So... I am not a runner. I am not someone who, you know... runs. On purpose. Without being chased. And even then - unless it's a bear or something - it's unlikely. It's just not something I do. If I'm late, I'm late. My fault, I'll accept the consequences. But I'm not going to run. Got a mugger on my tail...? Here. Here's my wallet. You're willing to put out the effort, far as I'm concerned you've earned it. Fair's fair. But I'm not going to run. What better way, then, for The Missus and I to spend our birthday ... than running! (Yes, my wife and I have the same birthday. Both cute and creepy, right? )
Kate told me about the GLWD Race to Deliver which was happening on our birthday and said she was going to register. And I thought, "What a great thing... for her to do." But the thought of standing on the sidelines with my hands in my pockets like a schmuck, cheering her on while she was out there doing something cool and challenging was just too much. PLUS, we'd be able to raise more money with both of us doing it. So, of course I chimed in... "Hey, Why don't I do it with you?"
SO... That's what I'm doing on my birthday. I'm running. Well, probably some running mixed with some walking. And a fair amount of panting sprinkled throughout.
Info on the race is below. God's Love We Deliver is a great organization and I've set a fundraising goal of $500. (The Missus has already raised $450, so - as I'm sure will be the case on the day of the race as well - I've got some catching up to do.)
If you'd like to sponsor me by making a contribution, you can do so by clicking on this link. If you were thinking of buying me a drink on my birthday, channel your dough here instead. (I'm sure I'll find a way to have that drink regardless.)
WISH US LUCK...
ABOUT GLWD
God's Love We Deliver's mission is to improve the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. We prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves. We also provide illness-specific nutrition education and counseling to our clients, families, care providers and other service organizations
ABOUT THE RACE
HISTORY
Entering its fourteenth year, the Race to Deliver is God’s Love We Deliver’s largest annual fundraiser. Since its inception, over 55,000 New Yorkers have joined us in Central Park to raise nearly $8 million, providing more than three million meals for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. The Race to Deliver is an event for the whole family, featuring a 4-Mile Run/Walk and a Kids Fun Run with special distances for all age groups.
Last November, the Race to Deliver was not just another walk in the park for the 6,000 participants. It brought over 1,800 supporters of God’s Love We Deliver to Central Park. The event was hosted by the ever-topical Joan Rivers. Sponsored by their friends and families, participants walked or ran for the benefit of God’s Love We Deliver. Blaine Trump, Fox 5’s Jim Castillo, Law & Order’s Annie Parisse, M.A.C Cosmetics’ President John Demsey, deserve extra kudos for helping to make this remarkable event a success.
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P.S... If you still haven't figured out something fun to do this Friday night, see my previous post....
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