Giving Gratitude
This Giving Tuesday, we want to give our gratitude to the supporters who make SRLA possible. Your support provides students with the materials, training resources, and supportive community they need to complete the life changing goal of a running a marathon.
Below are SRLA student’s and leader’s messages to YOU! The steadfast supporters of Students Run LA…
“My message to the supporters who make SRLA possible is thank you, thank you for the moments you burned into my memory. SRLA had been one of the best thing that every happened to me. It gave me a chance to prove something to myself, that I could do it no matter what others thought. It has become a big part of my life, it became my escape from the world and I want to thank you for that because without SRLA I don’t know who I would be. It saved me. You saved me.” - Alondra, Grade 7, Southeast Middle School
“I want to thank all of the supporters from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity allows me to share my love of running with some of the coolest kids in the world. It wouldn't be possible without your support.“ - Nicole, SRLA Leader, Vista Middle School
“There is no word to show my appreciation that you make it possible for me to run, because I know my parents wouldn't afford to pay for my races. It's all because of you that it is made possible! Thank you so much and God Bless all of you guys.” - Mia, Grade 10, Fairfax High School
“You are changing student and leader’s lives by supporting SRLA! Students are receiving invaluable opportunities through your support.” - Nancy, SRLA Leader, Southeast Middle School
“I am thankful for the supporters that make SRLA possible. My message to these amazing supporters is that we are all in this together because without their help we wouldn't do what we are doing today! These amazing supporters open up this opportunity for everyone grades 7 through 12. Not only the opportunity to participate in these running events but to make new friends and more!” - Hanna, Grade 9, Panorama High School
“Something I would like to tell the supporters of SRLA is that I'm very grateful to them because, if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't get the chance to experience this. The SRLA runs are the highlight of my month. I love running and just being able to run with other people is a blessing of itself. Also, getting to do SRLA, I have had the chance to meet new people and I'm so grateful for that. So really all I wanted to say is thank you for all the opportunities that they have given me.” - Aime, Grade 10, Middle College High School
“Thank you for making SRLA happen. I love running and without it I don’t know what I would do, so thank you!” - Keila Torres, Grade 7, Southeast Middle School
“Your generous support touches countless lives throughout the city. Your gift creates memories that these students will carry with them for the rest of their lives. You may not know them or even get a chance to meet them but know that you are having a huge impact on their lives.” - Ivonne, SRLA Leader, Monterey High School
“I am SO grateful that SRLA provides the structure and resources that enable us as leaders to provide this transformational, life-changing opportunity to SO many students!” - Jamie, SRLA Leader, Foshay Learning Center
“My message to the supporters who make SRLA possible is, thank you, thank you so much for everything you guys do for us. If it wasn’t for you guys we wouldn’t have what we do now. Including the medals, the races, and most importantly the memories. These memories will last for a life time. That feeling when you cross that finish line is the best feeling in the world. We wouldn’t have been able to experience that if it weren’t for you guys. Thank you so much for everything you guys do for us.” - Jarett, Grade 8, George K Porter Middle School
“Thank you so much for making SRLA possible. Running is a big part of me.” - Freddy, Grade 8, Southeast Middle School
“My message to the supporters who make SRLA possible is I am very thankful for their services and everything they have provided us students. I am especially grateful for the shoes they provide for free for student runners so that we have comfortable gear to run in, as well as providing us students with entry to races, as they can be expensive and unaffordable, but the supporters make it possible for students to enter races for free.” - Alexa, Grade 9, Alliance Gertz Merkin
“Words are not enough to say how thankful I am for the support you have given many. My genuine gratitude for all that you have done for SRLA. You have touched thousands of student’s life which many have never experienced before. Thank you for believing and putting your full trust in this remarkable program. They say “it takes a village to run a farm” but I say it takes great supporters like yourself to run the program. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.” - Steve, SRLA Leader, Curtiss Middle School
"Your support makes feet move, self-esteem soar and dreams take wings! The SRLA experience you make possible is so much more than training for and running a marathon. It's an experience that infuses limitless possibilities into each and every life! THANK YOU!" - Selinda, SRLA Leader, City of Angels
“I am thankful for the wonderful people at SRLA who make the runs possible. Their commitment to us, the runners, is truly amazing. They provide shoes, food, fun runs and they find amazing opportunities that students can benefit from. I am really happy that I chose to run this year!” - Daniela, Grade 10, Venice High School
“To the supporters who make SRLA possible, I want to say thank you. This program is definitely one of the best things in my life. I was able to form a bond with my team and I can honestly say that they are one of the best teams. I enjoy running with them and I enjoy seeing the support from all the people cheering us on to keep pushing. Without those supporters, I think I would've given up plenty of times and would have just walked the rest of the way. This program is honestly such an amazing one. It's more than just running to me, it's getting up early in the mornings and talking with my team about how tired we are and then later talking about how nervous we are before the race starts, looking at the scenery of the sunrise and viewpoints from the bridges, and getting the support from the amazing people of LA. I cannot express my gratitude enough to the people who make it all possible, who put in the effort to make this program but thank you.” - Victoria, Grade 12, Fulton College Prep
“Thank you to the supporters of SRLA. Each and everyone of you has made SRLA a truly magnificent and life changing experience. You may hear these things often but I truly believe you need to hear it again. Your impact and support on our runners means so much to us. You push us through so many challenges. Through rain and shine we run knowing that people like you are supporting us. It truly warms our hearts and we can’t express our gratitude enough with words but thank you.” - Mia, Grade 10, Fulton College Prep
“To all the supporters who make SRLA possible, I would like to thank you for your continued generosity. Your contribution gives hope to many, and positively impacts the future of our runners.” - Adaniz, SRLA Leader, LAPD CSPB
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