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NWR: Race for Wishes

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So I know alot of you might not be runners, but this event is really fun and I figured I'd share as registration just opened. You can also walk this event (which i plan on doing this year with the dogs, instead of run). They have music, and boothes for kids, and awesome food.

The event will be located in Irving TX on the morning of March 26th.

http://raceforwishes.kintera.org/faf/help/helpEventInfo.asp?ievent=441908&lis=1&kntae441908=A1531F2377404397BB834DD78ADCBF31

I'll be running/walking for a team again this year, so if you want any info on it you can check out the link above or PM me :)

This event is all about donations to go towards the Make a Wish Foundation, so even if you don't want to run or walk you can come out and enjoy the event and donate some money for some good food :)
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    I might be able to do it.  We have a March trip in the works so I'll have to wait and see what the dates are.

    I'm not a "runner" by any means but I did run my first 5K on Thanksgiving Day.   I've slacked on my running since then so something like this would give me motivation to do it again.
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    I may do that :) I live in Las Colinas, and am a runner. Well.....I've been slacking lately. It's been so cold....
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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_nwr-race-wishes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:debee734-4031-48e8-9305-d8f563d570c1Post:bf927ee7-9abf-430c-ae5e-a66afed12813">Re: NWR: Race for Wishes</a>:
    [QUOTE]I might be able to do it.  We have a March trip in the works so I'll have to wait and see what the dates are. I'm not a "runner" by any means but I did run my first 5K on Thanksgiving Day.   I've slacked on my running since then so something like this would give me motivation to do it again.
    Posted by Tiffany618[/QUOTE]

    I did the 5k run part last year, and it was GREAT motivation for getting back in the gym. I'd like to do it again this year, but I can't just yet because of my knees. I do plan on doing the 5k walk though, and FI is either going to do the run or the walk. It's a ton of fun!
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_nwr-race-wishes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:debee734-4031-48e8-9305-d8f563d570c1Post:f0c4d03d-7cd8-47a6-8cd1-23abdafd34ba">Re: NWR: Race for Wishes</a>:
    [QUOTE]I <strong>Well.....I've been slacking lately. It's been so cold....
    </strong>Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

    THIS, exactly.  LOL..  I've kept up with everything else... just not running.  I detest the treadmill and it's soo cold outside... not to mention DARK when I get home even if it is warm.
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    I know...I've been so into body pump and spin classes at the gym I've let my running go a little bit. 


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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    I hated running in the dark lol.

    I think my favorite memory of this event was last year when they had the chick-fil-a cow out there, giving out free coupons for food, after the event we drove to the chick-fil-a down the street and got full on free kids meals :)

    I <3 chick-fil-a! :)
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    C'mon Tiffany, I'll do it if you do it :)
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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_nwr-race-wishes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:debee734-4031-48e8-9305-d8f563d570c1Post:3721541c-8811-46cc-9dd1-da248d90acec">Re: NWR: Race for Wishes</a>:
    [QUOTE]C'mon Tiffany, I'll do it if you do it :)
    Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

    lol...peer pressure!!
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    Natalie - Give me a week to see if I can confirm the dates for this trip (it's a company thing so unfortunately I have zero control).

    If we will be in town then I'll do it!
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    10-4 :)

    How much is the minimum donation amount? I know the MS150 race you have to raise at least a certain amount before you can race. 
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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    Natalie- there is no minimum...at least that i'm aware of..but i'm on a "team" so it could be different for singles. Let me find out and i'll let you know :)

    Registration is due at noon the day before the event, i THINK you can register the day of....but it's $10 more.

    If you register online it's $25.
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    I was just reading the FAQ.  It doesn't look like there is a minimum, but there are prizes for the highest fundraisers.
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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_nwr-race-wishes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:debee734-4031-48e8-9305-d8f563d570c1Post:2bd3d126-1a58-42f2-b92a-ce663af0e75d">Re: NWR: Race for Wishes</a>:
    [QUOTE]I was just reading the FAQ.  It doesn't look like there is a minimum, but there are prizes for the highest fundraisers.
    Posted by Tiffany618[/QUOTE]

    Yeah i don't think there is...but i emailed my team leader to ask JUST to be sure.
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks ladies!
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_nwr-race-wishes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:debee734-4031-48e8-9305-d8f563d570c1Post:425175ba-a9ca-42b1-9ad7-8228df4b925f">Re: NWR: Race for Wishes</a>:
    [QUOTE]DFW Knotties team anyone?
    Posted by mrsamandamiller[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>That would be awesome!

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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    That would be really neat!! :)

    I'm already registered for a team...I wonder if i can be on two? Hmmm lol. Probably not. :)

    But i'll be on "Michaels League". Michael was a family friends son who battled cancer from the age of 1 to i believe 8? He passed away August of 2008. Make-a-wish sent him to Disney world for a day :)
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    I agree, if we can get that many people.

    I know that Kathy is a runner. But I have seen her around here lately. 
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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    And don't forget you don't HAVE to run to be on a team. You can do the 5k walk, they time you with that as well. Or you can do what's called a Fun Run/Walk...i think it's only a mile. And you can even bring the pups! As this is a very dog friendly event!
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  • msealemseale member
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    edited December 2011
    Aww, I'd love to do this, but I just signed up to to the Rock n roll 1/2 marathon the day after.  So I'm going to be resting.

    Kathy gets on every now and then.  She posted a while back that her work blocked the site or something so she can't really get on during the day. Maybe if you PM her.
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    Oh, and if y'all do a team, I'd happily donate to the cause.
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  • serlaceserlace
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    edited December 2011
    I'll donate.  I won't run.  :)
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    Lacey- you could walk! :)

    We should organize a team for a G2G or something.
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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    *raises hand*

    I'm walk WITH the team :) But i don't think i can officially register for it...
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    *hand raised*  (assuming I'm in town...but I'm fairly sure I will be)
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  • serlaceserlace
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    edited December 2011
    **Raises hand**  I will WALK.  :) (Hey, I may even walk fast! - Whoa!)
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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_nwr-race-wishes?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:debee734-4031-48e8-9305-d8f563d570c1Post:bfc9958f-929a-4310-be3b-4860a35e6d20">Re: NWR: Race for Wishes</a>:
    [QUOTE]**Raises hand**  I will WALK.  :) (Hey, I may even walk fast! - Whoa!)
    Posted by serlace[/QUOTE]

    We can <strong><u>walk</u></strong> together! :)

    If you want...lol. I think FI is going to walk too, we'll for sure be bringing both the dogs! I'm excited! This was so much fun last year :)
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  • bigbabyfacebigbabyface member
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    edited December 2011
    Herre's the response i got back from my team leader:

    "There's no donation minimum as a single unless you set the goal for yourself. As a team we just try to raise money. You're not required to donate anything yourself when you are a part of the team. It's completely up to the team members if they want to add to it. The registration fee is donation in itself. :) "

    Hope that helps!
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  • carmen9311carmen9311 member
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    edited December 2011
    i'm a volunteer for MAW and was on the committee for the race last year.

    there are no minimums to raise. y be sure to register so that you get a shirt and bag of goodies. also, wish kids will typically do some type of performance and wish families will be there too. there's always breakfast and lunch there too. the walk is typically finished by 11:30 or so. if y'all have any questions, let me know!
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  • NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    I would totally be up for the team if we have enough people! 
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  • serlaceserlace
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    edited December 2011
    How many people is that?  We need a team leader to set it all up.  I think I count (without going back a page to double check) five people.  If we are bringing DH/FI's (like Ashlee mentioned), then that's 6, right?  Or was I counting Ashlee when I can't because she's on another team. 

    How many do we need?
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