Welcome Mike and Megan!

We first met Mike and Megan in the Spring of 2008 with the first CPC team to come work alongside of us in the Dominican Republic. We have been blessed by a friendship with them and now are excited that they will be running with us on our "I Run for His Glory" team! Mike and Megan are running the Golden Gate Headlands Half Marathon to support our work! If you would like to sponsor Mike and Megan on their race to benefit our work in the DR click here!

Calico Half Marathon- January 8, 2011

Running a half marathon was incredible. It was both exhilarating and challenging.  We had so many obstacles during our training including my foot injury that really it wasn't until 2 days before the race that I decided to run it. I am so glad I did.

We run for His glory. We run to tell the stories of those who cannot. We run because He first loved us. We run to inspire others to be a part of something bigger than themselves.

I could give a mile by mile playback, but really the only thing that matters is that God was glorified! Each mile we clung to Him to bring us through the completion of the race, and I couldn't help but wonder why I don't live everyday that way.

It was a very spiritual time for me and I learned a lot from the experience.

We are so grateful for the love and support we received for our race. In total, we received close to $1000 for the race and Sheila's race in December raised around $500.

We plan on continuing to run for His glory and invite you to join us. You can join our running team and help us raise funds or sponsor us financially.

Please continue to pray for us and the ministry we are a part of!

Much peace,
Alan and Jackie

Here are a few race day pics!

Jackie at about Mile 8

Alan heading up to Mile 8

Alan about to cross the finish line

Jackie coming to the finish line

After the race, barely standing!!

With our good friend Valarie, fellow team-mate and photographer! (Thanks Val!)

Recruiting for the Kentucky Derby Marathon and Mini Marathon!

We have started recruiting for our next race in Louisville, KY! Jackie and Mark Brockman are running on a relay team that will be raising funds for the Perez's mission work in the Dominican Republic and Haiti through G.O. Ministries.

Considering joining our relay team, sponsoring our team, or running the half or full marathon on our behalf!

Email Jackie at: jackie (dot) perez (at) go (dash) ministries (dot) org.

Welcome Tara Young!

Tara just recently joined the "I Run For His Glory" Running Team! Welcome Tara! We are excited to partner with you in reaching people through running and expanding His Kingdom in the United States, Dominican Republic and Haiti!

Tara will be running the half marathon in Huntington Beach on February 6! G.O. Tara!

Welcome Mark Brockman!!

We have a new runner that has joined our team. Welcome Mark Brockman. I (Jackie) met Mark and his wife Judy when I came down on a short-term trip to the DR & Haiti and worked alongside of his team from Crestwood Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. We share so many wonderful memories of serving together the people in Santa Lucia.

When I flew to KY to interview with Brook Brotzman, President of G.O. it was the end of November and Mark and Judy took me to a local fish restaurant and to an event called "Light Up LaGrange, KY."

At that little fish place I heard for the first time Mark's story about how he began to run with Second Chance Racing. and I was inspired! He gave me hope that I could run too!

When I finally got out there and started running Mark and I kept talking about running together and finally last year when their team came to the DR we hit the streets of Santiago together... Now he is committing to Run For His Glory!

We will be running the KY Derby Marathon as a relay team!

"I love to run because God has given me the opportunity. Eight years ago, I had a heart attack. God chose to spare my life and I know He has a purpose for me in serving Him. He allows me to run and it has given me not only a healthier lifestyle, but great chances to share the Good News along the way. Running is a great sport because it doesn’t take much talent. You just put one foot in front of the other. I can handle that. :) When I am training, I get to observe God’s creation in the outdoors and have time to take advantage of one-on-one time with my Holy Father. Being able to complete endurance events like marathons and duathalons is a real gift. I don’t take it for granted." -Mark Brockman

BE THE NEXT TO JOIN OUR TEAM! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

I Run For HIS Glory- First race tomorrow

Tomorrow is the big day! Our team has 2 runners running in the Las Vegas Rock and Roll Mini Marathon, raising support for our ministry in the Dominican Republic!

Shannon Ritter will be running along with Sheila Van Son (my mom, who I am super super proud of for running!!)

Please pray for them for strength to run the race and for no injuries for them!! We are so thankful for your support and to be able to use these passions to bring Glory to Him!

Dios les Bendiga!!


If you are interested in sponsoring their run (all proceeds are tax-deductible and will go towards the ministry Alan and I are a part of in the DR/Haiti) please click here!

Our shirts have arrived!

We are so excited that our shirts are here! First race is this weekend! Sheila Van Son and Shannon Ritter will be running the Las Vegas Rock and Roll Half Marathon down the LV Strip. Alan and I will not be able to run this race as some unforseen events are not allowing us to leave the DR until Tuesday of next week, however, we will be running the Calico Half Marathon at Lake Mead on Jan 8 along with Valarie Nardone!

Be the next person to join our team!