The Mosaic Great Wall Challenge

MAKE A GIFT IN HONOR OF RAUL SALDIVAR AND THE MOSAIC GREAT WALL CHALLENGE


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Saldivar’s goal through "Climb for Kids" in 2007 was to raise $19,430, one dollar for each foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s height he climbed. His efforts surpassed that goal, and the total raised exceeded $20,000.
Be a Part of Something Great

Raul Saldivar has never been one to step away from a challenge.

Whether at Mosaic, where he started his career at age 16 as a Direct Support Professional, or in his personal challenges -- including completing three marathons and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro -- Saldivar has always given it his all.

Now he is asking you to give in support of the Mosaic Great Wall Challenge.


Listen and watch as Raul describes his adventure.


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The Great Wall Marathon®, held annually since 2000, is the ideal way to combine an unusual running event with exploring one of the world’s most astonishing sights.

He has now taken on the challenge of running a marathon atop the Great Wall of China.

On May 16, 2009 Saldivar ran 26.2 miles on the 5,164 steps of the Great Wall in Tianjin Province, China as part of the Great Wall Marathon®. His goal was not only to finish this unique marathon, but more importantly, to raise funds for Mosaic through pledges obtained from loyal supporters, such as you. So far Raul has raised over $8,500.

The challenge to you is simple.

Mosaic asks you to be a part of Saldivar's journey by designating a gift in honor of Raul Saldivar and the Mosaic Great Wall Challenge. The assistance provided by Mosaic, through the generous and faithful support of caring individuals like you, allows individuals with disabilities to face the challenges of their dreams and goals, and turn them into realities.

Please consider providing a generous gift to help us open doors to extraordinary lives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Make A Gift Now



 

Timeline

  • 1368 -- 1644 The current Great Wall of China is built during the Ming Dynasty.
  • 1913 With incredible faith and $54 raised from people who gave $1 each, The Rev. K. G. William Dahl founds the Bethphage Inner Mission Association in Axtell, Nebraska.
  • 1925 In the library of the vacant Martin Luther Academy in Sterling, Nebraska, Martin Luther Home is founded as a school for children with developmental and physical disabilities.
  • 1970s -- 1980s With the introduction of community-based programs for people with developmental disabilities, Bethphage and Martin Luther Homes grow into national ministries.
  • 1973 Raul Saldivar, 16, begins work at Bethphage Village in Axtell, Neb. as a Direct Support Professional.
  • 1981 Saldivar becomes Program Coordinator of the Holdrege, Neb. community-based program.
  • 1983 Saldivar becomes Executive Director of the Holdrege, Neb. agency.
  • 1985 Saldivar begins work at the National Office as Operations Assistant.
  • 1986 Saldivar helps start program in Ellsworth, Kan. and assists expansion in Texas.
  • 1986 The Bethphage National Office and Saldivar relocate to Omaha, Neb.
  • 1990 Saldivar becomes Vice President of Human Resources at Bethphage.
  • 1993 Martin Luther Homes moves its headquarters to Lincoln, Neb.
  • 2001 Saldivar named Senior Vice President of Human Resources of Bethphage.
  • 2002 Bethphage, along with IMPACT alliance partners, begins work with Motivation Romania to bring children with disabilities out of state-run institutions into community-based homes.
  • 2003 Saldivar runs inaugural Des Moines, Iowa Marathon, his first marathon.
  • 2003 Building on common strengths and shared roots, Bethphage and Martin Luther Homes consolidate to form Mosaic.
  • 2004 Saldivar runs his first 10K under 50 minutes in the Omaha Corporate Cup.
  • 2006 Mosaic becomes the first organization to receive a Network Certification in Basic Assurances® from The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL).
  • 2006 Saldivar becomes Senior VP of HR and Chief Integrity Officer and is awarded the designation of Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) through the Council on Ethical Organizations.
  • 2006 Saldivar runs his third marathon in Twin Cities, Minn. and competes in the 60-mile Dances with Dirt relay race in Hell, Mich.
  • 2007 Saldivar takes on the challenge to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and raises funds for children with disabilities in Romania. The Climb for Kids campaign raises $20,000.
  • 2007 Based on Integrity programs, policies and procedures developed by Saldivar and his team, Mosaic is awarded the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.
  • May 16, 2009 Saldivar took on the challenge of running the Great Wall Marathon in Tianjin Province, China to raise funds for individuals with disabilities in the U.S. and Romania.