Wopila (gratitude, for your efforts on our behalf!). I so appreciate you coming to check out my fundraising page. This will be my first ever marathon and what better place to do it than NYC! I am also incredibly excited to be participating through my school (The Nightingale-Bamford School) and raising money for such a great cause. We will be donating to The Pine Ridge Girls School. Since 2017, Team Nightingale directs all proceeds to our sister school, Anpo Wicahpi, The Pine Ridge Girls School in South Dakota. It is the first all-girls, independent school on a reservation in the United States, and it relies on a national donor base for its funding.
In my recent conversation with the school founder (Victoria Shorr) I asked her what the donations are being used for. She explained that The Pine Ridge Girls School does not require students to pay tuition. That being said, 100% of the money raised will go directly to the school’s operating expenses. Including, teacher salaries, faculty expenses, and the Lakota language programs.
If you are able, I thank you for your donation! Every little bit helps. Marathon day is November 7th. Until then, I will be running! =)
Pilamayaye [thank you], Ricky Piper
