Join Team Crazy Love Africa in the Colfax Marathon!
We are excited to announce that Crazy Love Africa is an official Charity Sponsor for The Denver Colfax Marathon for the 2nd year!
Join Team Crazy Love Africa for the 2025 Colfax 5K on Saturday, May 17th-or- 10K, Relay, 1/2 and 26.2 on May 18th. Prices increase on January 29th so register soon!
If you previously joined Crazy Love Africa for the CrazyLegs 5K, now is your chance to support us in what is one of most exciting events in Denver! The Colfax Marathon will have over 21,000 runners! Will you join us? Let’s run, get fit, have fun, and raise funds & awareness for Crazy Love Africa! But, you don’t have to run a marathon if that’s not for you...join us on Saturday for the Colfax 5K - you can RUN or WALK and support Crazy Love Africa while you are getting fit! Enter the 5K or race of your choice. 100% of the money we raise goes to the Crazy Love Africa in Ft. Portal, Uganda. Stay for a fun post-race festival with great entertainment.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
1. Register - Pick Crazy Love Africa as your charity on the dropdown during registration. Early Bird prices end January 29th. www.runcolfax.org
2. Already registered? You can edit your registration to choose us as your favorite charity.
3. Have FUN!
Crazy Love Africa 2025 Youth Ambassador Trip
Embark on a life-changing adventure with us this July as we journey to the stunning landscapes of western Uganda, specially designed for high school and young adult youth. This is not just a trip; it's an extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Ugandan culture, connect deeply with resilient sisters and their families, and contribute meaningfully to the community through service. Together, we will create lasting positive change through Crazy Love Africa's mission, making this journey a truly enriching experience for all.
Dates: July 18th - 29th, 2025
Experience Uganda
During our 2025 Youth Ambassador trip we will be doing home visits with our Crazy Love Africa families, visiting Manna Rescue Home (an orphanage for children), doing a hands-on project at our new Community Center, and a peer-to-peer visit day. On the peer-to-peer visit day two Ambassador Youth will be matched with one of the families we work with. You will spend the day learning about Ugandan culture through a Ugandan youth in their village. Our final day we will gather to have a big celebration with our sisters and their children. Expect this day to be full of amazing food, cultural dancing, drama, and fun! On our free day we will going to Queen Elizabeth National Park together to experience a Ugandan safari! This safari will include a boat ride. We will also be shopping at local markets and taking a hike to Crater Lake during the week.
$3,500 paid to Crazy Love Africa. This cost will cover:
- Round-Trip Flights
- Transportation costs in Uganda.
- Lodging while in Uganda.
- Group meals. Most of our meals will be prepared by our fabulous Ugandan cook, Florence.
- Safari Costs: Transportation on Safari and entry fees.
- A $1,000 deposit due March 1st to secure your spot. Payment plan can be setup each month. The last payment due on July 1st.
- CLA can help with fundraising.
Information Meeting:
Sunday, January 26th at 4PM MT on Zoom.
Please RSVP if you can attend. Important meeting for all your questions to be answered.
RSVP for the January 26th meeting at: crazyloveafrica@gmail.com
Find the CLA Youth Ambassador Application HERE
Making a difference
When you shop our Crazy Love Africa Fair-Trade Artisan goods, you empower women to break the cycle of poverty and transform their communities. You are creating job opportunities for single mothers to move from surviving to thriving as well as education for their entire family. We are making fashion and design a FORCE for GOOD!