Rural Northern IL 5 o'clock news be like:

"This baby giraffe was born in December in New Jersey. Look how cute it is. What is the temperature where giraffes live?""I don't really know. I'm not a giraffe expert.""But look how cute it is."

Ready to hit the pavement? Here’s how you can donate:

Venmo: @bookbosserin - last 4 are 2017
PayPal: imalibraryerin@gmail.com
Zelle: 217-201-2017
Credit Card via Square:

square.link/u/YAuIL4GT

In honor of the 13.1 miles, I’m asking for $13 donations to provide books for the children CASA serves. Each $13 donation sponsors $20 worth of books, and I’ll add your name to my race gear so we can run toward literacy together.

In a few weeks, I’m running my first half-marathon, and I’d love for you to join me... through supporting CASA of Los Angeles. (What, did you think I was asking you to run it? Lol.) CASA is an organization that advocates for children in welfare, foster care, and the juvenile justice system.

Having one of those "this seemed easier in my head" craft project moments.