The $2 Challenge

Monica P.
on 5/7/09 4:21 am - Long Beach, CA
RNY on 07/19/07 with

Like the true running fool I am, I entered the San Francisco Half Marathon coming up in July.  Once again I am running for charity.  The YouthRun4Fun is a non-profit organization that sponsors running  programs for inner-city at-risk youth in San Francisco.

If I reach my goal of $250 I get to run the 13.1 mile course for free. I also get to run over the Golden Gate Bridge...something I'm really excited about.  This particular race is a challenge and a milestone for me. It will complete the third race in the California Dreamin' Race Series. (I already completed the Huntingon Beach, and Long Beach half marathons last year)

This race also requires that I run at a faster pace than what I'm used to, so I will have to train extra hard this summer.

Regardless, I have accomplished more than I ever thought possible because of weight-loss surgery. Only in my dreams did I ever think I would be able to run and to run for 13 miles is just amazing to me.

I have about $140 left to raise. So here is my $2 challenge for all of you.....

If you have lost 100 pounds or more, donate $2.

If you have ever dreamed of running or are already a runner, donate $2.

If you were the fat kid in gym class that couldn't run, $2.

If you are having or have already had surgery this year, $2. Class of 2009, represent!!!!

If you think I'm crazy...$2!

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and worry about troubled youth in your community..$2!

If you have a teenager...$2!

If you can think of anymore to add to this list...please do!! Donate as many dollars as you'd like....it doesn't matter. I'm sure the OH community can put me over the top for a very good cause. 

Here is the link to make your donations online:  https://secure2.merchantcart.net/runsfm//MyWebPage.cfm?pID=3 86949

 

Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."

- George S. Patton, U.S. Army General, 1912 Olympian

Chris S.
on 5/7/09 6:10 am - Chula Vista, CA
Done . . .GOOD LUCK!

Chris


Travelin' down the road to skinny!
Judy J.
on 5/7/09 6:17 am - Montclair, CA

Monica I hope you reach your goal, you are inspiring!  Done.


Judy J.

 

Ms Shell
on 5/7/09 7:40 am - Hawthorne, CA

Oh add

If you entered ONEderland...$2

I have given accordingly!!  Good luck to you darlin =)  And see you on Saturday you doing the Revlon 5K?

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.)  It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

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