People tend to say that "Children are our future".    

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Detroit's children and youth are that... and so much more.  

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These 26.2 miles are aimed at supporting two things efforts: 

1) Increasing awareness of, and contributions to, members of Detroit's after school community; and

2) In partnership with the Fatima Plater Scholarship, raise funds for aspiring and current College of Education students at Wayne State University and Western Michigan University; 

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While awareness builds knowledge, action leaves a legacy. 

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Every stride of this 26.2 mile marathon is a small step aimed at growing Detroit's awareness of the organizations whose missions are tied to improving the outcomes for Detroit's children and youth through after-school and summer programs.  

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Discover the organizations on this initial list of Team Kids Detroit. 

Donate time or dollars to support the work that speaks to you (When you do, use #teamkids313). 

Contribute to the Fatima Plater Scholarship to support aspiring College of Education students as they complete their studies.  This will enable the next generation of teachers for our students. 

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              All Fatima Plater Scholarship donations can be made to the             Metro Riverfront Optimist Club Zelle account using lybb_1999@yahoo.com or 313-570-6046.

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Together Everyone Achieves More for Detroit's children and youth. 

Join #teamkids313 as we strive to expand the number of high quality opportunities available that positively impact the our kids... now and into their future.