Since it's inception (just two days ago), Team Chelsey has already grown to be 12 members strong. March 2 will be a show of force, but for all the right reasons. And it's been determined we will have t-shirts made for the team. Dr T, our highly regarded mentor and team member, has mandated the t-shirts be v-necks. After all, they are more attractive. We may even open a design contest here on the blog page. As the run is in early March, these shirts will most likely need to be long-sleeved--consider that in your renderings and subsequent submissions.
We're still working out the details as far as where the money will go, how we will collect it, etc. One idea is to add a PayPal link/button right here on the page. Another is, once the charity is determined, to add a link to donate directly to them from here. Any comments, preferences, or suggestions?
Oh, and for the record...the name of the blog refers only to me. No one else on Team Chelsey has been designated a fat ass, and I have taken the label for myself. Besides, it's got a nice ring to it, no?
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Team Chelsey is officially up and running...pun intended.
And so we begin. There is a small group (although it grows daily) who have committed to running a 5K March 2, 2007. And while a commitment to getting in shape is a benefit, it's not our main purpose with this endeavor.
A couple of weeks ago, the younger sister of one of our co-workers (and friends) was in a fatal car accident. Though most of us had never met the sister, we were obviously affected by her extremely premature and tragic passing. And as is human nature in these situations, we all tried to find a way in which we could help our grieving friend and her family...thus Team Chelsey was born.
Those of us coming together to train for this 5K are now shamelessly soliciting donations and sponsorships. All of the funds raised by 'race day' will be donated, in Chelsey's name, to the organization Chelsey's family chooses.
Anyone who is interested in lending their support, financial or otherwise, please feel free to email us for further information.
In the coming days and weeks, what you will see here are bios of some of the runners, progress reports on the training, updates on funds raised and their destination, and anything else we think may be relevant or poignant. There are many in this group who haven't run in awhile, some who have never run before, and some who can't even remember the last time they walked fast. So check back often to see how things are progressing. Encouragement along the way will be greatly appreciated I'm sure.
Thanks for stopping by.
A couple of weeks ago, the younger sister of one of our co-workers (and friends) was in a fatal car accident. Though most of us had never met the sister, we were obviously affected by her extremely premature and tragic passing. And as is human nature in these situations, we all tried to find a way in which we could help our grieving friend and her family...thus Team Chelsey was born.
Those of us coming together to train for this 5K are now shamelessly soliciting donations and sponsorships. All of the funds raised by 'race day' will be donated, in Chelsey's name, to the organization Chelsey's family chooses.
Anyone who is interested in lending their support, financial or otherwise, please feel free to email us for further information.
In the coming days and weeks, what you will see here are bios of some of the runners, progress reports on the training, updates on funds raised and their destination, and anything else we think may be relevant or poignant. There are many in this group who haven't run in awhile, some who have never run before, and some who can't even remember the last time they walked fast. So check back often to see how things are progressing. Encouragement along the way will be greatly appreciated I'm sure.
Thanks for stopping by.
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