Children & Families
Running in the New Year
Do you participate in New Year’s Day charity athletic events?
I’m just going to go ahead and admit that I don’t, or at least I haven’t yet. Don’t get me wrong. I like the idea of a New Year’s run, but preparing to actually get up and complete one is an entirely different issue.
Spending time with [...]
Charity Boot Camps
After reading yesterday’s post about about planning a charity fitness class maybe an example of this type of fundraising event would be helpful. The Charity Pumpkin Bootcamp offered by Yun Fitness Boot Camps in Columbus, OH is a class for a cause which also incorporates the Halloween season.
The class takes place on Saturday, October 17th, [...]
Gracie’s Gear Supports Team Bear to Fight Childhood Cancer
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is coming up on October 11th and at least 70 of the expected 45,000 runners will be participating in support of a special cause. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. (BNPCFI) was founded in 1992 in memory of eight year old Barrett “Bear” Krupa, who passed away after a [...]
State-to-State Half Marathon
Ever wanted to go for a run and then claim you ran in two states afterward? If you happen to be in the Oxford, OH area on Sunday, September 27, 2009 you can!
The State-to-State Half Marathon is ready for its seventh year of success. The course starts and ends in the Oxford’s Uptown Parks. As [...]
Cali For Kids
On May 9th, 2009 Scott Finamore, 23, and Sam Malaska, 19, set off from Ohio embarking on 3,000 mile cycling journey to San Francisco, California. Why? Well, for kids! Cali For Kids to be exact, a donation charity with a goal of raising money for the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
With its non-profit foundation [...]
CAMA Coalition’s 4th Annual Teen Bike Rally
Methamphetamine abuse is becoming all too common these days among youth, so I was so happy to read about the Coalition Against Methamphetamine Abuse and its mission to prevent and reduce the impact of all substances, especially methamphetamine. Since its inception in 2001, over 10,000 educational brochures have been distributed in venues such as community [...]
Sandals to Sandals 10K
Sandals Resorts International is most often known for their spectacular vacation accommodations in the Caribbean. They offer cozy rooms overlooking pristine beaches and wonderful cuisine with tropical drinks that is all included. They are fabulous, trust me. I’ve tested them out a few times.
Each time we travel to the Caribbean I become more and [...]
Pathways Center 5K Run/Walkathon to Benefit Chicago’s Children
Pathways Center, a non-profit organization providing physical, occupational, and speech/language assessment and therapy to those in need, has been serving children and families in the Chicago area since 1985. Pathways Center also strives to promote functional independence, emotional health, social well-being, and integration into the community through community education, professional in-services, mentoring, and continuing education [...]
Talking with Charity Fitness Advocate Healthy Ashley
Motivating, inspirational, determined – these are all words that describe Ashley of the blog Healthy Ashley. A regular reader, I am drawn to this runner’s positive attitude and her philosophy on life, physical activity and wellness.
I had the chance to ask Ashley a few questions about her passion for running and commitment to charity fitness [...]
Girls On The Run – Chicago Spring 5K
Here’s another fun summer athletic charity event in the Windy City. Girls On The Run is a cool organization that seeks to build girls’ self-esteem and well-being to help them make good choices in life. In this event, hundreds of young Chicagoland girls will run a 5K together with other participants to celebrate their “girl [...]
