Another run for you

and this time I am taking it further - A Half Marathon! Yes, Daddy and I have signed up for the Den Haag Marathon in March. It's my first half marathon while it's your Daddy's third. The farthest I have ran so far is 16k and I'm sure it's that not hard to try on the half marathon. Besides, I know that you will be there for me too so I am very positive. You know that I am doing this for you, right? You have been my inspiration in everything that I do.

Since it's a half marathon, I want to raise funds for a charity. It would have been good if I managed to put up one for you, but it takes a lot of time and money, so it's not going to be easy for me. For the meantime, I would like to help the Philippine National Red Cross. This is for the reason that they have National Blood Services. Anything to do with blood donation, I need to help as much as I can. That moment you needed blood urgently and they had to travel 3 hours to buy one really frustrated me. I know that whatever money I raise will not be enough to make things better, but at least it's a start (I hope).

I have written to them but I still haven't received any reply from them. I am hoping to hear from them at least a month before the run because I still need to put up a justgiving page so people can make donations there.

You know what anak? I notice that people are not quick to help. I don't really understand. Perhaps they don't see the reason why I am doing this. When Daddy and I did the 16k for you and baby Jacob only three people helped. I'm not sure if it's because they don't trust me or I don't know. Don't get me wrong, but won't you help someone who is trying to help save a child's life? It reminds me of those days when I used to raise funds for Bantay Bata. I did that for four years and I went through a lot of tough times doing it. People questioned where the money went and stuff like that. Luckily enough, I had correspondence with Bantay Bata and they gave me certificates after receiving the donations. People are always skeptical when it comes to fundraising. You know, this is the reason why I wanted to be rich so I don't have to ask other people to help me. I can just do it on my own.

But I know someday, I will be able to help more. That's one of my biggest dreams and my dream to put up your own foundation to be able to help talented kids and least fortunate children remains the same. One day, I know these dreams will come true.

Please watch over me and Daddy baby. We start training next week hopefully because the weather has been bad today. 

I miss you so much and I love you.

Mommy Tintin