Give Kids the World and the Marathon Weekend

[maroo]

This is very preliminary...No decisions have been made yet.

But, I do think that the more people that sign up or show an interest will increase the chances that this could actually happen!

There is a "Marathon Weekend" in January at Disney World each year. People can walk or run a 5K, walk or run a half marathon (13.1 miles), walk or run a full marathon (26.2 miles) or what is called the Goofy - they do both the half and the full! (Crazy, I know!)

Anyway...they have "charity groups" that raise money as part of the event.

The Disboards have been raising money for GKTW (the resort for Wish Kids) by selling shirts and someone came up with the idea to set up a charity group to walk/run during the Marathon weekend to raise money for Give Kids the World.

Link to GIVE KIDS THE WORLD: www.gktw.org

Here is the thread:

Give Kids the World Marathon Weekend Interest Thread

This is what I am hoping you guys will help me do...

Do you know someone that would want to walk/run ANY of the races above? If so, please go to this thread and let them know that you know someone that would be interested.

Would YOU like to run/walk any of these? It is during school time and of course would cost money to get back to Disney and there are race fees. And we would be raising money...so it would be ideal to have some people that you know that would want to donate to Give Kids the World.

Anyway...I am hoping to generate some excitement about this! I really, really want this to work out!

If you know someone interested, please click on the thread below (also listed above)...

Give Kids the World Marathon Weekend Interest Thread

 

[Joanna71985]

I posted on the thread. I am heavily leaning towards doing the Half Marathon. And if I do, I would love to do it for GKTW.

 

[maroo]

I posted on the thread. I am heavily leaning towards doing the Half Marathon. And if I do, I would love to do it for GKTW.

Oh, that would be SOOOO awesome! I am very excited about it!

You have never done one, right? Do you plan to walk it or run it?

 

[Joanna71985]

Oh, that would be SOOOO awesome! I am very excited about it!

You have never done one, right? Do you plan to walk it or run it?

That is correct. This would be my first marathon.

And I would be doing a mix of both (probably mostly jogging/heavy walking).

 

[SueM in MN]

I have not run a marathon, but for a good cause, it kind of makes me wish I was going to be at WDW then so I could try>

Feel free to bump this up to keep it on the first page. Webmaster Kathy thought it was cool that you are publicizing the podcast page's effort to get a team going.

 

[maroo]

I have not run a marathon, but for a good cause, it kind of makes me wish I was going to be at WDW then so I could try>

Feel free to bump this up to keep it on the first page. Webmaster Kathy thought it was cool that you are publicizing the podcast page's effort to get a team going.

Thanks!

You could TOTALLY do it...trust me! I am not "fit" at all...and would like to literally lose 60-75 lbs by Jan 2010.

I plan to WALK it...walking pretty fast...but walking. I will probably jog down the hills, as it is easier to jog down than try to slow myself down! My average pace will be about 4 mph or so. It will take me about 3.5 hours to walk the half marathon. But even at that pace, I will still get a "finishers" medal!

The charity is awesome...as you know! But I know the hurdle for some people to participate will be the daunting thought of actually doing the race. So I guess I am just saying that anyone can do it! Really! Anyone! If I can do it, anyone can do it!

There is also the 5K option! Just 3.1 miles! And anyone that wants could walk that, as well!

 

[maroo]

bumping this!!!

We would love for any of you guys to join us!