Athletic Events



Annual Volleyball Fund-raiser Remembers Special Girl

Posted on 11 July 2007

Danielle Miller was the type of person who made friends easily and people that loved her remember her “fun-loving” personality and sense of competition when it came to volleyball.
Miller died from injuries related to a car accident on March 12, 2004. She was vacationing in Florida on spring break from college. Miller was a volleyball [...]

National Walk for Epilepsy

Posted on 30 November 2006

The Epilepsy Foundation has planned the first-ever National Walk for Epilepsy… Epilepsy Walk or Walk-a-thon will be on March 31, 2007…

Train to End Stroke Fundraiser

Posted on 27 June 2006

A few years ago I decided to undertake a fundraising project: the American Stroke Association’s Train to End Stroke program. Not only would I be doing a good deed, but I would also be going to Hawaii!
I didn’t think that fundraising would be that difficult. Since this was my first foray into fundraising [...]

Run Across America Benefits Free Wheelchair Mission

Posted on 21 June 2006

Here is an inspiring story that came across my email box today from PNN online:
Imagine: the 100 million disabled people in developing countries, who today must crawl on the ground, suddenly owning a wheelchair.
That’s the goal of Free Wheelchair Mission, which will benefit from the efforts of William Hibbard, owner and CEO of New Orange [...]

Avon Breast Cancer Walk

Posted on 23 August 2005

The Avon Breast Cancer Walk…In May of 2004 I began training for the AVON walk for Breast Cancer. The walk covers 26.2 miles over two days with an overnight camp out in a pup tent in the parking lot of a community college. Each participant must also raise $1,800.00 in donations….

March for Markley 2 Mile Run/Walk

Posted on 05 August 2005

A caring friend planned a benefit walk for a young woman who was diagnosed with lung cancer. The March for Markley walk raised funds to benefit this family and raise awareness about lung cancer.

Susan G. Komen 3-day Walk

Posted on 22 April 2005

Go the distance in the fight against breast cancer at a 3-day walk. This event is being held in selected cities across the US. Net proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs, as well as the National Philanthropic Trust, to provide a special [...]