Support Fran's Fundraiser

7,300 miles to raise $73,000 to fund high school education and daily meals for students in the Kibera Slum.

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$11,621 raised of $73,000 goal
3% Cover the Fee

Support Francesco Malagisi's fundraiser: From Connecticut to Kibera - Riding for Education. 7,300 symbolic miles to fund high school education and daily meals for students in the Kibera Slum.

Updates and Milestones

Why give?

  • $100

    Nourishment for Learning

    Provides daily meals for an entire primary school (approximately 450 students) for one full day, ensuring children can focus, learn, and thrive.

  • $500

    A Week of Meals for a School

    Funds five full days of meals for 450 students - a full school week of nourishment that directly supports attendance and learning.

  • $1,000

    One Year of High School

    Sends one student to high school for an entire year, covering tuition and giving them access to an education that would otherwise be out of reach.

  • $3,000

    Three Students, Three Futures

    Covers three full years of high school education for three students, opening doors to higher education, employment, and leadership opportunities.

  • $5,000

    Classroom’s Worth of Opportunity

    Supports five students through a full year of high school, helping transform not just individual lives, but families and communities.

  • $7,300

    Closing the Distance and Opening Doors for Lasting Opportunity

    Matches the full 7,300-mile journey from Ridgefield to Kibera and funds seven students’ high school education for an entire year - a powerful symbol of closing the distance through education.

Encouragement from Supporters

“So proud of you!” — Shelley Terry
“Thanks for living beyond yourself Fran!” — Jim Blackwell
“Good luck! Wonderful idea!!” — Brenda Kilgore
“Awesome goal and great cause - good luck!” — JJ Ghidoni
“This will be an amazing effort Fran, wishing you all the best” — Trish Unwin
"Great work, Fran!" — Ben and Jill Frame
"Fran you are an inspiration to so many! I hope this donation is able to help many children and I appreciate the opportunity to donate for such an amazing cause." — Meah Martin

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Crossing Thresholds (EIN 26-3924756) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

    All donations are tax-deductible.

  • Yes! Checks can be mailed to:
    Crossing Thresholds, Inc., PO BOX 446 
    ​New Canaan, CT 06840

  • Yes! Our Venmo is @CrossingThresholds-Inc

    Please note in the description if the donation is a restricted gift.

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