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Journey for the Living

Walk, run, ride at least 15 miles during the month of May and raise money and awareness for Holocaust education

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Journey For The Living

The money raised here directly supports Holocaust Education Grants for teachers nationwide – providing learning materials, supporting field trips and programming, and bringing Holocaust survivor speakers into schools and classrooms. Through Holocaust education, we teach students about the dangers of hate and inspire them to create a better, brighter future.

About the Journey For The Living

Journey For The Living (JFTL) is a national fitness challenge that raises money and builds awareness for Holocaust education.

Walk, run, or ride at least 15 miles in one month to represent the journey that Mark Schonwetter (a Holocaust survivor) walked in one night, along with his sister and mother, to escape the Nazis.

Distance Options

  • Journey (15 Miles/month)

  • Warrior (15 Miles/week)

  • Champion (15 miles/day)

How it works

  1. Click "Register" at the top of the page. Fundraise on your own, create a team or join an existing team

  2. From May 1st to May 31st, estimate how many miles you’ll be adventuring. Activities could include hiking, running, walking, or riding! We welcome you to join in for one day or as many days as you desire! Whether it's 15, 150, or 1,500 miles, there's no amount too large or small!

  3. Reach out to friends, family, and colleagues to support your efforts by donating to you or your team! They can make a pledge per mile, or donate a flat amount to support your efforts.

  4. Log your miles to your fundraising page anytime during May.

  5. Keep an eye on the leaderboards to see how your friends and competitors are doing throughout the course of the challenge!

Every Dollar Makes a Difference

$100 brings 5 books into a classroom

$100

Donations

We are excited to announce our 2025 prize levels:

  1. Participant that raises the most amount of money in May will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card

  2. Participant that walks the most amount of miles in May will get a $50 Amazon Gift Card

  3. School team that walks the most amount of miles will get an ice cream party