* In January 2010, nine Navajo boys joined a newly formed Boy Scout Troop and quickly learned the importance of teamwork, determination, and overcoming fears as they completed a challenging ropes course. * In March, 9-year-old Derrick and his 12-year-old brother Patrick learned how to create a video honoring their grandmother in a three-day “digital storytelling” workshop. For these – and the other young Native Americans who participated – … [Read more...] about 2010 Thanksgiving Message from Eve’s Fund
ThinkFirst Navajo Team Raises More Than $3,000 for Injury Prevention
On 10-10-10, more than 38,000 runners participated in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. We were proud to have three runners representing ThinkFirst Navajo, and even more proud to say that all three members of the team finished the race. Echohawk Lefthand, Christina Zubieta, and Matti Dodson all completed the 26.2-mile course, and together they raised more than $3,200 for ThinkFirst Navajo’s injury prevention programs. Read more... … [Read more...] about ThinkFirst Navajo Team Raises More Than $3,000 for Injury Prevention
ThinkFirst Navajo Team Raises More Than $3,000 for Injury Prevention
ThinkFirst Navajo Team: Echohawk Lefthand, Matti Dodson & Christa Zubieta On 10-10-10, more than 38,000 runners participated in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. We were proud to have three runners representing ThinkFirst Navajo, and even more proud to say that all three members of the team finished the race. Echohawk Lefthand, Christina Zubieta, and Matti Dodson all completed the 26.2-mile course, and together they raised more than $3,200 for ThinkFirst Navajo’s injury prevention … [Read more...] about ThinkFirst Navajo Team Raises More Than $3,000 for Injury Prevention
The 2010 Chicago Marathon: Running for Eve’s Fund…Running to prevent injuries…Running to save lives
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." ~Juma Ikangaa, 1989 NYC Marathon winner Matti Dodson's ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention 2010 Chicago Marathon shirt 10-10-10 is the upcoming date for the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Eve's Fund will have three Navajo runners participating to raise funds for our ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program. Matti Dodson, Echohawk Lefthand and Christina Zubieta have been preparing for months for the challenge … [Read more...] about The 2010 Chicago Marathon: Running for Eve’s Fund…Running to prevent injuries…Running to save lives
Day Camp Inspires Navajo Girls: Silly Games & Talk Circles Instill Confidence & Healthy Relationships
In the last week of July 2010, Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives and Girls Leadership Institute put on a day camp for about 20 young Navajo girls at Red Mesa School near the Four Corners. GLI, an organization based in Berkeley, California, has for ten years awakened thousands of girls to a life of emotional intelligence, positive self-expression, and healthy relationships. Read more... … [Read more...] about Day Camp Inspires Navajo Girls: Silly Games & Talk Circles Instill Confidence & Healthy Relationships
