How about the 6th Annual Loop-the-Lake Run? Don Hunter and I are ready for our 6th year!!Our fun, unofficial event is really an example of a grass roots organization. In 2004, we had about 7 runners come out and brave the cold on New Year's Eve. Last year we had over 120 courageous participants hitting White Rock Lake.
Through this event, over the last three years, participants have donated more than $7,000 to benefit local children who are fighting childhood obesity. More specifically, we donate to Marathon Kids - They work with local schools in the Dallas metro community to offer a free, innovative, celebratory fitness and nutrition program. http://www.marathonkids.org
- Don and I have taken this grass roots event to the next level by creating a foundation. Dallas Loop-the-Lake Foundation, Inc. is a Texas non-profit organization!
- We can now accept donations online at www.active.com/donate/
DallasLoopTheLake - Don was invited by Marathon Kids to join their Board of Directors (way to go, Don!)
This is truly an exciting time and I am delighted to have so many of you ready to support us. Here are details for our run.
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009
Time: 7:00 AM (It's New Year's Eve - You can be a little late for work)
Location: White Rock Lake - Bath House
Distance: That's totally up to you. Some will do a loop (9.5 miles) and others will do less.
3 Ways to Donate: 1. Bring cash to the event, 2. Bring a check payable to Dallas Loop-the-Lake Foundation, or 3. Donate on-line at www.active.com/donate/DallasLoopTheLake
Our Goal: $6,000 We're really stretching our goal this year. Proceeds will go to Marathon Kids.
For any donation of $30 or more, you'll receive a souvenir commemorating the event. Please sign-up at http://www.loopthelake.org Please indicate your t-shirt size in the Name field.
As always, you don't have to donate to run and you don't have to run to donate. Just join us and have fun.
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