Blog Posts - Running the World for Children

Big News about Nikolas's New Campaign!

6/5/2015

Exciting news about Nikolas's Running the World for Children Stateside campaign. He is running a marathon in each U.S. state to provide the gift of sight to kids in need. He is raising money for Seva Foundation, an organization dedication to the prevention of blindness and preservation of eyesight. Seva’s eye care programs make a special effort to reach children, the most vulnerable members of our human community. Check out his updated website and donate today! www.nikrunstheworld.com. Go, Nikolas, go!!!

Nikolas to Receive a Presidential Award!

5/11/2015

Congratulations, Nikolas on being selected to receive a 2015 PCFSN Community Leadership Award! The award is given annually to individuals or organizations who improve the lives of others within their community by providing or enhancing opportunities to engage in sports, physical activities, fitness or nutrition-related programs.

RUN ON, BOSTON!

4/20/2015

Wishing everyone in Boston a spectacular experience today! Stay, safe, have fun, and RUN ON!!

Cosmo is ready to run!

4/7/2015

Nikolas is back from a busy and fun school break. The weather is warmer and his favorite little running buddy is ready to get back in the action!

GlobeChangers bootcamp!

3/7/2015

Nikolas is busy this weekend at the Jefferson Awards Foundation participating in their GlobeChangers boot camp. He's learning lots of great leadership skills, and ideas are developing for the next stage in his project to help kids in need! Stay tuned!

Go, Blanca, Go!

2/11/2015

Go, Blanca, go! Blanca Ramirez is headed to Antarctica to complete her 7th continent marathon which will give her the title of being the youngest girl to complete this goal! We wish you the very best of luck, Blanca!
Here are Nikolas's Tips for Antarctica:
1. Play with the Penguins
2. Bring chocolate to eat while running
3. Wear shorts for the run in case it is in the 30's
4. Use the tinkle tent, not your water bottle
5. Take lots of photos, you may not get back again
6. Run on the snow when you can
7. Beware of the Skua birds!
Check out this article on Blanca.
http://www.sgvtribune.com/sports/20150209/la-puente-girl-starts-final-two-marathons-in-her-bid-to-run-on-7-continents

Nikolas is a GlobeChanger!

1/29/2015

Nikolas is so excited and honored to become a Jefferson Awards Foundation GlobeChanger! He is looking forward to developing the next phase of his "BIG IDEA" as a GlobeChanger! Stay tuned, "You don't have to be big to make a difference!"

AN Honor Starting the Race!

1/24/2015

Nikolas had the honor of starting the kids' race today at the MMM with Trent Platt, a bone marrow recipient at age 1. He is now a healthy 8-year-old! A true miracle!

Stateside!

1/23/2015

Running the World for Children—Stateside! That’s right, Nikolas has begun his new project running a marathon in each of the 50 states. The next phase of his campaign is still in its developing stages, but he is continuing to run to help kids. On Sunday, he is running in the Miracle Match Marathon in Waco, Texas. It supports a cause that matches bone marrow donors with people who need transplants. Edward Toocheck, Nikolas’s grandfather, suffered from leukemia and was the recipient of a marrow transplant. Unfortunately, he died years before Nikolas ever had the chance to meet him. The race director of the MMM is kindly honoring Edward Toocheck’s memory by naming him as a “Mile Honoree.” The info is below if you would like to donate to the cause. Good luck, Nikolas!http://miraclematchmarathon.net/

Kids Doing Amazing Things for Good!

12/6/2014

Congratulations, Nikolas and the other kids featured in SKI changing the world for good! You're all amazing! Sports Illustrated Kids Magazine, December 2014 issue.