Further Together: Six Races, Six Makers Labs, One Cause
What if every kilometer you ran could help a student discover their passion and unlock an opportunity they never knew existed?
That’s the question driving me as I prepare to take on the SuperHalfs, a series of six half marathons across Europe. Over the course of 126.6 kilometers, I’ll be running through some of Europe’s most iconic cities, testing my endurance against world-renowned backdrops, but the real finish line isn’t about setting a personal record, it’s creating opportunities for the next generation.
On October 25, I’ll kick off my journey at the Valencia Half Marathon, running in support of the Nordeus Foundation’s Makers Labs initiative. Makers Labs are innovative, hands-on learning spaces in high schools across Serbia, designed to give students and teachers the tools, technology and freedom to explore their creativity. From experimenting with emerging technologies to collaborating on real-world projects, these labs empower young people to learn by doing and build essential skills for the future.
The Nordeus Foundation has already established 41 Makers Labs, with a goal of adding 17 more by the end of 2026. The long-term ambition is even bigger, to bring these opportunities to as many schools as possible by 2030.
My own personal goal is to raise €10,000 for each race, enough to build and fully equip one Makers Lab. Across six races, that’s six potential new spaces for students to learn and thrive. And while I’ll be the one logging the kilometers, this is a race we can all run together.
Thanks to Take-Two’s Next Level giving platform, every donation made through the campaign is eligible for a 2:1 company match, effectively tripling its impact. That means a €20 contribution becomes €60 towards building a Makers Lab. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our first €10,000 milestone in Valencia and the larger goal ahead.
The campaign is live now, having launched on World Teachers’ Day on October 5 and continuing through Serbia’s Education Workers’ Day on November 8, a fitting tribute to the educators who inspire and empower students every day.
I’ve always been taught to give back to the community that raised us. So this is my way of doing just that. I hope to help make a new generation of champions in Serbia! Support the campaign through Next Level and help us turn every kilometer into an opportunity.
– Nina Bjeljac, User Acquisition Specialist
