<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>TEAN Fun Run Archives - TEAN</title> <atom:link href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tag/tean-fun-run/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://teanabroad.org/blog/tag/tean-fun-run/</link> <description>The Education Abroad Network</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:25:17 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cropped-TEAN_favicon1-32x32.png</url> <title>TEAN Fun Run Archives - TEAN</title> <link>http://teanabroad.org/blog/tag/tean-fun-run/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>TEAN’s Fun Run for a Cause 2019</title> <link>https://teanabroad.org/blog/teans-fun-run-for-a-cause-2019/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[TEAN]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:24:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[TEAN News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TEAN Fun Run]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://teanabroad.org/?p=17801</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Every year during the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference and Expo, TEAN organizes … <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/teans-fun-run-for-a-cause-2019/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/teans-fun-run-for-a-cause-2019/">TEAN’s Fun Run for a Cause 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year during the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference and Expo, TEAN organizes a Fun Run/Walk to get people moving and raise money for causes close to our heart.</p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17805" src="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Group-1-min.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="540" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Group-1-min.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Group-1-min-300x162.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Group-1-min-768x415.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Group-1-min-310x167.jpg 310w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <p>At the end of May we held the 9th annual TEAN Fun Run/Walk during the NAFSA Annual Conference in Washington D.C.</p> <p>Since kicking off the annual Fun Run in 2011, TEAN has donated more than $38,000 to various charities both within the U.S. and internationally in the countries we offer study abroad programs. This year, TEAN donated $5,000 to two amazing organizations: <a href="https://www.janstutoringhouse.org/">Jan’s Tutoring House</a> in Washington D.C and the <a href="https://christchurchfoundation.org.nz/news/new-fund-established-to-support-families">Christchurch Foundation</a> in New Zealand.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17808" src="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Running-min.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="639" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Running-min.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Running-min-300x192.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Running-min-768x491.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fun-Run-Running-min-310x198.jpg 310w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <p>A nonprofit organization, Jan’s Tutoring House specializes in providing enriching educational activities for inner city youth in Washington, D.C. youths through one-on-one mentoring in after-school and summer programs. Following the mosque shootings on March 15 in Christchurch, New Zealand, The Christchurch Foundation established the Our People, Our City Fund to help raise money to help the families and Muslim communities impacted by the tragic events. We’re proud to be able to support both of these organizations and look forward to organizing the run again next year.</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who participated in the TEAN Fun Run while in Washington D.C.!</p> <p>Check out more photos from the event posted on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/EducationAbroadNetwork/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156889746741208">TEAN Facebook page</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/teans-fun-run-for-a-cause-2019/">TEAN’s Fun Run for a Cause 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>8th Annual TEAN Fun Run Supports KOTO and be.Girl.world</title> <link>https://teanabroad.org/blog/8th-annual-tean-fun-run-supports-koto-and-be-girl-world/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[TEAN]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 20:17:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[TEAN News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choose Earth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TEAN Fun Run]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://teanabroad.org/?p=15408</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Last week was the 8th annual TEAN Fun Run/Walk during the NAFSA Annual Conference and … <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/8th-annual-tean-fun-run-supports-koto-and-be-girl-world/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/8th-annual-tean-fun-run-supports-koto-and-be-girl-world/">8th Annual TEAN Fun Run Supports KOTO and be.Girl.world</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week was the 8th annual TEAN Fun Run/Walk during the NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, which kicked off at the iconic steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (you might recognize them as the “Rocky Steps” from the 1976 film).</p> <figure id="attachment_15415" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15415" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-15415 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Rocky-Steps-min.jpg" alt="Group of people scattered in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art" width="1000" height="577" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Rocky-Steps-min.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Rocky-Steps-min-300x173.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Rocky-Steps-min-768x443.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Rocky-Steps-min-310x179.jpg 310w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15415" class="wp-caption-text">Ready to kick-off the 8th Annual TEAN Fun Run / Walk in Philadelphia</figcaption></figure> <p>Since launching the initial Fun Run, TEAN has donated more than $33,000 to various charities. This year, with the support of those who participated, TEAN was able to donate $5,000 to two amazing organizations: <a href="http://www.koto.com.au/about-koto">KOTO</a> from Vietnam and Philadelphia-based non-profit, <a href="http://www.begirlworld.com/">be.Girl.world</a>.</p> <figure id="attachment_15412" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15412" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-15412 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-min.jpg" alt="Group photo from the TEAN Fun Run event in Philadelphia " width="1000" height="627" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-min.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-min-300x188.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-min-768x482.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-min-310x194.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15412" class="wp-caption-text">TEAN Fun Run 2018 group in Philadelphia feeling pumped up!</figcaption></figure> <h3>KOTO</h3> <p>KOTO stands for Know One, Teach One. This social enterprise runs hospitality training programs in Hanoi, Vietnam for at-risk and disadvantaged youth, providing an opportunity to learn and thrive in their lives. Their purpose is to end the cycle of poverty by empowering and helping youth to forge a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. Our donation this year will cover the cost of tuition for one student to complete two years of the program. </p> <h3>be.Girl.world</h3> <p>beGirl.world (bGw) is an organization in Philadelphia that empowers teenage girls through global education and travel. According to their website, bGw challenges girls to think beyond their neighborhood, dream bigger than their city limits and create possibilities outside their country borders. Our donation this year will contribute to the experiences and travel for the 2017-2019 class of students as part of their 2-year program.</p> <figure id="attachment_15416" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15416" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-15416 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-1.jpg" alt="Five people wearing fun run t-shirts before the start of the event. " width="1000" height="685" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-1.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-1-768x526.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fun-Run-Group-1-310x212.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15416" class="wp-caption-text">Thank you to all our colleagues from the field who joined us for the Fun Run / Walk in Philadelphia</figcaption></figure> <p>TEAN made the donations on the behalf of everyone who participated at the event in Philadelphia. Our Chicago office kept up our own tradition and went for a local Fun Walk together in Chicago as well.</p> <figure id="attachment_15411" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15411" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-15411 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Chicago-Fun-Run-2018-min.jpg" alt="TEAN Chicago office standing outside next to the River " width="1000" height="776" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Chicago-Fun-Run-2018-min.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Chicago-Fun-Run-2018-min-300x233.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Chicago-Fun-Run-2018-min-768x596.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Chicago-Fun-Run-2018-min-310x241.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15411" class="wp-caption-text">The Chicago office out for a walk – Kora (our office dog) was excited to participate.</figcaption></figure> <p>In addition to the monetary donations, TEAN was also able to donate the furniture used at our NAFSA booth to Habitat for Humanity.</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who participated in the TEAN Fun Run and supported both of our awesome organizations this year – we enjoyed spending time with you in Philly!</p> <p>Check out more photos from the event posted on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/EducationAbroadNetwork/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156081023596208">TEAN Facebook page</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/8th-annual-tean-fun-run-supports-koto-and-be-girl-world/">8th Annual TEAN Fun Run Supports KOTO and be.Girl.world</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>7th TEAN Run Fun Supports Australian Charities</title> <link>https://teanabroad.org/blog/7th-tean-run-fun-supports-australian-charities/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[TEAN]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:50:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[TEAN News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choose Earth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TEAN Fun Run]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://teanabroad.org/?p=11718</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Last week was the 7th annual TEAN Fun Run/Walk at the NAFSA Annual Conference and … <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/7th-tean-run-fun-supports-australian-charities/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/7th-tean-run-fun-supports-australian-charities/">7th TEAN Run Fun Supports Australian Charities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week was the 7th annual TEAN Fun Run/Walk at the NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo in Los Angeles. Since launching the initial Fun Run, TEAN has donated more than $30,000 to various charities. This year, with the support of those who participated, TEAN was able to donate $3,000 to two charities: The Great Barrier Foundation and The Cathy Freeman Foundation.</p> <figure id="attachment_11757" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11757" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11757 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TEAN-Staff-Fun-Run-2017.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="715" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TEAN-Staff-Fun-Run-2017.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TEAN-Staff-Fun-Run-2017-300x215.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TEAN-Staff-Fun-Run-2017-768x549.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TEAN-Staff-Fun-Run-2017-310x222.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11757" class="wp-caption-text">TEAN Staff all smiles at the Fun Run – we love hosting this event every year!</figcaption></figure> <p><a href="https://www.barrierreef.org/">The Great Barrier Reef Foundation</a> is dedicated to preserving the Great Barrier Reef for future generations. The charity’s sole focus is protecting the Great Barrier Reef by raising funds for scientific research. According to their website, they also work closely with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to fund priority projects that help protect and restore the reef, and build its resilience in the face of major threats.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au/">The Cathy Freeman Foundation</a> was founded 10 years ago with the mission “To help Indigenous children experience their full potential in school, and beyond.” The foundation works with 1,600 Indigenous children and their families by partnering with four remote Indigenous communities. Their programs focus on improving school attendance, behavior and literacy.</p> <p>TEAN made a donation on the behalf of everyone who participated at the event in Los Angeles. Our Chicago office joined in on the fun and went for a local Fun Walk together around Chicago as well. In addition to the monetary donations, TEAN was also able to donate the furniture used at our NAFSA booth to Habitat for Humanity.</p> <figure id="attachment_11756" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11756" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11756 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chicago-Office-Fun-Run-2017.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="843" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chicago-Office-Fun-Run-2017.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chicago-Office-Fun-Run-2017-300x253.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chicago-Office-Fun-Run-2017-768x647.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chicago-Office-Fun-Run-2017-310x261.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11756" class="wp-caption-text">The Chicago Office on our Fun Walk in the city. This year’s stand-out shirt color was inspired by our founder Chris’ daughter who suggested we go with tie dye.</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you to everyone who participated in the TEAN Fun Run and supported both of our charities this year. We enjoyed spending time with you in LA. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A special shout-out to this year’s top three finishers:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Craig Harmelin, University of California – Merced<br /> </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eric Deschamps, Northern Arizona University</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tucker Hutchinson, Go Overseas</span></li> </ul> <p>Check out more photos from the event posted on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/EducationAbroadNetwork/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155127508406208">TEAN Facebook page</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/7th-tean-run-fun-supports-australian-charities/">7th TEAN Run Fun Supports Australian Charities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>We are Family: TEAN Fun Run Supports Denver Charity</title> <link>https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-family-tree/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[TEAN]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:00:29 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[TEAN News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choose Earth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TEAN Fun Run]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://teanabroad.org/?p=8021</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>It’s that time of year again, folks! Last week was the 6th annual TEAN Fun … <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-family-tree/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-family-tree/">We are Family: TEAN Fun Run Supports Denver Charity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure id="attachment_8042" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8042" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-8042 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/group.jpg" alt="group" width="1000" height="820" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/group.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/group-300x246.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/group-768x630.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/group-310x254.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8042" class="wp-caption-text">The 2016 Fun Run Group at NAFSA</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s that time of year again, folks! Last week was the 6th annual <a href="http://teanabroad.org/tag/tean-fun-run/">TEAN Fun Run/Walk</a> at NAFSA. Since the initial Fun Run, TEAN has donated more than $27,000 to various charities. This year, our selected charity for the event was Family Tree.</span></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-8031 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1807.jpg" alt="IMG_1807" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1807.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1807-300x225.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1807-768x576.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1807-640x480.jpg 640w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1807-310x233.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><br /> <a href="https://www.thefamilytree.org/">Family Tree</a> is a local Denver charity that provides services designed to empower and change the lives of victims of abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. Family Tree strives to “change how individuals, families and communities, see, respond to and overcome” these issues.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-8032 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1814.jpg" alt="IMG_1814" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1814.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1814-300x225.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1814-768x576.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1814-640x480.jpg 640w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1814-310x233.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">TEAN made a donation on the behalf of everyone who participated at the event in Denver. Our Chicago office joined in on the fun and went for a local Fun Walk together around the city as well. </span></p> <figure id="attachment_8034" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8034" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-8034 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4648.jpg" alt="IMG_4648" width="1000" height="1333" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4648.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4648-225x300.jpg 225w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4648-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4648-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4648-233x310.jpg 233w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8034" class="wp-caption-text">The TEAN Chicago Office on our Fun Walk</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the help of those who participated, TEAN was able to donate $5,000 to Family Tree. This charity has a special connection to TEAN, as Scott Shields, the CEO, is a childhood friend of our TEAN Founder and CEO, Chris Shepherd. Scott has mentioned before that fundraising for Family Tree is difficult, so TEAN is thrilled to be able to support this charity and their important work. </span></p> <figure id="attachment_8033" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8033" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-8033 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1826.jpg" alt="IMG_1826" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1826.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1826-300x225.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1826-768x576.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1826-640x480.jpg 640w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1826-310x233.jpg 310w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8033" class="wp-caption-text">TEAN Team at NAFSA</figcaption></figure> <p>In addition to the monetary donations, TEAN was also able to donate the furniture used at our NAFSA booth to Family Tree. Several of our partners and other international education organizations at NAFSA also contributed.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A special shout-out to this year’s top three finishers: </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">David Harrison, Macquarie University</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stuart Floyd, Bond University</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Morgan Clark, University of New South Wales</span></li> </ul> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-8035 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4671.jpg" alt="IMG_4671" width="1000" height="1333" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4671.jpg 1000w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4671-225x300.jpg 225w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4671-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4671-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4671-233x310.jpg 233w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you to everyone who participated in the TEAN Fun Run and supported Family Tree. We enjoyed spending time with you in Denver. There are photos from the event posted on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154069058876208.1073742038.49264991207&type=3&uploaded=24">TEAN Facebook page</a>.</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-family-tree/">We are Family: TEAN Fun Run Supports Denver Charity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>TEAN Fun Run Donations Support Nepal Earthquake Relief</title> <link>https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-nepal-earthquake-relief/</link> <comments>https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-nepal-earthquake-relief/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[TEAN]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2015 17:16:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[TEAN News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TEAN Fun Run]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/blog/?p=3501</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>This year marked a special anniversary for the annual TEAN Fun Walk / Run at … <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-nepal-earthquake-relief/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-nepal-earthquake-relief/">TEAN Fun Run Donations Support Nepal Earthquake Relief</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure id="attachment_3504" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3504" style="width: 620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Run-Run-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3504 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Run-Run-2015.jpg" alt="Run Run 2015" width="620" height="382" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Run-Run-2015.jpg 620w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Run-Run-2015-300x185.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3504" class="wp-caption-text">Run Walk / Run Group at NAFSA</figcaption></figure> <p>This year marked a special anniversary for the <a href="mailto:http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/TEAN-Fun-Run.html">annual TEAN Fun Walk / Run at NAFSA</a>. Not only was it our 5<sup>th</sup> anniversary for the event, but this is also our <a href="http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/20-for-20.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">20<sup>th</sup> anniversary</a> for The Education Abroad Network. This year our cause for the Fun Run was Nepal earthquake relief.</p> <p><span id="more-3501"></span></p> <p><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_3681.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3507" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_3681.jpg" alt="IMG_3681" width="620" height="465" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_3681.jpg 620w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_3681-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p> <p>TEAN made a donation on the behalf of each participant who came to the event in Boston. We also had our students across six locations participate in Fun Runs organized by our local staff. Our Chicago team even went for a local Fun Walk together around the city.</p> <figure id="attachment_3505" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3505" style="width: 620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Gold-Coast.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3505" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Gold-Coast.jpg" alt="Students on the Gold Coast, Australia taking part in a local Fun Run" width="620" height="465" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Gold-Coast.jpg 620w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Gold-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3505" class="wp-caption-text">Students on the Gold Coast, Australia taking part in a local Fun Run</figcaption></figure> <p>Everyone who participated helped us raise more than $7,850 for Nepal earthquake relief that will be donated to a grassroots charity where we know the donation will have a huge impact. We also received personal messages from several participants letting us know they made a donation.</p> <figure id="attachment_3509" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3509" style="width: 620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Auckland-Fun-Run.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3509 size-full" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Auckland-Fun-Run.jpeg" alt="Auckland Fun Run" width="620" height="465" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Auckland-Fun-Run.jpeg 620w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Auckland-Fun-Run-300x225.jpeg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3509" class="wp-caption-text">Students in Auckland ready for their local Fun Run</figcaption></figure> <p><a href="mailto:http://cetopnepal.strikingly.com/">Cranbrook Explorers & Travellers Overseas Partnerships</a>: Since 2001, CETOP has supported families, villages, schools and medical facilities in the Rasuwa District of Nepal. One of our former resident directors from Sydney is involved in this organization and has traveled there three times and has seen impact the charity has had. Currently, they are concentrating on building shelters to protect the villagers from the impending monsoon season.</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who participated and also donated. Please see more photos from all of the events on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153277909911208.1073741996.49264991207&type=3&uploaded=38" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TEAN Facebook page</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-nepal-earthquake-relief/">TEAN Fun Run Donations Support Nepal Earthquake Relief</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-fun-run-donations-support-nepal-earthquake-relief/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Fun Run Supports Thai Freedom House</title> <link>https://teanabroad.org/blog/fun-run-supports-thai-freedom-house/</link> <comments>https://teanabroad.org/blog/fun-run-supports-thai-freedom-house/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[TEAN]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2014 17:20:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[TEAN News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TEAN Fun Run]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/blog/?p=1892</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Our annual TEAN NAFSA Fun Run returned for the 4th time this year to champion a … <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/fun-run-supports-thai-freedom-house/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/fun-run-supports-thai-freedom-house/">Fun Run Supports Thai Freedom House</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure id="attachment_1893" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1893" style="width: 620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-PsBRL2M-L.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1893" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-PsBRL2M-L.jpg" alt="i-PsBRL2M-L" width="620" height="465" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-PsBRL2M-L.jpg 800w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-PsBRL2M-L-300x225.jpg 300w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-PsBRL2M-L-640x480.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1893" class="wp-caption-text">Fun Run Group at NAFSA.</figcaption></figure> <p>Our annual TEAN NAFSA Fun Run returned for the 4<sup>th</sup> time this year to champion a new cause, Thai Freedom House.</p> <p>TEAN made a donation on the behalf of each participant, plus the combined donations from participating conference delegates helped us raise more than $5,500 for this charity. This was an increase from last year and we hope to continue to grow it in years to come.</p> <p><span id="more-1892"></span></p> <p><a href="http://thaifreedomhouse.org/">Thai Freedom House</a> is an independent, non-profit, language and arts community-learning center in Northern Thailand. They are dedicated to assisting families and individuals who are refugees from Burma and members of minority groups in Thailand.</p> <figure id="attachment_1894" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1894" style="width: 620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-z7jJ6sK-XL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1894" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-z7jJ6sK-XL.jpg" alt="i-z7jJ6sK-XL" width="620" height="438" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-z7jJ6sK-XL.jpg 1024w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-z7jJ6sK-XL-300x212.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1894" class="wp-caption-text">TEAN students visiting the Thai Freedom House.</figcaption></figure> <p>This list below gives you an idea of how our donations can have an impact for this charity. While running the learning center requires a lot more than this, it provides a sample of how the donations help students.</p> <ul> <li>100USD a month will provide fresh soymilk, fruit and nuts to their young students everyday</li> <li>200USD a month will provide safe transportation to and from the learning center everyday for the students in a hired van.</li> <li>200USD a month will support the monthly utilities costs including internet for use in the classroom and office.</li> <li>250USD a month will provide basic school and office supplies for one 3 month term.</li> <li>300USD a month will support art and culture curriculum including occasional field trips and involvement in local/traditional art and culture activities.</li> <li>500USD a month will cover the rent expenses.</li> </ul> <p>With the money we donated, Thai Freedom House plans to help support a mother’s group to meet at the center. This is a new group and was in need of immediate funding. The donation will also help cover frames for glasses. The local Rotary Club is already covering the costs of eye checks and lenses. Our funds can help cover the glasses frames, so now the project will be complete. Lastly, the donation will be put toward daily operations and helping run Thai Feedom House.</p> <p>Thai Freedom House also has a cafe that helps supports the charity. We recently invited our <a href="http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/southeast-asia-summer-programs.html">TEAN Thailand Summer students</a> to lunch at the café. Lisa Nesser, the Director and Founder of the charity, spoke with the group about the organization’s mission.</p> <figure id="attachment_1895" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1895" style="width: 620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-37BqsjD-XL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1895" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-37BqsjD-XL.jpg" alt="i-37BqsjD-XL" width="620" height="369" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-37BqsjD-XL.jpg 1024w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-37BqsjD-XL-300x178.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1895" class="wp-caption-text">Lisa Nesser speaking to a group of visiting TEAN students.</figcaption></figure> <p>Corinne Alberts, international relations major, from Michigan State University is taking part in a TEAN summer internship at Thai Freedom House. Her role includes working in the office and helping out with day-to-day operations as well as teaching English two nights a week.</p> <figure id="attachment_1896" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1896" style="width: 620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-jspT4zQ-X2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1896" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-jspT4zQ-X2.jpg" alt="i-jspT4zQ-X2" width="620" height="414" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-jspT4zQ-X2.jpg 1280w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/i-jspT4zQ-X2-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1896" class="wp-caption-text">Corinne (middle) from Michicagn State University with Thai Freedom House staff during her internship.</figcaption></figure> <p>Thanks again to everyone who took part. Please see more photos from the Fun Run and Thai Freedom House on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152488749671208.1073741942.49264991207&type=1">TEAN Facebook page</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/fun-run-supports-thai-freedom-house/">Fun Run Supports Thai Freedom House</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://teanabroad.org/blog/fun-run-supports-thai-freedom-house/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Changing Lives… Run by Run: TEAN NAFSA Fun Run for Charity</title> <link>https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-nafsa-fun-run-st-louis/</link> <comments>https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-nafsa-fun-run-st-louis/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[TEAN]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:58:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[TEAN News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TEAN Fun Run]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/blog/?p=365</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The rain cleared, the sun came out (almost), and over 70 enthusiastic conference delegates ran … <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-nafsa-fun-run-st-louis/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-nafsa-fun-run-st-louis/">Changing Lives… Run by Run: TEAN NAFSA Fun Run for Charity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC020721.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-376" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC020721.jpg" alt="EAN Fun Run participants" width="620" height="420" srcset="https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC020721.jpg 620w, https://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC020721-300x203.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p> <p><strong>The rain cleared, the sun came out (almost), and over 70 enthusiastic conference delegates ran for a cause at the TEAN NAFSA 3<sup>rd</sup> Annual Fun Run / Walk in St Louis on May 28<sup>th</sup>, 2013.</strong> This year the run took a picturesque route around the park at the base of the iconic Gateway Arch, taking in views of the Mississippi River.<span id="more-4122"></span></p> <figure id="attachment_368" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-368" style="width: 620px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC02141.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-368" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC02141.jpg" alt="TEAN Fun Run winners - St Louis" width="620" height="415" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-368" class="wp-caption-text">Yes – It is a ‘fun’ run, but these are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners</figcaption></figure> <p>TEAN donates to charity on behalf of each participant, and this year the runners/walkers raised $4,050. These funds are being donated to <a title="Reigns of Life - South Bend - Facebook page" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Reins-of-Life-Therapeutic-horseback-riding/113791395316869" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reigns of Life</a>, which provides therapeutic horseback riding programs for children and adults with disabilities. Dorota Janik, Executive Director for Reigns of Life, South Bend and Michigan City thanked TEAN Fun Run participants in a letter received this week:</p> <p>“Reins of Life has offered therapeutic horseback riding classes for more than 30 years. Throughout the years we have been blessed with wonderful supporters and now you are part of our family. Without you, people with BIG HEARTS, we would not be so successful… Your contribution means a lot to our program. It could cover total care for two horses for the year, hay for 5 horses for a year, or most of the vaccines. Your generous contribution could also be applied towards our scholarship fund. This would cover approximately 3-5 students, depending on the lesson type (private, semi-private, or group). It will also cover the electricity bill for the year for our South Bend facility. So as you can see that is a huge help.”</p> <p>Since the inaugural TEAN Fun Run at the NAFSA conference in Vancouver, TEAN has raised over $10,000 for various charities, including the run/walk conducted in difficult (extremely hot) conditions in Houston in 2012.</p> <p>This year each participant received a free TEAN fun run, ‘Changing lives… Run by Run’ t-shirt, and water bottle. See more Fun Run / Walk photos on the <a title="TEAN Facebook page" href="https://www.facebook.com/EducationAbroadNetwork">TEAN Facebook page</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC02124.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-367" src="http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC02124.jpg" alt="TEAN St Louis Fun Run t-shirt" width="620" height="415" /></a></p> <p>TEAN also supported these other worthy causes during the NAFSA Conference this year:</p> <ul> <li>TEAN NAFSA Exhibition booth furniture was purchased new in St. Louis and donated to a local St. Louis based charity – <a title="American Scores" href="http://www.americascores.org/affiliates/st-louis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">America Scores </a>– at the end of the NAFSA conference.</li> <li>TEAN was a proud sponsor of the fabulous Rainbow SIG reception during NAFSA</li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-nafsa-fun-run-st-louis/">Changing Lives… Run by Run: TEAN NAFSA Fun Run for Charity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://teanabroad.org">TEAN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://teanabroad.org/blog/tean-nafsa-fun-run-st-louis/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>