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31 December, 2008 By
Carrie Hill
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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
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What: This is the first ALS athletic fundraising event to take place in Southern Utah. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is sometimes called “Lou Gehrig’s disease” after the famous baseball player who battled it with such courage.
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When: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 8 AM
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Where: Highland Park, 1250 N Highland Parkway, Washington City, Utah
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Cost: $15 until 3/8/09; $20 after 3/8/09 (t-shirt guaranteed only to those who register by 3/8/09). Only $2 for 1K Kids Race (untimed; every child receives a prize).
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Notes: Geared toward the whole family, the event will include a “cow train ride” for kids and live music. (If anyone has actually seen a cow train ride, please describe it to us!)
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
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What: The American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event.
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When: Friday, April 17, 2009, 6 PM – Saturday, April 18, 2009, 10 AM
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Where: Southern Utah University Coliseum, 100 South 1150 West, Cedar City, Utah
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Cost: TBA
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Notes: I’ve participated in Relay for Life before, but with a much larger team. I have a lot of work to do to prepare for this event!
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What: Approximately 3-mile walk to raise money to support programs and services for those with multiple sclerosis (MS) as well as research to find a cure.
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When: Saturday, April 25, 2009, time TBA
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Where: West Canyon Park, 400 East 200 South, Cedar City, Utah
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Cost: No entry fee.
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Notes: I’ve walked the Coal Creek Trail, which will serve as the walk route for this event. It’s a beautiful place for a spring charity walk!
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What: Annual 1-mile walk to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and funds for the Southern Utah Alzheimer’s Association’s programs and services.
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When: Saturday, November 14, 2009; Registration 8 AM, Walk 9 AM
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Where: SunRiver Community Center, 1860 West Horizon View Drive, St. George, Utah
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Cost: $25 suggested donation
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Notes: This will be my ninth straight year participating in the Southern Utah Memory Walk. It holds a special place in my heart.
I’m still waiting for details on whether the American Diabetes Association will hold a walk in Southern Utah and for information about the local HIV/AIDS Task Force’s walk-a-thon. But I feel good about the schedule I’ve developed so far, and I look forward to bringing you firsthand reports on these events. I’d love to hear what others have planned for 2009, so post a comment to this blog and share your events with the community!
Happy New Year, everyone.
Categories: 5 Ks | AIDS / HIV | ALS | Alzheimer's | Cancer | Diabetes | General | Multiple Sclerosis | Relay For Life | Seniors | Walk-A-Thons | Walking
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