ABOUT JFTL MITZVAH PROJECT VR CAMPAIGN
Walk, run, ride at least 15 miles in one month and raise money and awareness for Holocaust education.
 
TAKE THE JOURNEY TO SUPPORT HOLOCAUST EDUCATION!
 
Mark Schonwetter along with his mother and younger sister walked 15 miles to escape their hometown in Poland to go to a ghetto where they thought they would be safer. We invite you to take the journey and walk (run or ride) in Mark’s footsteps. Raise money for Holocaust education while bringing awareness to this important topic. Support the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation (MSHEF) and help provide grants to schools enabling them to teach the lessons learned from the past and how they relate to today.
 
 
FITNESS GOAL
COMPLETED: 3,522 miles
TARGET: 15 miles
FUNDRAISING GOAL
RAISED: $ 21,712
TARGET: $ 25,000
HOW IT WORKS
Register for the campaign and set your fitness & fundraising targets.
Click here to set-up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Health Connect By Android, Misfit, Strava), or download our iOS or Android apps.
Share your story and raise funds & awareness.
Track workouts anywhere & anytime and complete goal.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
MARK SCHONWETTER HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Our Mission: To provide grants for educators to teach anti-hate initiatives, respect, and kindness to students nationwide through Holocaust education.
Our Vision: To inspire students to create a world where all people are treated equally and with kindness and respect.

Read more about the organization >>

HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
Please support my Mitzvah Project as I #TakeTheJourney and walk 15miles for Holocaust education!

Mark Schonwetter along with his mother and younger sister walked 15 miles to escape their hometown in Poland to go to a ghetto where they thought they would be safer.

I am raising money for Holocaust education while bringing awareness to this important topic. Please help me support the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation (MSHEF) and help provide grants to schools enabling them to teach the lessons learned from the past and how they relate to today.

How you can help a successful fundraising campaign will help us raise funds for our programs and allow us to reach more people and raise awareness about our core mission. You can help in the following three ways:

• Fundraise - Click the "Fundraise Now" button and set a fundraising goal. Next, invite your friends, family members, colleagues and others to donate on your individual page.

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• Share - Consider sharing our page link or your individual fundraising page with others. You can use the built-in sharing tools or simply copy the page URL and share it on social media, chat groups, emails etc.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Charity Footprints?

Charity Footprints is a social enterprise that connects fitness and charitable giving. We empower people just like you, to get fit & give back.

Our Virtual Races allow non-profits to challenge their patrons to run, walk or ride and raise funds just as they would in a fundraising walkathon. The best part - charities save over 45% in event and logistical costs. So, the dollars that you pay to register or fundraise, go farther.

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This campaign is free to participate in.

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How can I create my fundraising page?

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How will I track my distance?

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I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?

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Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?

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How do I change or switch my team?

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