Power of 10-Tinkerbell Half Marathon Challenge: Tony Spittell to run in costume

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Your DIS Unplugged Disneyland Correspondents have started their own challenge for Power of 10 and Give Kids the World.

First a little background:

Power of 10 is a grass roots fundraising campaign started by disboards founder Pete Werner to raise money for Give Kids the World. The concept is simple, find 10,000 people willing to ask 10 of their friends to donate $10

Give Kids the World is a non-profit organization in Central Florida that works with wish granting organizations to fulfill wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enjoy a memorable, joyful, cost-free vacation to the Orlando area​

Since Pete announced this at the end of last year, we've been trying to figure out a way to get Disneyland fans involved in the fundraiser.

The answer came to us as we recorded the latest Disneyland Edition of the DIS Unplugged Podcast. You can listen here (start at around 6:00 to get to the juicy stuff).

Disneyland Correspondent (and resident food reviewer) Tony Spittell [oc_tony] did a story on the new Tinkerbell Half Marathon. Knowing that Tony is a runner, we figured why not have him run in the new Tinkerbell Half Marathon. Of course it couldn't be that simple.

Here's the challenge:

If we raise $2,000 for Give Kids the World, Tony Spittell will race in the Tinkerbell Half Marathon wearing pixie wings and a green tutu.

Since we're talking the Power of 10, that's only 200 people donating $10.

Here's the link to donate:

Power of 10 - Tinkerbell Half Marathon Callenge

Let's show the power of the Disneyland fans on the disboards.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Tom, Nancy, Wayne & Tony
Your DIS Unplugged Disneyland Correspondents

 

[oc_tony]

I'm signed up for the race and getting in touch with my inner pixie. Let's do this!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I'm definitely going to contribute for this! I want to see Tony all decked out in his Tink finest for the marathon!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

I'm definitely going to contribute for this! I want to see Tony all decked out in his Tink finest for the marathon!

I think he'll have a big cheering section.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I donated! I think this is a great idea! Hopefully you will surpass your goal!

I'm running this too, can't wait to see you on the course!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

I donated! I think this is a great idea! Hopefully you will surpass your goal!

Thanks to you and all the others that have responded so quickly.

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Awesome Disneyland fans!! Already over $120 in the first few days!

Let's keep up the momentum.

 

[FireflyJar]

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[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Donations have been slow, but are starting to pick up and we're now over the $200 mark!!

We still have a long way to go.

Donate if you can. If you can't, then ask a friend to donate. Spread the word of the Power of 10 and Give Kids the World.

Disneyland fans can do this!!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Shameless bump.

We've still got 6 months to make this happen, but there's really no reason to wait.

Donate if you can!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

It's been awhile since this thread has seen the light of day on the Disneyland boards, so it is my civic duty to BUMP.

Tony's run is coming up soon and we haven't acheived our goal of $2,000 yet, so if you have any money left after Christmas shopping, please consider donating it.

We're also trying to put together some sort of meet that weekend, so keep an eye out for that.

Tom

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Now that we are getting closer to the date, I'd like to see if us Disneyland DISers can support this worthwhile charity.

Tony will be running the marathon with wings and a tutu, and we will have a banner at the event. The more people that get involved the better. The goal is $2,000, but wouldn't it be wonderful if we could raise more?

The marathon is in January, let's support Tony and Give Kids the World!

 

[lulubelle]

I just donated. Glad I could help a fellow Dis'er and a great cause.

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

I just donated. Glad I could help a fellow Dis'er and a great cause.

Thanks Linda!!

 

[parrotheadlois]

Tutus for Tony - we just donated!!

Lois and Greg

 

[grizbuzz]

Just donated. Over 70% to $2000. Come on Californians!! We can help Tony reach his goal!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Just donated. Over 70% to $2000. Come on Californians!! We can help Tony reach his goal!

We're getting closer!!

Thank you for your donation.

 

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

There are more chances to donate in person! Check out the Official Tinkerbell Half Marathon DIS MEET thread for details!

Those who join us and contribute on the day of the race have a chance to win some great prizes! If we make our $2000 goal, there will even be a special GRAND PRIZE given away, courtesy of Dreams Unlimited Travel and the DIS!​

Hope to see you all there!