Cancer
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 [...]
Spinning Nation 2009
Spinning Nation is a national fundraising event endorsed by the Spinning indoor cycling program. Spinning Nation ‘09 takes place on February 28 and benefits Athletes for a Cure and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The event takes place at certified Spinning facilities throughout the United States.
History of Spinning
According to their website: “Venice, California-based Mad Dogg Athletics, [...]
2009 Hope on the Slopes Offers Fun for Everyone
I wish someone would invent a teleporter to take me to all of the fantastic athletic charity events I’ve been reading about lately. My latest find is the 2009 Hope on the Slopes, a 12-hour snow sport event organized to raise money for The Kylie Jane Long Foundation, which helps children who have life-threatening illnesses.
If [...]
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. [...]
Run Like a Thoroughbred in Louisville, KY
As the memories of winter fade and April showers begin to break way for the flowers of May, more than horse’s hooves can be heard pounding the track in Louisville, KY. As runners gear up for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarthon it is likely you’ll hear the familiar sound of feet hitting the [...]
Prostate Cancer Benefit Races
I’m always looking for new cycling and running events in Florida, which I can participate in. I found this listing a few days ago for the Keys 100 run. I’m pretty new to running, and have only completed one half marathon, 13.1 miles, so I probably won’t be participating in this years run.
WHAT: KEYS100 RACES [...]
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 [...]
Charity Event Goals for 2009
Do you know what athletic charity events you’ll attend in 2009? I just made my list based on what’s already been posted on organizations’ websites. I’m excited to have these events penned into my 2009 planner:
ALS 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Race
What: This is the first ALS athletic fundraising event to take place in Southern [...]
