CCFA Fundraiser - I'm running a HALF MARATHON!!!!!

With all the Pre-Party fundraisers happening and being planned, I would think they only reach out to a small group of fans who are attending the events. I am posting because it is my hope to give all Pit members and PJ fans an avenue to donate to one of the band’s charities, the CCFA. It is my hope that awareness is received and spread.

I have joined Team Challenge, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s newest fundraising program that trains you to run a half marathon (yes, that’s 13.1 MILES) while raising funds and awareness for the Foundation. Over the next 16 weeks I have committed to a training schedule, along with my fellow Northwest teammates, for the Half Marathon on July 20, 2008 from Napa to Sonoma, CA. In return, I have promised to raise funds for the CCFA that will offer support in the areas of education, research, and patient services. Your one time donation could also be applied to run Camp Oasis, a camp for kids afflicted with IBDs, to associate them with those who understand and let them know they are not alone.

Together, we can make a difference by raising funds and awareness! I have a webpage, shared with fellow Pit member BridgeBitch (Jessica), who is also participating in the marathon, where you can donate online (or get an address to donate offline) and learn more about CCFA at:

http://www.active.com/donate/napa08northwest/jessbrian

Please check back with this thread from time to time as I will give updates on my progress and announce some fundraising ideas that I’m lining up. Thanks for your time and remember, no donation is too big or too small!!!!!