Breast Cancer
Current Economy Influences Charity Fitness Events and Related Fundraising
With the current state of the economy it is no surprise that the ability to donate to charity organizations is changing for many people. Regular participants and donators are being forced to either limit participation in events or the amount they give to the causes they believe in.
Last month a Boston Globe article reported [...]
Gracie’s Gear: Function & Fashion
Now, where should I put my keys?
This is the question I often ask myself as I walk out the door for a run or walk. I have a few pairs of workout pants that have a pocket, but I really don’t like having things in my pockets and resting on my legs when I run. [...]
Register Now for Tri for the Cure
The sixth annual Tri for the Cure, a woman’s triathlon in Colorado, is now open for registration. The event benefits the Denver Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Particulars:
Denver Tri for the Cure
August 2, 2009
Cherry Creek State Park, Denver
Sprint Distance Triathlon (1/2 mile open water swim, 11.4 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run) open [...]
Breast Cancer 3-Days Open for Registration
The annual series of Breast Cancer 3-Days benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure are now open for registration. Event participants spend three days walking a total of sixty miles and raise a minimum of $2300 for the cause. The organization provides resources for training and fundraising as well as full support during the event.
My [...]
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Hosts “Great Start Party” to Kick-Off the 2009 Walk Season
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is hosting the Great Start Party to Kick-Off the 2009 Walk Season. The party is happening on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1pm in several cities nationwide.
At the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer “Great Start Party,” individuals and teams will register to walk or volunteer for the 2009 events. [...]
The Sauntering Sommeliers Are On the Move!
Last summer when a group of us signed up to do the 2009 Rocky Mountain Avon Walk for breast cancer, it seemed like we had all the time in the world to train and raise money. But lo and behold, January is here and we’re less than six months from event weekend. We took some [...]
Avon Walkers on GMA!
Friday morning December 5, Denver’s Christmas celebration will be featured on Good Morning America (ABC). The Rocky Mountain Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is urging 2009 walkers, volunteers, and other supporters to show up at the downtown Union Station (the location of the live feed) wearing pink Avon walk t-shirts and Christmas finery. Bring signs [...]
Pilates for Breast Cancer Research
Just a few weeks ago I wrote a bit about mind/body exercise and how it can benefit your training routine. In that post I mentioned that if there were a charity event for mind/body exercise I’d be thrilled to sign up.
Well, guess what. I found one!
I tend to overdo it a bit on health magazines. Since [...]
Talking with The Happy Runner
“Running. Writing about it. Happy to be doing both.”
This is how Felice describes herself on her blog The Happy Runner. After reading those words on my first visit and just a few minutes into reading her posts, I knew I’d come across a down-to-earth person with a love of running and supporting charity events.
Felice [...]
60 Miles And We Did It
On Friday, October 24th, 3,400 warriors gathered together in the dark, in the cold, and in the rain with two common goals. The first, to walk 60 miles, from Alpharetta to the heart of Atlanta over the course of 72 hours. The second, to find a cure for breast cancer. They achieved the first goal. [...]
