BONUS Charity: Teach for America in 2019 Giving Challenge

This bonus charity and mini campaign is brought to you by longtime supporter of the Giving Challenge who is participating in a half marathon this Sunday to raise money and awareness for Teach for America.

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The SHAPE half marathon brings together thousands of women of all ages and background for a day of fun fitness in Central Park. It is an inspiring event with an extensive history of unifying and empowering women.

On April 14, she will be running in honor of the women who are current TFA NY corps members and alumni. TFA corps members empower students everyday in the classroom and women teachers are of particular importance. In several recent studies, girls’ academic performances are positively influenced by having a female teacher. Women who taught in a classroom were more likely to encourage them and gave them an equal opportunity to express themselves. On April 14, she would like to recognize the women who are making a difference in education.

What is Teach for America?
Teach For America finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate.

Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur and life elevator. He is the bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network and a high energy inspirational speaker on a mission to elevate and motivate millions of people to achieve their definition of success. He is the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which features NBA draft prospects in a secondary draft combine. He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NBC Sports, USA Today, Bleacher Report, and many other major media outlets. Connect with Jake on social @jakekelfer!