On October 24th, 2009, Magnifique Photography will be hosting a charity photography day for Women for Women International. 100% of the profits from this day will be going to Women for Women International.

How the Day Works:
Each session is 30 minutes long and the minimum donation required is $150. You will receive all digital images on a disc from your session-copyright free. Time slots will be limited and are on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a morning session in downtown Ogden for a more urban feel and in the late afternoon/evening at Beus Pond in Ogden with fall leaves and the pond. These sessions can be for families up to 6 people, children, seniors, teens, bridals or even engagements.

As was mentioned before, 100% of the profits will go to Women for Women International. Magnifique Photography has a strong desire to give back to the community and they believe this is a great and effective way to do that!

Women for Women greatly appreciates and supports this initiative! Thank you Magnifique Photography for your kindness and generosity!

For more information contact:
Terra Cooper 801-628-7432
terra@magnifiquephotography.com

or Brandee Butler: 801-913-1828
info@philosophyphotos.com

or visit the Magnifique Photography webpage at http://blog.magnifiquephotography.com/2009/09/25/charity-photography-dayoctober-24th.aspx

We are pleased to report that the Run for Congo Women in Colorado has so far raised a total of $12,908: $6,825 from registrations, $4,100 from the event, and $1,983 from online donations! We also gained 10 new Congolese sister sponsors. Great job everyone!

Just because the run is over, though, does not mean people have to stop donating! The fundraising pages are still active. We encourage all of you to keep fundraising for Women for Women International. We are always in need of more donations!

We want to recognize those who finished the run first in Colorado:

10K:

- First Place Male: Luke Crespin with a time of 36:02
- First Place Female: Ineke Mustovic with a time of 44:32

5K:

- First Place Male: Matt Divito with a time of 21:36
- First Place Female: Erin Galvin with a time of 23:41

Congratulations to you four and congratulations to all of our runners in the 2009 Run for Congo Women! Job well done!

Thanks again to the 161 runners who came out for the Run for Congo Women in Colorado, to those who raised and gave funds to this initiative, and to all  the other people who made this event possible!

Run for Congo Women Colorado Race Results 2009

10K
413   Luke Crespin – 36:02

414   Clark Fox – 39:57

230   Kent Dawson – 40:50

430   Ineke Mustovic – 44:32

244   Julia Olson – 46:28

3       Emily Ruppel – 47:55

402   Rachel Morr – 49:10

421   Pamela Zients – 52:10

406   Matt Hoffmann – 52:35

226   Carol Mehesy – 53:06

231   Brenda Reynolds – 53:33

205   Dana Dallavalle – 53:43

4       Casey Vargas – 54:06

408   Jolie Masterson – 54:12

108   Renee Botta – 54:26

103   Charles Coffey IV – 55:30

106   Steve Bachtelder – 55:33

238   Tracy Gano – 55:38

267   Elysse Andrews – 55:43

239   Tammy Crowley – 56:01

10     Ashley Buchard – 56:10

119   Cristina Tarezzo – 56:14

420   Carol Williams – 56:35

229   Erin Culver – 57:59

26     Samantha Crawford – 58:10

110   Jovita Buchard – 58:26

433   Ashley Hanna – 58:34

432   Caroline Ellis – 58:34

118   Sabrina Gooden – 58:54

269   Vicki Gerberich – 59:19

209   Maria LeMieux – 59:52

246   Tiffany Stephens – 1:00:03

18     Marcia Munoz – 1:00:29

121   Jane Johnson – 1:00:42

122   Jennifer Campbell – 1:00:42

213   Kimberly Steele – 1:00:43

117   Sienna Jensen – 1:00:57

31     Martha Beavers – 1:02:18

427   Amy Reichart – 1:02:56

429   Patsy Landavedi – 1:02:56

245   Erin Cummins – 1:03:34

204   Jennifer Callaway – 1:03:49

120   Kelli Stone – 1:04:01

210   Linda Youlios – 1:04:07

243   Theresa Campbell – 1:04:41

115   Dena Krenik – 1:04:41

218   Neena Jain – 1:05:17

17     Marla Brown – 1:05:17

109   Bridgette Binford – 1:05:26

415   Stephanie Miller – 1:05:43

416   Susanna Gonzales – 1:05:53

23     Tami McVay – 1:06:48

101   Laura Starkey – 1:07:23

102   Angelyn Sides – 1:07:23

227   Aimee Fenlon – 1:07:36

249   Rene Dunne – 1:08:03

250   Leigh Murphy – 1:08:03

426   Sabrina Dellibovi – 1:08:38

425   Christa Dellibovi – 1:08:38

405   Lisha Hofmann – 1:08:49

14     Margaret DeKoven – 1:11:59

253   Julie Turek – 1:12:12

105   David Baker – 1:12:59

104   Tiffany Baker – 1:12:59

234   Kelly Little – 1:14:45

263   Tr Berger – 1:17:49

264   Brandi O’Callaghan – 1:17:49

7       Laurie Schmaus – 1:19:00

257   Karlene Grange – 1:19:54

258   Alyssa Graves – 1:19:54

114   Johanna Bakken – 1:21:19

Run for Congo Women Colorado Race Results 2009

5K
21     Matt Divito – 21:36

206   Brent Lindenmayer – 22:43

222   Erin Galvin – 23:41

424   Craig Ewing – 23:56

403   Tiffany Stamts – 24:19

409   David Graham – 25:33

19     Lance Corrington – 25:42

219   Cinnamon Jones – 25:43

22     Joe Divito – 25:48

6       Jacqueline Dowd – 27:08

418   Kristi Disney – 27:38

220   Andrea Sandoval – 27:49

5       Erica Graham – 28:08

407   Susan Gereghty – 29:13

20     Jen Divito – 29:19

25     Melanie Stewart – 29:40

265   Maureen Ewing – 30:06

217   Lynn Hall – 30:39

419   Stephanie Aretz – 30:48

240   Casie Shorey – 30:51

203   Dia Gloster – 30:59

404   Nancy Parker – 31:09

225   Kimberly Nuttall – 31:17

228   Carolyn Sullivan – 31:41

216   Sharon King – 31:55

211   Debra Rousse – 32:09

401   Eliza Norris – 32:13

111   Sara Friessen – 32:34

112   Stacy Stephens – 32:44

8       Gayle Gordon – 32:55

201   Lynn Vaseleski – 33:02

438   Carol Umstead – 33:12

202   Jody Dickson – 33:30

436   Laura Olson – 33:30

412   Jenay Gifford – 34:46

251   Kim Novak – 34:51

434   Vanessa Kadima – 35:12

233   Cori Anton – 35:16

431   Laura McGee – 32:25

212   Lisa Livingstone – 35:32

241   Meaghan Whitney – 36:09

242   Adam Whitney – 36:11

24     Charles Stuart – 37:05

268   Keyle Lotz – 37:36

411   Kyle Holter – 37:42

410   Tanya Holter – 37:44

27     Alicia Medley – 38:11

252   Priscilla Fulmer – 38:12

221   Angela Chambliss – 38:17

30     Julie Ann Hoffmann – 38:47

9       Beverly Barber – 39:11

224   Megan Jones – 39:34

254   Sue Counterman – 39:37

274   Angie Blomquist – 40:19

116   Mary Stuart – 40:28

255   Ann Richmond – 40:50

236   Jeremy Hook – 40:59

235   Camille Hook – 41:03

237   Katie Abbot – 41:09

431   Laura McGee – 41:46 (repeated number)

107   Amanda Cyr – 42:15

266   Peter Andrews – 42:33

223   Tracy Esuibel – 42:49

247   Anna Clark – 46:41

16     Catherine Lees – 47:03

248   Jessica Lambreth – 47:15

435   Gyslaine Kadima – 49:43

207   Rachel Copeland – 54:10

208   Cheryl Colepand – 54:11

12     Kristin Goodwin – 54:18

11      Darla Beckley – 54:19

422   Debra Juarez – 57:09

423   Debbie Wolff – 57:21

28      Carolyn Pyle – 1:07:29

29      Claudia Phelps – 1:07:29

428    Denise Sullivan – 1:07:45

417   Sundara Kuhn – 1:07:45

214   Janis Schmidt – 1:08:05

215   Jane Gannon – 1:08:06

260   Travis Perez  – 1:25:09

261   Kelley Chandler – 1:25:09

259   Kathy Porter – 1:25:09

262   Maddie Chandler – 1:25:09

270   Amy DeleTerre – 1:29:35

271   Joseph DeleTerre – 1:29:35

272   Kate Eckhardt – 1:29:35

273   Deb McNamara – 1:29:35

Change Your Life. And Hers.

Join Women for Women International and stand up for women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo! Participate in a 2009 Run for Congo Women.

Run for Congo Women began with one woman’s determination to raise awareness about the dire situation in Congo and has become an international movement.

• More than 5.4 million people have died since 1998 in this conflict.
• Half of these deaths are children under the age of five.
• For women in Congo, brutal gang rape and torture are a daily reality.

Run for Congo Women in Tempe/Phoenix, AZ is your opportunity to support these women and children as they rebuild their lives.

Visit http://www.runforcongowomen.org/arizona to learn more and register today!

Tempe/Phoenix, AZ Run Details

Sunday, September 27^th

Kiwanis Park, Fire Circle Area 6111 South All-America Way Tempe, AZ

Registration begins onsite at 7 am; Event begins at 8 am

Registration is $20

5K Run or Walk

By signing up today, you will support Women for Women International’s program in Congo, in which women receive direct assistance, rights awareness and job skills training that make it possible for them to start their own micro-enterprises. You also allow them to provide for their family and to regain their role as an active member of their community.

When you join us, you help spread this message: Congolese lives matter. The lives of Congolese women are significant. The lives of Congolese children are precious. We are running to help.

Runners and women in our Congo program celebrate their new opportunities.

It’s time again for Run for Congo Women, an inspirational run, walk, or hike that supports Women for Women International’s work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In only a few years, it has blossomed into a global movement with a very simple message: Congolese lives matter. The lives of Congolese women are significant. The lives of Congolese children are precious. They have waited far too long. They are worth our effort. We are running to help.

To learn more about the Run for Congo Women, visit the official website at www.runforcongowomen.org or watch this video.

Run for Congo Women: Morrison, CO. 5K and 10K (Run/Walk)September 19, 2009. Run begins at 8 AM at Bear Creek Lake Park REGISTER TODAY!

Run for Congo Women: Portland, OR. 3 or 9 Mile Run/Walk Saturday, September 19, 2009. Run begins at 8:30 AM. Join us at Lower Macleay Park, NW 29th & Upshur, and show your support for Congolese women survivors of war                                          REGISTER TODAY!

Run for Congo Women, Tempe, AZ. 5k Run/Walk                  

Saturday, September 27, 2009. Run Begins at 8AM. Come run in Kiwanis Park and send a message of hope and support to Congolese Women! REGISTER TODAY!

 If you are unable to participate, please consider making a donation to our work in DR Congo.

Show your support by becoming a fan of Run for Congo Women’s Facebook Page.

Walk into to Angie’s Restaurant in Logan, Utah, and you see what you would expect to see in any small town restaurant: good food and good people. What makes Angie’s Restaurant remarkable is how that combination came together to help women survivors of war a world away in Afghanistan.

For Angie’s Restaurant owner, Saboor Fahely, Afghanistan is not a far-off world. For Saboor, Afghanistan is home. He moved to Logan 30 years ago as a college student to attend Utah State University. To support himself, he worked at Angie’s as a dishwasher and slowly moved up to positions as a cook and in management. Eventually, he bought the restaurant. Along the way he married and raised a family in the safe college town, thousands of miles away from the violence and intolerant rule of his homeland.

To express how thankful he is for his adopted home, Saboor opens the doors of Angie’s every year to provide free Thanksgiving dinners with all of the trimmings. The event draws about 1,000 people from all walks of life—families with children, senior citizens, single people with nowhere to go. But this isn’t just a community feast. It’s dinner with a purpose.

For 20 years, Angie’s Thanksgiving diners have not only enjoyed a traditional meal with their community, they have raised money each year for a featured charity by dropping a donation in the fishbowl placed on the counter. This year, Saboor chose Women for Women International as the featured charity.

Although Saboor lives a comfortable life in Utah, he hasn’t forgotten what the women of Afghanistan are living through. He chose Women for Women International because he wanted to give the women tools to start their own businesses and the opportunity to obtain emotional support and counseling.

“I still have family members living in Afghanistan and am keenly aware of the problems the people face there… I’ve lived here for 30 years. I’ll probably die here,” he said. “But a part of my heart and a part of my soul is still there. You can’t divorce yourself from where you’re born and raised.”

The money raised from the dinner will enable the enrollment of a number of women in Women for Women International’s program as well as support the microcredit program in Afghanistan. The event also raised awareness in the Logan, Utah, community about the plight of women in Afghanistan.