When Stanwich School science teacher Shuan Fletcher traveled to Rwanda in the summer of 2008 he was on a quest — he was searching for a community with needs that Stanwich could support on a long-term basis. And he found what he was looking for in Cyabatanzi, a rural Rwandan community.
Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Stanwich community for “Project Blessing,” a freshwater well was dug, and a $15,000 kindergarten was constructed. But there is more work to be done.
Each year, Stanwich’s Grade 9 students spearhead a fundraiser that involves the community-at-large. This month, Stanwich’s Grade 9 class is hosting, Rwanda Run. The 5K/1K run will take place on Sunday, April 22 at Greenwich Point. The event, which is open to the public, will begin with a blessing at 8:00am. Registration is available online at www.projectblessing.org
