In June 2019, Mike Galeski appeared on American Ninja Warrior to test his physical abilities and raise awareness about the importance of quality education around the world. Mike recently told us that “a basic education is fundamental…[and acts] as a spark to ignite a lifelong search for knowledge.” Mike and the Omaha community set a …
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In 2018, two close friends decided they would raise awareness about the importance of quality education and raise donations for Pencils of Promise by cycling from Berlin to Beijing. With true grit and unbreakable determination, Max Jabs and Nono Konopka were able to not only successfully reach Beijing, but they reached their original goal of …
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Runners from across the country and around the world participate and contribute to our mission, and for that we’re forever thankful.
Sophia, Owen and Marshall exemplify what campaigning for PoP is all about. It all started in 2015 when the trio of friends was in seventh grade. They had always valued their own education, so when they learned about PoP’s mission they immediately jumped on board to help children around the world gain access to quality …
Nelson Takle was first introduced to Pencils of Promise while listening to The GaryVee Audio Experience podcast by Gary Vaynerchuk and Addicted2Success by Joel Brown. Excited about PoP’s mission, he decided to help build a new school for community in Laos. Last month, Nelson reached his goal of raising $50,000 to support a PoP school, …
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Hiral Patadia is a business woman and philanthropist with origins from India, who has dedicated her holiday season to supporting Pencils of Promise. Hiral decided to get involved with PoP after she was teaching in a rural community near Bali, Indonesia. This experience inspired Hiral to deepen her impact and support education for more kids …
Lindy Tsang, popularly known as BubzBeauty to her countless fans, is a Youtube star known for her beauty tutorials and inspiring content. Since joining our PoP Family in 2015, Lindy and her BubzBeauty community have come together to support schools across Laos and Ghana. “So many of us take our education for granted,” Lindy shared. …
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Jessica Glazer is a NYC based entrepreneur and dedicated lifelong educator. She was first introduced to PoP through her closest friends and mentor, who had been involved with the organization for years. Soon after, Jessica further learned about our work abroad and knew she wanted to get involved. With a lifelong passion for teaching and …
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What does it take to be a Ninja Warrior? Just ask PoP club leader and American Ninja Warrior competitor Mike! Mike is on a mission to inspire change by raising awareness for Pencils of Promise on NBC’s notorious obstacle challenge. Mike’s efforts alongside his friend, Jason, have gotten our attention and earned them the title …
Max and Nono are biking across 20 countries to support Pencils of Promise students around the world. Recent college grads, the duo are cycling from Berlin to Beijing for Pencils of Promise. Max and Nono believe that borders shouldn’t define opportunity, and they are spreading this message through digital fundraising efforts where supporters can follow …
