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When we were fundraising for the Cardiac Center late last year, we mentioned that we'd arrange a get-together around the Calhoun Cancer Walk and Ride.
And so we are.
The event takes place on June 8th at the Performing Arts Center on Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury.
The rides start between 7:30 and 11, depending on how far you want to go, and the 5K walk starts at 11:30 - you'd obviously want to show up a little early to register, etc.
Now, if you want to do the 5K walk with the Boneyard crew, the organizers have waived the entry fee - we just have to submit your information to them via paper form. If you want to walk, send me a private message and I'll handle getting you the form and getting that form submitted.
If you want to do one of the bike rides, you'll have to pay the registration fee ($20), but you can sign up online and not have to deal with me and the paper forms. (That's worth more than $20 right there.)
For both the walk and the rides, there are minimum fund raising targets. Don't let those scare you - we'll crowdsource this whole thing and see that the donation totals cover any individual requirements.
But, remember, we're doing this a) to get together to celebrate our success in raising $33,000 for the Cardiac Center and b) to raise money for the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at the UConn Health Center. Both, really, are an effort to show our appreciation to Jim Calhoun.
So, towards that end, do make an effort to meet the fundraising targets.
Two years ago, four of us did the ride and raised close to $8,000...I'd imagine we can top that this year with a gaggle of us showing up.
Now, after the walking and riding are done, we'll set up a pow-wow at the venue - we're still in planning mode on that front, but rest assured, it will happen and it will be spectacular. We'll prolly have elephants! Or hamburgers.
We're also working out some sort of deal where we can present the coach with something or other.
Those are minor details.
Step one, let's fill out a team.
If you want to ride 10, 25, 50 or 75 miles, go to THIS LINK RIGHT HERE and click the Join Our Team link at the top of the page.
(To the folks who rode the 50 last time around with me, I'm not sure I'll be riding this year - I might have a quick family obligation that morning that would prevent me from getting out in time to ride....to be determined.)
If you want to walk the 5K, send me a private message and we'll arrange that paperwork together. If you want to skip dealing with me, you are welcome to sign up via the link above and join the team with the $20 registration fee.
Additional note - I believe Kevin Ollie is co-hosting this shindig, so ten toes in and all that.
And so we are.
The event takes place on June 8th at the Performing Arts Center on Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury.
The rides start between 7:30 and 11, depending on how far you want to go, and the 5K walk starts at 11:30 - you'd obviously want to show up a little early to register, etc.
Now, if you want to do the 5K walk with the Boneyard crew, the organizers have waived the entry fee - we just have to submit your information to them via paper form. If you want to walk, send me a private message and I'll handle getting you the form and getting that form submitted.
If you want to do one of the bike rides, you'll have to pay the registration fee ($20), but you can sign up online and not have to deal with me and the paper forms. (That's worth more than $20 right there.)
For both the walk and the rides, there are minimum fund raising targets. Don't let those scare you - we'll crowdsource this whole thing and see that the donation totals cover any individual requirements.
But, remember, we're doing this a) to get together to celebrate our success in raising $33,000 for the Cardiac Center and b) to raise money for the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at the UConn Health Center. Both, really, are an effort to show our appreciation to Jim Calhoun.
So, towards that end, do make an effort to meet the fundraising targets.
Two years ago, four of us did the ride and raised close to $8,000...I'd imagine we can top that this year with a gaggle of us showing up.
Now, after the walking and riding are done, we'll set up a pow-wow at the venue - we're still in planning mode on that front, but rest assured, it will happen and it will be spectacular. We'll prolly have elephants! Or hamburgers.
We're also working out some sort of deal where we can present the coach with something or other.
Those are minor details.
Step one, let's fill out a team.
If you want to ride 10, 25, 50 or 75 miles, go to THIS LINK RIGHT HERE and click the Join Our Team link at the top of the page.
(To the folks who rode the 50 last time around with me, I'm not sure I'll be riding this year - I might have a quick family obligation that morning that would prevent me from getting out in time to ride....to be determined.)
If you want to walk the 5K, send me a private message and we'll arrange that paperwork together. If you want to skip dealing with me, you are welcome to sign up via the link above and join the team with the $20 registration fee.
Additional note - I believe Kevin Ollie is co-hosting this shindig, so ten toes in and all that.
