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Posted on 28 November, 2007 By Abigail Beal (0) Comment

Man Walks in Multiple 3-Day Breast Cancer Walks: Raises 70K

Barry Blauer has walked in 28 3-Day Breast Cancer Walks. It is estimated that he has walked 1,680 miles and raised $70,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
In this year and the previous year, he walked in all 12 3-Day walk events held across the country. The walks are each 60 miles.
Blauer’s dedication and [...]

Categories : Athletic Events | Breast Cancer | Cancer | Causes | Extreme Events | Walking
Posted on 27 November, 2007 By Abigail Beal (0) Comment

Camrose Canada Jingle Bell Run/Walk Benefits Arthritis November 17th

On Saturday, November 17th the Camrose Chapter of The Arthritis Society held its annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk in Camrose, Canada. The run/walk will begin at the Camrose Community Centre. This is the ninth year the chapter has held the event. Funds are raised through participant fees and pledges collected from participants. The run/walk has a [...]

Categories : Arthritis | Athletic Events | Causes | Running | Walking
Posted on 26 November, 2007 By Abigail Beal (0) Comment

Alabama Jingle Bell Run/Walk Events Held to Benefit the Arthritis Foundation Sat December 1st

The sound of jingling bells will fill the air on Saturday, December 1st in Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama when the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis will be held in each community. This is a wonderful, athletic way to begin the holiday season while raising money for a very good cause.
In Birmingham there will be a [...]

Categories : 5 Ks | Arthritis | Athletic Events | Causes | Running | Walking
Posted on 23 November, 2007 By Abigail Beal (0) Comment

Minnesota Jingle Bell Run/Walk Event To Be Held on Saturday, December 8th

The Jingle Bell Run/Walk event will be held in Duluth, Minnesota at the University of Minnesota on Saturday, December 8th. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk benefits the Arthritis Foundation. This is the perfect way to kick off the holidays with a fun athletic event while raising funds for arthritis.
Participants are all given tiny jingle bells to [...]

Categories : 5 Ks | Arthritis | Athletic Events | Causes | Running | Walking
Posted on 21 November, 2007 By Abigail Beal (0) Comment

Maine Jingle Bell/Run Walk Event to Benefit Arthritis Held on Sunday, December 2nd

The Maine Jingle Bell Run/Walk event will be held on Sunday, December 2nd at Freeport High School. This event benefits the Arthritis Foundation. Participants are encouraged to come in festive and merry holiday-themed costumes to celebrate the holiday season. What could be more fun that walking or running dressed like Santa Claus or perhaps one [...]

Categories : 5 Ks | Arthritis | Athletic Events | Causes | Running | Walking
Posted on 19 November, 2007 By Abigail Beal (0) Comment

Kentucky Jingle Bell Run/Walk to Benefit Arthritis Held Saturday December 8th

The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Northern Kentucky will be held on Saturday, December 8th at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The 5K event is a wonderful way to start off the holiday season while helping those with arthritis. Funds raised benefit the Arthritis Foundation.
All runners and walkers will be given a set of jingle bells [...]

Categories : 5 Ks | Arthritis | Athletic Events | Causes | Running | Walking
Posted on 16 November, 2007 By Abigail Beal (0) Comment

Hawaii Holds 3rd Annual 10 Day Walk to Benefit the Homeless Nov 7th - 16th

The 3rd Annual “Walk the Talk - Shelter the People” walk is being held in Hawaii from Wednesday, November 7th through Friday, November 16th. The walk is 10 days and 130 miles.
According to the organizers, more than 3,500 people are living on the streets and beaches of Hawaii. 35% of these are children. November is [...]

Categories : Athletic Events | Causes | Extreme Events | Homeless | Walking