He ran and ran with us, waving and smiling and radiating endless joy. His video has now given joy to thousands of others, world wide.

Thanks to our connections with local organizations, we were able to find the boy! He is 7 years old, and his name is Akagwanaho Laban. His mother is single and is doing her best to raise 7 children. We want to help our "little runner" first but then also his siblings.

Any donation will make a difference! Read below for more information on this donation platform.

You can view the video again via this link, or by scrolling to the end of this page.

Thank you

Jon Sachs
Koen Van Rompay (founder, Sahaya International)

Please note: All donations are tax-deductible in the U.S.A., according to standard IRS regulations, as Sahaya International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Sahaya International uses the Givebutter platform to ensure data security. There are, of course, fees for credit card usage that we bear, and we appreciate any coverage of those fees. Additionally, there is an opportunity to leave a tip for the donation platform, but there is no obligation (you can set that tip to zero). As Sahaya International is 100% volunteer-based, all funds received will be transferred to the school program.

If you prefer to make a donation by check, please make your check payable to "Sahaya International", with note "Little Runner"; please add a note with your email address so we can e-mail you a tax receipt. Mail your check to:
Sahaya International
1504 Portola Street
Davis, CA 95616

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