. We are all running/walking to support The Foundation for Tomorrow’s groundbreaking Techology and Computer Training Center at The Learning Centre in Tanzania. This Centre will provide learners and community members with access to state-of-the-art technology and transformative training. The funds we raise will go directly toward the equipment needed to run the Centre, including computers, monitors, modems, mice, and keyboards.

We would appreciate your support for our fundraising efforts. No donation is too small to make a difference. Please click on the "Donate Today" button above and thank you!
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  • Jeffrey Mitchell made a $200.00 donation

    Sorry I’m late to the game!! Congratulations on raising your goal!!

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    Way to go Team Filcik! have a blast! Gina and Chuck

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  • Ann Driscoll made a $25.00 donation

    Go Team Filcik!! Help make the world a better place!! Kay & Xena

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  • Teresa Riggs made a $200.00 donation
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  • Henri and Susan Bianucci made a $100.00 donation

    Wish we could be there to cheer you on! Enjoy every minute of your trip in Tanzania!

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  • Erin Norton Norton made a $25.00 donation

    go Jeff and Karen!!

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  • Abby and Eric McClish made a $75.00 donation

    Sending my love to you both and Sam. So glad you all are able to go do the walk!

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  • Lynn Higgins made a $50.00 donation

    Y’all are amazing!! ❤️Lynn & Mike Higgins

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  • Kate Brockman made a $100.00 donation

    Such a worthy cause doing great work! I hope to participate in it one day! Go Granna and Granddaddy!

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  • Andy Filcik made a $50.00 donation

    Don’t forget to wear sunscreen! We love you! ABCD

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  • Jacqueline Back made a $25.00 donation

    The actual Dream Team! You two are amazing. All the best - The Backs

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  • Michele Stack made a $50.00 donation

    Here we go! See you soon Filcik’s.

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  • Miller Bianucci made a $25.00 donation

    Thank you, Jeff and Karen! I can't wait for you to see what Sam makes possible in Tanzania.

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  • Mark Lattis made a $100.00 donation

    A great family doing great things!

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  • Beth Wolf made a $100.00 donation

    great cause! happy to contribute

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  • Anna Filcik made a $25.00 donation

    Happy walking!!

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  • Linda Tripp made a $75.00 donation

    So excited that you are doing this, Jeff and Karen! God bless your trip, keep you both safe and healthy, and bring fruit from your efforts.

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  • Adrian & Ed Hilz made a $300.00 donation

    Thank you for letting us know about this opportunity to support Sam in her work with TFFT. We hope that your 5K run goes well without any injuries. Please tell Sam "Hi" from us and hope to see her sometime.😊

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  • Phil and Paula Mattingly made a $100.00 donation
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  • In honor of Sam Filcik made a $300.00 donation
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  • Judy Olliges made a $100.00 donation

    Way to Walk the Talk!

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  • Samantha Filcik made a $50.00 donation

    I can't wait to show you our work!

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