Bio

Most of you know me, but for those who don’t: 

Hi my name is Jono Becker.  My wife Christy and I have three children Marlee July 11, Mia Sunshine 6, and Kade Rocket 2. I work for QuikTrip, attend Oklahoma Wesleyan University, and my passions are people,  running with all the new adventures life brings, and making this world a better place.

          In 2008, my father Lynn Becker, my brother Justin Becker and several others including Derk Madden and Kelley Compton made an evangelism trip to Uganda.   They saw the devastation that AIDS and the LRA had left on the people of Uganda especially the children.  After hearing these stories and seeing the pictures, one thought continued to haunt me.  What if Marlee, at that time 7, and Mia 2 where left on the streets to take care of themselves?  Who would have enough compassion to care for them?   Lynn, Justin, Dirk, and Kelley had already started the process to make a difference for these Ugandan children by creating Project Hope Worldwide and an orphanage Calo Me Lare.  Our family decided to get involved and sponsor a young 5 year old girl named Mercy.  

          As my passion to help these children in Uganda has grown, it has evolved into the need to make a positive impact on the world.  So over the next year not only will we be raising money to build a school for the children of Calo Me Lare, but we will be exploring ways to make a difference in ourselves and our world. 

          The Run to Uganda blog will be tracking the progress of the orphans and our fundraising efforts, but also will explore ways to:

(1)  Make a difference in people’s lives through generosity and caring

(2)  Make an impact on our own health through diet and exercise

(3)  Minimize our impact on the environment through recycling and minimalism

(4)  Enjoy life more through love and laughter

So if you are looking for a positive change in your life while making a positive change in your world, follow us on our journey to do same.