Back in July I mentioned an upcoming event in which I have been involved as Volunteer Coordinator. It's been a great experience so far being engaged behind the scenes. Run4Rett is this Saturday and I can't wait to see everything come together. We've had a tremendous turnout with more than 225 registered participants and another 200+ expected to sign up on race day.
We received some exciting news this week that Jean-Marc Genereux of So You Think You Can Dance Canada (who has also choreographed for So You Think You Can Dance [US]) will be joining us at the event to cut the 1K ribbon and kick off the festivities. Jean-Marc's daughter has Rett Syndrome and he was also able to make an appearance at last year's event. This year he will be bringing his family and playing a bigger role.
If anyone happens to be in the area (Richmond Green Park, Richmond Hill) this weekend, drop by for some family fun and to participate in our 1K fun run/walk or timed 5K event and help raise funds and awareness for this important cause. The race kits were stuffed last week with an incredible selection of donations procured by my sister and I'm telling you, this will be one of the most loaded race kits you have ever seen!
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I cannot wait! It is going to be so exciting to see all yours and A's hard work pay off!
Sounds like you are going to have a great turnout and great event! I love SYTYCD. Very cool that Jean-Marc will be there.
AWESOME! Sounds like a fabulous event, and if i was in town, I would have definitely come! Enjoy, and well done with your involvement!!
Best of luck on your race and your volunteer efforts. While we runners always love a great race, it is a totally different perspective when you're involved in the behind-the-scenes of the race, and with runner input, it makes it a greater event!
oh no! i am not in town!!!!
sounds like an awesome event, Marlene- can't wait to hear how it goes!
oh no! i am not in town!!!!
sounds like an awesome event, Marlene- can't wait to hear how it goes!
Happy belated Birthday!
And it's cool that you're involved with this upcoming race from the other side...
Hey , Wanted to drop you a line about a running app I developed called Cadence.
It matches music from your iPhone or Touch music library to the speed you are running at. Helps you keep the pace. Its nice to hear music all at the same beat while you run,no speeding up and slowing down.
I also have a program that works on your Mac with your itunes library and then you can use any ipod device you have.
http://www.cadenceapp.com
thanks!
very cool news!! hope the event goes well this weekend! i can't believe you were a volunteer coordinator AND training for a marathon at the same time - i've tried that before... maybe i just stunk at being a vol coordinator? ;)
Marlene, good for you, what a champion you are!
Wish I was closer, what day is it?
So cool!! Cant wait to hear how it all goes. It hink I would be a good race procurement person..I wonder if that career path would pay anything.. LOL!!
Hiya-which aid station will you be at on Sunday btw (assuming I remember correctly and you will be out on the course)? And I agree re: SWTM vs. TGLM-something to keep in mind for next year. Even if you end up with a bad day for Toronto it isn't fatal as there still are Niagara and Hamilton to follow that you can switch to-Scotia is always too warm. Plus if you're doing the full you don't get the benefit of a separate start. At Toronto I think the full marathoners will be separated from the halvers due to a separate and later start such that they will run into stragglers in the half if any at all.
Hope the event goes well this weekend! Sounds like a great event for a good cause. :)
Well, that's very cool!
Too awesome! I wish I lived closer - that race kit sounds incredibly tempting :)
Sounds like it's going to be great!! Have fun!!
Wishing you good weather! That is so cool! I think we need a reality show called, "so you think you can run!" lol funny stuff!
wow that is awesome!!! i love so you think you can dance:) i really get sucked in.. they have some talent!!
Amazing! You have such a good heart. I'm running the zoo race per your reco on Sat, but I'll be wishing you and your race well!
What a great event - glad you could get involved.
VERY COOL!!!
sounds like a great event! hope everything goes smoothly race day!
Damn it I missed your birthday. Happy late birthday! :) Hope you had a good one! Thats awesome about the event! very cool
Sounds like this will be a very successful event! It's gotta be interesting to be involved on the other side. When I start organizing a race (eventually...) I'll be asking You the questions ;) ha
Sounds like a great cause and fun race! Glad everything is coming together!!
Sounds like a great event!
MCM Mama
Marlene I hope everything goes well! I would totally come and volunteer or run, but I am going to the bike show that day. I hope it all goes well!
Very cool of you to get involved in such a great charity event. Have fun and enjoy the rewards of your hard work.
Happy belated!
Wow, this is just awesome! It must be so interesting to get involved behind the scenes. Makes me want to get involved in planning some kind of charity event! Good luck!
Ok, so I know this doesn't have a lot to do with anything, but I just learned that in Canada you basically have a "Dancing with the Stars" (SYTYCD made me think of it) but it's figure skating and with old hockey players. And Tie Domi is on it. And some how I didn't know that it existed. And it's pretty much the best idea ever. You Canadians and your wonderful things!!
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