Michelle Knopp is a running enthusiast from Charleston, South Carolina. Maybe the label “enthusiast” doesn’t do her justice. So far in 2016, she has run in 25 races. That’s roughly 3 races a month! Most of them have been 5k races, but there have been a few 10k races in there too. She shares her experience of each race as well as her training and preparation methods on her blog.
In 2014, she was able to use her passion for running to help raise money for Miracle Feet to help treat children in the 3rd world born with clubfoot.
Earlier this year, Michelle reached out to us and shared her story and goals. After giving birth to her second daughter, Valerie, she was determined to get back in shape and back to her racing ways. I was excited to hear that she had signed up for the Rock N Roll Marathon in Savannah and is using it as an opportunity to fundraise for Birthdays For All.
So for the past 9 months, Michelle has been working hard preparing for the big race, whilst doing an absolutely stellar job of fundraising during the process. She has setup a fundraising page, and contacted many local businesses to donate prizes for a raffle, which she broadcasted on Facebook Live.
It’s been a real honor for Michelle to choose us as the nonprofit charity to support, especially with so many great nonprofit orgs out there in Charleston to choose from. Many of whom are much more well-known and well established. We’ve been so impressed by her initiative and fundraising skills.
With only a few days to go before the race, please show your support by donating to her fundraiser to reach her goal of $1500.
Thank you and best of luck, Michelle!
Read more about Michelle on her blog: https://runningwanderlust.com/