Event Description

The School Spirit Run for Niger is a family friendly 5K run/walk through the beautiful James Island County Park trails. This event is scheduled for October 7th at 9:00AM. The Remember Niger Coalition encourages participants to wear t-shirts and memorabilia from their schools of choice to emphasize unity despite dissimilarity. Proceeds from the event will go directly toward the construction of a preschool in Niger, Africa, one of the most impoverished nations in the world.

About the Remember Niger Coalition

Remember Niger Coalition is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to uniting people and mobilizing resources to expand quality educational opportunities in Niger, Africa. The organization is unique in that it partners with and supports Nigeriens who have a remarkable vision for their country. To date, the organization has helped its Nigerien partners construct, furnish, and support six primary schools and one secondary school in Niger. The Rally for Niger is the organization’s annual campaign in which groups all over the United States host fundraising events to raise money for a specific cause. The School Spirit Run for Niger is a part of the Rally for Niger. To learn more about Remember Niger, please visit the organization’s website at www.rememberniger.org.