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.

How to Choose a Charity Run / Walk Event

Posted on 22 April 2005

How can you get in great shape AND support a worthwhile cause? By participating in one of the many runing/walking events held across the US and around the world.
There are lots of great reasons to join a charity run/walk. It may be that you want to loose weight and get in shape. The idea [...]