Planning ahead

Call me a nut, but I am already thinking about fundraising for next year's March of Dimes.  I've come up with a few ideas, but wanted to bounce them off of those who read here.

*I'm going to train to run the distance (a 5K) rather than walk it this year.  Considering that I can barely jog the length of a block right now, it's a lofty goal, but I thought using that as an incentive might help people want to donate.

*I've made "Team Kaidi" shirts for a local "Walk to Remember" that is happening this weekend and was going to also use them for any team members we have for March of Dimes next year.  I don't want to turn her death into some sort of money making scheme, but I thought, "Why not look at selling the shirts with all proceeds going toward the walk?"

*I continue to make bows and blankets and have considered putting all of those proceeds toward the walk as well.

If you have any other ideas or particularly like one of those I mentioned here, please comment!

Comments

  1. JennneilSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I want a shirt! I'm also really proud of you for training to run for the 5K.

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  2. Tara KSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you Jen! I'm going to set up an order box on here soon via Paypal.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Allways great to have goals. Tara if you are looking for a great way to train for a 5k try the Couch to 5K running plan here is the webpage http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
    I'm doing it and I'm doing it at my own pace because I'm no runner and I'm trying to be. Everyone that I've heard that has tried it loves it. Somthing to think about.

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