Sep 09 2009
Tellman Knudson, Run Tellman Run | Internet Marketer Gives Back
Run Tellman Run
This is a special SHOUT OUT for a remarkable Internet Marketer and Friend of RetireAt21.com – Tellman Knudson
Some of you may remember, Tellman did an Interview and video for Retireat21.com a little while back which you can find at: Tellman Knudson Interview
Anyway, today — the 9th Day of the 9th Month, 2009 Tellman is about to do a run right across America – BAREFOOT — with the aim of raising 100 million dollars to irradicate Teenage Homelessness in the name of Sir Richard Bransons Charity – Virgin Unite!
Below is a video of Sir Richard Branson and Tellman Knudson in Necker Island discussing the trip:
Check out Tellman’s website for the Run at Run Tellman Run
And of course, I encourage you to Donate – small amounts, large amounts — all gratefully received for this worthwhile cause. As a Young Entrepreneur I am especially motivated to help the Teenage Homeless — indeed my experience is that many of these teenage homeless are entrepreneurs or wannabe entrepreneurs and that is just one of the reasons I shall be Donating today.
Here are some facts about Teenage Homelessness in the USA
* The current economic crisis has brought a new level of urgency to the issue of youth homelessness.
* Recent reports suggest an alarming rise in numbers with estimates of over 2 million homeless youth in the United States annually and a 25% increase in students identified as homeless (National Alliance to End Youth Homelessness, 2009; Duffield & Lovell, 2008).
* Although the prevalence of youth homelessness is difficult to measure, researchers estimate that about 5 to 7.7 percent of youth experience homelessness each year.
* 1 out of every 3 homeless people are under the age of 18.
* The majority of homeless and runaway youth are between the ages of 15 and 17, however three out of 100 runaways are under the age of 10, and 11 out of 100 are between the ages of 11 and 13.
For a more up to-date video check out this feature from ABC TV
You know when I see what Tellman is doing and people like Sir Richard Branson are doing I am incredibly moved. It inspires me to do more to help others and make this world a better place for all.
Right now I am considering some options on how I can personally become more involved in charity and giving back and I would love to hear from you if you supported Tellman Knudson on his run OR if you have any ideas for how we as Young Entrepreneurs can help the disadvantaged.
very best wishes
Michael
from Making Money Online With Young Entrepreneur Michael Dunlop
Hey Michael, Jeff here, and just read your post, I am right with you on all that, I have been following Tellman for about 3 years now and he is indeed an inspirational character
Yesterday, I wrote the guys on RunTellmanRun and suggested that they create a merger of the donate now button with the RunTellmanRun logo, with a video of Tellman stating what he is up to and why people should donate. Then have all that, so those who are interested, that have websites, can embed this on any site they have to help the cause, I hope they consider it, as a way to raise awareness of Tellman”s cross country crusade?
Like you I am wracking my brain to come up with ideas to contribute to Tellmans amazing goal and I will definitely be contributing.
Anyway great post and just making people aware is great! Twitter/Facebook etc.
Maybe we could add a side challenge of some sort/just a thought
Jeff “thethrash” Thrasher