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The 23rd Annual Run was held April 14, 2024 View PHOTOS!

2024 Makumbi Mission Funding Needs

Makumbi School Children

Makumbi School Children

  • Tuition expenses
  • Most children attend St. Lazarus Primary and Visitation High School
    • Excellent students can apply to Monte Casino boarding school, $3,000/year
    • Graduates can apply to Midlands State University, $3,000/year
  • Completion of new classroom block at Visitation High School, $12,000
  • Ongoing maintenance at the school
  • Refurbishment of furniture and equipment in residences

See more Projects information

Project 2023: Minivan delivered to Makumbi in honor of SLF Founder, Ellen Clark

Makumbi receives Minivan

Makumbi minivan delivered

The Run for Zimbabwe Orphans and Fair.  This family event has been held each spring for over 20 years at  benefiting the Makumbi Children’s Home in Zimbabwe. We continue to raise funds online and with the Run in partnership with St. Francis High School, Mountain View, CA. The Run is now held at St. Francis High School, 1885 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View.

See Art Fair information

Zim Run Schedule

  • Adaptive, 100 meters race Co-Ed 2:50 pm
  • Preschool, 200 meters Girls 3:00 pm / Boys 3:05 pm
  • Kindergarten-TK 400 meters Girls 3:10 pm / Boys 3:17 pm
  • 1st & 2nd Grade, 800 meters Girls 3:25 pm / Boys 3:35 pm
  • 3rd & 4th Grade, 1 mile Girls 3:45 pm / Boys 4:00 pm
  • 5th & 6th Grade, 1 mile Girls 4:15 pm / Boys 4:25 pm
  • 7th & 8th Grade, 1 mile Girls 4:35 pm / Boys 4:45 pm
  • High school and post high school runners, 1 mile 4:55 pm
  • All runners will receive a finisher ribbon. Top finishers will receive special awards.

 

 

Zim Projects

Zim Projects

Each year a project is the focus of ZIM RUN fundraising. Your generosity has helped with building projects, pest control and housing for orphans.

Learn more about Zim Projects

Art Contest and Fair Photos

Art Contest and Fair Photos

Art, Music, Food from Zimbabwe and African Games. Artists from Grades pre-school to Grade 8 entered our African Art Contests.

The African Art Contest is dedicated to the Memory of Dr. Hardy Jones.

Learn more about the Fair

 

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