The IKUNA Blog

And We Back...

By Sione Lauti Sep 21, 2019

If you look at the last blog post date, it has been nearly 5 years to the date since we posted last. Time waits for no one but at the...

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Am I My Brother's Keeper?

By John Lauti Oct 2, 2014

In a world laced with selfishness, this is a refreshing example of the exact opposite. A great story about two brothers, sacrifice, and their love for one another. You may...

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You Can't Talk Your Way Out of What You Behaved Yourself Into

By John Lauti Aug 22, 2014

As we took a knee after my final football practice in high school, the coach told the team that if we didn't pursue a life of purpose and set goals...

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Sometimes we have to take a step back...

By John Lauti Jul 28, 2014

A few months ago life took us for a bit of a ride. I have a heart full of gratitude along with a reaffirmed appreciation for the precious gift of...

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12 Marathons in 12 Months #iamikuna

By John Lauti Jan 20, 2014

I continue to be amazed by what this girl can do. She is a great example of setting goals, planning it, putting in the work, and achieving what you set...

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Fresh Bread and Hot Cocoa

By John Lauti Dec 30, 2013

The days before Christmas always seem to be tied down with parties and last minute shopping. For the most part, it takes the attention away from its true meaning. Christmas has...

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'...if you look at my life I guess He's talkin' back.'

By John Lauti Nov 22, 2013

With time and age, we tend to appreciate more and more of the little things that life has to offer. When I look back in time at the things that...

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Tell Me When To Go...

By John Lauti Oct 25, 2013

Since my last post recapping the amazing RUN EMZ charity run - our world has been opened to a whole new group of people I would have never anticipated IKUNA...

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108.88 Miles On a Treadmill for Charity

By John Lauti Sep 20, 2013

A week ago today Emily completed her 108.88 mile treadmill run for Effect International and their efforts for education in India. It's taken me this long to finally wrap my...

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Education - Opportunity or Expectation?

By John Lauti Aug 28, 2013

As immigrants to this country, my parents always made it a point to remind us kids how easy we had it. I can imagine that we've all had that conversation....

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LOVE : RUN . 24HRS . 100MILES : RUN EMZ

By John Lauti Aug 24, 2013

The fact that this isn't her first time running for 24 hours straight on a treadmill should already tell you a lot about Emily. This in fact is her second...

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