CLAUDIA RIOS

Hi, my name is Claudia, I am 24 years old and part of the staff at NOE Leon. This year we finished four years of being here and in June we had our first graduates from the English program. NOE Leon is something that excites me and fills me with joy, knowing that God has been faithful in growing this ministry.

After running my first half marathon in Portland 7 years ago, I told myself, “I’m never going to do this again.” It was hard. But here I am at it again and, God willing, this year at the Appletree, I am going to do my first complete marathon! I’m doing it for NOE Leon, for the kids there whom I love and see every day making their dreams come true.

And, of course, who wouldn’t want to be able to cross “run a marathon” off their bucket list!

– Claudia