Be a Force to Reckon With!

Be a Force to Reckon With!

Today I ran across a piece online that stated, "Do you want to be a...Burnout? Or do you want to be...A force to reckon with? You get to choose. You really do." (NPH, 2011).

You Get to Choose

I have watched a change in the last year alone. It seems to be that people stopped believing in themselves and started believing bad items that the media has been telling them. I was on the shelf from running for a year due to complications from injuries and my last car accident. I think even I had bought into it, until I woke up a couple weeks ago and said, its time to get back. Stop being like 90% of the world and get your game back on. What was the result?

Don't Take No for an Answer

I had a week last week where I created many new events, because I refuse to take no for an answer and I want Trick R Trot 2011 to be special yet again for the kids in the community. I have heard much lately from different groups who will only show up for dinners, or political functions and to me that is not serving our community. We need to be people that fight along side the next person and help them get the job done. I am starting to believe that places are thinking more about their funds then the families that they serve. I truly hope that the clutch for funding hasn't changed focus of many groups.

A Force to Reckon With?

I have seen first hand what one person can do if they are passionate enough and dedicated enough to take on issues at hand. I hope that your family will join our fight against child obesity and look into a world of better health. It is far too easy to look the other way. I am asking you one small favor?

I am asking you to be a force to reckon with? Make change for the next generation through your actions today.


Vin Gleason
Executive Director
Therun4life Inc.
online at: http://www.therun4life.org



Website Cited

http://www.nonprofithearts.net/

Run 4 a Rescue/ Pet Festival Cancelled

Run 4 a Rescue/ Pet Festival Cancelled

Just want to let everyone know the event on August 27th with the FLSPCA has been cancelled. Due to lack of funds and registrations the event couldn't get off the ground. Thank you for your support.

Those wanting to send in donations in lue of the event:

Visit- http://www.flspcaofcny.org/donate.html

Please make a notation of Therun4life in your donation so that they know we are trying our best to support them!

For more info go to:

http://www.flspcaofcny.org/

Upcoming Run 4 Life Events

Hi All! Just wanted to say hello and thank you for all of you who came out to R4L events so far in 2011. We have two more at Everest Park this year!

August 27th 10am Run 4 a Rescue Kids Timed Mile & Dog Walk 10:45am

Run 4 a Rescue Kids Mile and FLSPCA Event. This is a 14 and Under timed kids race only that will begin at 10am. Following the race will be a family pet walk which you can register for as well! Each course is 1 mile and mostly downhill! Registration is online now! $10 per person registration, $15 on race day. Proceeds go to FLSPCA, R4L and Everest Park.

October 22nd Noon All Ages Run/Walk

2nd Annual Trick R Trot! This is a full family event this year. All ages can run. This is a 1 Mile Timed race for ages 1-109! There is also a costume contest just like last year. Race start for this event is NOON! More details coming soon! Registration is currently open! Proceeds go to Warm the Children, R4L, and Everest Park.

BONUS

Can't afford a vision screening test? We have a solution for you! Thanks to Scott Harris, at each of these events we will have a vision screening station which you can come and have your child screened, FREE of CHARGE! This will be held after each race!

Registration Day & Bag Pickups

August 22nd 12-4 pm for August 27th Event
October 16th 12-4pm for October 22nd Event

Can't Make the Race?

R4L is a federally sanctioned 501c3 Non Profit. You can make a tax deductible donation at http://www.active.com/donate/run4life2011

Thank you all again and we hope to see you running for life once again!

-Vin Gleason
Executive Director
315-209-5044
online at http://www.therun4life.org

Purchase a Flag For a Loved One

July 16th will mark our 1st 5k of 2011. This is a race that is special to me and I hope one that will be special to you as well. We fight for funds to keep doing these monthly events but we will not stop until our vision is reached.

Purchase a flag for a loved one. Flags will be used to line the race course on race day!

What: Run 4 Remembrance 5kish Walk/Run
When: July 16th 9:15am Fun Run 10am 5k
Where: Everest Park 5343 North Road, Auburn, NY
Cost: $15 Adults $10 for 14 and under through July 10th. RACE DAY $25!

Registration Day July 10th 12-4pm at Family Video in Auburn, NY

Flyer Below: go to http://www.therun4life.org for more details!

June is Run4Life Month

Last year we were able to get more events done than almost humanly possible:

This year:

June 3rd 26.23 Mile Running Relay from O.C.C. to Auburn High School. Run Leaves O.C.C. at 2:45pm and arrives at 7pm on the Auburn High School track.

June 4th Registration Day 12-2pm Sound Monkey Music.

June 5th Registration Day 1-4pm Family Video.

June 11th Daddy's Day Dash 1 Mile run at Everest Park. Kids race at 11am. Adults at 11:45am.

Support the Youth Fitness Movement

Support the Youth Fitness Movement

While many schools and state funded organizations are cutting back program, we are expanding. We have made kids fitness a priority and not a dollar figure. We would never be able to do this movement here without your help. We help the kids in our communities and support local charities with our events. If interested go to http://www.active.com/donate/run4life2011

Win a $25 Giftcard- Submit a Name Today

Take a minute out and win a $25 gift card! July 16th is our first 5k of 2011. We thought of "In a Memory 5k" for loved ones lost that we will run and walk for. Searching for a better name. Best 3 names will be chosen for the board! Submit names here or by message. Many good names submitted so far. Proceeds going to Cody & Andrew Memorial Scholarship Fund, Everest park foundation and Run4life programs! Submit today!

Email your idea to vingleason@therun4life.org


My Workouts

Due to illness I had to take a break last week while my body is recovering and remembering what it is like to get fit again. Going to take this week off with the kids and relax then full steam ahead the following week. Looking for a workout partner. Someone who wants to better themselves and doesn't make excuses.

Have a great week

-Vin

Making a Difference

Shared by the Original R4L Runner

I have to thank Jeremy West for his support since the start of this company in 2007. We've struggled and fought and slowly have come out on top. Jeremy shared this with me a bit ago and it really hit home to me. Thanks buddy and keep on running for life!

Making a Difference

As the old man walked the beach at dawn, he noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Finally catching up with the youth, he asked him why he was doing this. The answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left until the morning sun.

"But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish," countered the old man. "How can your effort make any difference?"

The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and then threw it to the safety of the waves. "It makes a difference to this one," he said.