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| Karah Levely-Rinaldi's Fundraising Page |
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Then 5-year-old Kaia finishes her first 5K, the Wondergirl 5K at Long's Park, grinning from ear to ear. She was inspired to run a race after watching her big sis and Girls on the Run participant Alexis, and Mom, in previous races. |
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| Hello, and welcome to my page!
Most of you will remember that I joined Team Tiara last year to help support Girls on the Run of the Grand Valley, and to take on the challenge of training for my first half marathon. I'm back again this year, now with three half marathons under my belt, and have upped the ante. I will be running my first full marathon, the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon on October 26, and am training to make it an attempt for a Boston Marathon qualifying time (BQ). I am also doubling my fundraising goal this year from $1000 to $2000. I have been inspired by my two oldest daughters completing Girls on the Run 5K's, and hope I can do the same thing for them by showing them that Mom is willing to set a challenging goal and work hard to try to achieve it.
I would truly appreciate your help and support again this year for this wonderful program. Girls on the Run of the Western Colorado is one of the largest GOTR councils in the nation, in large part because it offers one of the lowest registration fees in the country, with scholarships readily available so no girl is ever turned away from this life-changing program. Program costs for each girl in the program actually run $80-100, but the fee is kept at a low $30 for the ten-week program thanks to support from individuals and businesses. All coaches and race support are volunteers as well, and there are new schools in other cities on the Western Slope being added to the program each semester. Your donation is tax deductable, and is directly responsible for keeping this wonderful program available and affordable to ALL girls here on the Western Slope of Colorado. Any level of support is greatly appreciated-even "small" contributions add up and make a huge difference in the lives of these girls. |
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Total Donations Collected:$1,077
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| Goal: $2,000 |
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| Team Tiara is the charity running leg of Girls on the Run (GOTR). GOTR is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. Our mission is to educate and prepare girls for a life time of self-respect and healthy living. Please check out our website at www.girlsontherun.org. |
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