Veterans

Posted on 6 October, 2008 By Carrie Hill (2) Comment

Fall is the Perfect Time for Southwestern Charity Events

Although I’m a Midwestern girl at heart, I’ve fallen in love with the Southwest, where I now live. Fall is one of my favorite seasons because there are plenty of places to witness the seasonal colors, yet the weather is mild and perfect for walking, biking, and running.
Not surprisingly, fall is a busy time for [...]

Categories : 5 Ks | Alzheimer's | Arthritis | Breast Cancer | Environment | General | Marathons, Half & Full | Running | Veterans | Walking
Posted on 24 April, 2008 By Sandra Sims (0) Comment

Boston Marathon Runners Raise $87,000 for Homes for Our Troops

Congratulations to Team Home for Our Troops! This past Monday a dedicated team of 25 people ran the Boston Marathon in support of this charity. The team was made up of active and retired military members as well as a few civilians.
The program is different from other charity teams in that members come [...]

Categories : Athletic Events | Causes | Housing | Marathons, Half & Full | Veterans
Posted on 27 March, 2008 By Sandra Sims (0) Comment

Postman Embarks on a 192 Mile Trek

Here’s another extreme walk for charity from the news…
Englishman Mark Beecham will soon be embarking on a long walk for charity. He’s a 20 year veteran of the postal service and 5 year veteran of the TA (Territorial Army) . He’ll be will be going on a well known Coast to Coast trek [...]

Categories : Athletic Events | Extreme Events | Veterans | Walking