YMCA Strong Kids in Action

Good Day To All My Supporters!

I would like to start my update by acknowledging the phenomenal support I've received from my Y colleagues and staff, friends, family and donors. Without your generous donations, time and encouragement none of the updates below would have been possible. A special thank you to Jack Flemming for donating the barbeque and Lynn Timmons of Ocean Contractors for arranging delivery and pick up.

Fundraising Updates

New Fundraising Goal - $5,000

Fundraising Events - Final Outcomes:

Strong Kids Bake Sale

• Succesful - $390 raised!
• Big THANKS to all bake good donors, sales team and supporters!
• Check out photos of the Strong Kids Bake Sales Team and Supporters.

(L to R) Strong Kids Sales Team - Liz, Ava, Theo, Callum and Michelle


(L to R) Lorraine, Lorrie and Bake Good Supporter - BILL

Strong Kids Yard Sale

• Successful - $730 raised!
• BBQ hot dogs were sold in not so barbeque - like weather and many bargin hunters left the Y with new treasures for their homes.
• Big THANKS to all treasure donors, sales team, hot dog consumers and new treasure owners!

Training Update

Running......who's idea was this? The big day is almost here and the Old Seto must perform the final deed of this Champion's commitment. If you heard my radio debut on Kool 96.5, my training is everything but running:-) To ensure that I am able to complete the 5kms run, my weekly workout routine or if you prefer "training" is weights and running on the treadmill for 15 - 20mins three times a week, yoga and soccer twice a week. This should do it, don't you think?

Went for a short run around Citadel Hill today and my running mate Julie and I have one question. Why did the British need this fortress to be so large? Since we survived this run, we are going to do the actual race route on Wednesday. It will feel like the real thing, as the weather forecast is rain:-)

As of Friday May 8th, I will be on holidays visiting family in Ontario......I will do my best to keep up with my training! I will have Internet access and will be able to track my fundraising efforts, therefore keep supporting YMCA Strong Kids.

Thank you and have a fantastic week!
Arlene

Just do it, click on the link below to my secure online pledge site and make a donation that will benefit the children and families of our community! Thank You!


YMCA Strong Kid - Theo

http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=617073&LangPref=en-CAegistrationID=617073&LangPref=en-CA

Seto Runs 5k!

Good Day Folks,

First of all, I would like to say thank you to all my supporters to date for their donations, encouragement and volunteer time in support of YMCA Strong Kids!

Quick Training Update:

Glad to report that I survived a 5k run today:-) My first 5k since the inaugural Bluenose Marathon in 2004 and it felt great! Looking forward to running the actual route before the big day...let's hope for a nice DRY day:-)

Fundraising Progress and Upcoming Events:

Thanks to your generous donations, I am very close to achieving my fundraising goal of $2,000.

Congrats to my fellow YMCA Champions that have exceeded the initial $1,000 fundraising goal and good luck to those that are almost there! GO Team YMCA Strong Kids Champions!

Fundraising never seems to end, as myself and my recruits have been selling Raffle Tickets for the past week. Volunteers will be busy next week in their kitchens baking goodies for the bake sale on Friday, April 24th in the lobby of the South Park Y. Remember to Spring Clean for YMCA Strong Kids Yard Sale on Saturday May 2nd from 9:00 - 1:00pm at the South Park YMCA.

That's all for now folks, have a great weekend!
Arlene

To sponsor me, just click on the link below. Thank You!

http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=617073&LangPref=en-CAegistrationID=617073&LangPref=en-CA

I Still Have All My Hair

First Strong Kids' fundraiser a huge success, fun was had by all children and volunteers! The children enjoyed an evening of face painting, arts and crafts and make your own pizza. The fun never stopped, as some watched the movie of choice "Bolt", while others played board games, puzzles and crafted beaded jewellery for their loved ones! Thanks to all parents for your generous donations to YMCA Strong Kids and volunteers for their valuable time! Total raised $290!

Upcoming fundraising events:

• YMCA Strong Kids Bake Sale - Friday April 24th
• YMCA Strong Kids Yard Sale - Saturday May 2nd - 9:00 - 1:00pm

Spring Clean for Strong Kids - donations of old treasures are accepted for the yard sale now until April 30th at the South Park YMCA - Attention: Barb Wade, Director of South Park Child Care Centre.
Thanks! Here are some photos from Friday night:

Can You See Me Now?

In case you were unable to locate me in the group photo (2008 Y Relay Team), here's a current shot of me working out. If you haven't visited my Bluenose Marathon Online Pledge site, I've met the minimum fundraising goal of $1,000 and have decided to up the ante to $1,500. Run Seto Run!

The first of my fundraisers is this weekend, Pizza and Movie Night with Preschoolers! Check back on Monday to see how it went or just to see if I still have hair:-)

Welcome!

Welcome to my running blog! I know many of you thought that I had retired after the 2008 Relay, however I couldn't give up the opportunity to take part in the YMCA Champions Charity Challenge. I have started training this past weekend in anticipation for the race on May 17th. Saturday was my first outdoor run of the year and already I'm looking forward to the last (May 17) :-) Check back for information on upcoming fundraising events! Thanks again to all who have donated to date!

Pledge me Here

Please follow this link to sponser me in my fundraising efforts. Every dollar counts so you can make a secure on-line donation directly me at
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=617073&LangPref=en-CA

I look forward to updating you all as I continue my training.

Arlene