Posts in category "fund raising"
I run the marathon for...
It’s Chicago Marathon eve. In the morning I’ll join the 45,00o participants as we take to the streets of Chicago. This will be marathon number two for me. I will run for Pam, Kae and Penny. I will think of them when I struggle and smile. I will run for my dad; I’m glad he’s... Read more »
Getting (re)organized...
I’ve written before about balancing work, family, volunteering and training and how I try to stay on top of everything. I’ve had success using Google Calendars and thought I’d revisit the topic again after a coworker asked how I keep tabs of everything. It looks pretty busy in the pic to the right (you can... Read more »
A cowbell, 13 miles and 9 bags...
Here’s to hoping everyone had an awesome weekend. I had a blast though it started a bit rough. While Friday’s live chat went well! And I was able to raise $750 towards the goal of $1,000 I set for the day! Awesome! Thank you to those who donated! I appreciate the support. If you didn’t... Read more »
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Is someone effing with me? 71 days to go!
Anyone else hear that ticking noise? No? It’s just me? Seriously? Great! Either time is flying by or someone is screwing with me. Which hasn’t happened since my sophomore year at U of I when my jackhole friends kept effing with my clock and my calendar. I was a week off and kept thinking I... Read more »
Great news and some reinforcement
If you follow me on twitter, or if we’re friends on facebook, you already know the news. K’s cardiology appointment went well. But I promised I’d share the news once I knew. And frankly I need to work out what’s been swimming around in my head the past 24-hours. So you’re along for the ride…wheeeeeee... Read more »
Why I: HEART (Dan Malinski)
I talked about my friend, Joe’s fundraising efforts last week and the ‘Why I’ movement. I mentioned doing a video interview for the Heart event, which will be on August 21st at RGB Lounge in Wicker Park (…go here for details), here is that video! I’m honored to be included…I had fun, hope you enjoy... Read more »
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Why I...Heart
My friend and fellow Run with Heart team member, Joe, is a part of a really cool campaign. He and a couple of friends have gone outside the box and created Why I and are hosting a Heart Event in August. I met Joe and Mike at RGB Lounge last night to shoot a video... Read more »
Team H.O.P.E. 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Family Walk...
If you’re looking for a FREE and fun event, check this out. My good friend, Pam is helping organize it and asked me to help spread the word… Join the fun on May 21, 2011 at 12:30pm for a 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Family Walk to support Team H.O.P.E. This is a great... Read more »
Weigh-in Wednesday, Year 2, Week 23...
Results are in…I’m down 1 lb this week. I’ll take it! This weekend I’ll be going to buy new clothes. I need pants and shirts this trip…and maybe a pair of shorts for the summer. I made do with what I had last summer but I don’t want to look like an old man with... Read more »
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Tournament Pick 'ems for Heart...
I thought it would be fun to do March Madness brackets as a fund raiser. To join, click this link and make your picks! The details…it’s $10 a bracket. This is a 50/50 pot where the winner will win half of the pot and the other half will go towards my fund raising for the... Read more »
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