Sunday, August 24, 2008

pretty please

Coach Tera, complete with Hawaiian lei, every runner's must have accessory

So as some of you may know, I am running in the Nike Women's Marathon October 19, eek! But I have been training hard (15 miles this morning, 20 miles last Sunday morning) and I think I'm up for he challenge. BUT, there is a bigger challenge out there and I am asking for your help!

Last fall I volunteered as a coach for Girls on the Run. It is an awesome group that teaches middle school girls all kinds of life lessons and skills through running. I had a great time doing it, but this year I don't have the time to devote, so I am doing the next best thing and supporting their charity, Team Tiara. I have to raise at least $262 that will be used as a scholarship to help a needy girl get to go through the Girls on the Run program. Coincidentally, it also works out to about $10.10 per mile of my marathon! So if I could get 26 buddies and bloggers to each donate $10, I'd be real close to my goal and a cute, sweet little girl would be introduced to running and learn that drugs are not a positive choice, but vegetables are!

If you want to donate, you can mail me a check, made out to me. I am also going to a meeting in a week or so after which I think I'll have a website through which you can donate.

Thanks!

8 comments:

L said...

T - Fundraisers are suckers for a good cause. I'm in! Shall send you a check after calling to double, triple confirm your addy.

Would also like more details on the parental visit trip...
Love & miss you...

Courtney said...

I'm in!

Enjoying the mass updates.

Run real fast. I am patting self on back for my 10-12 mile runs...you really rock!

eyeheartorange said...

thanks, girlies! It really is a great cause. miss you, xxoo.

Anna said...

I am also in...the check is in the mail!

I am so glad to hear the vacation was such a success. The pictures are so fun!

love and miss you!

eyeheartorange said...

Anna, when are you starting a blog? We need to keep up with you!

Courtney said...

Yeah, Anna. We need you to start a blog, too!

Anna said...

I am not interesting enough to have my own blog, but I do love reading all of yours!

miss you all tons!

eyeheartorange said...

Anna- omg, please. My blog is about nothing. I should be kicked off the internet. At least you have a baby to talk about! But no pressure, it's not for everyone. I still love you! And I was at a work dinner last night when you called. I'll give you a call tonight maybe!