The Arthritis Walk was yesterday, and our Frozen Woman team raised over $3,694!!! I'm so thrilled that everyone came out, and that they did such a wonderful job raising money and donating money themselves. I had no idea that we'd do so well.
We were in the top 10 teams in Toronto thanks to our efforts, and my younger sister Jamie (yes, she's a tad competitive) already has big plans for next year, involving raising money with a hot-dog stand, T-shirts, etc. You go, girl, I say! (Me, not quite so competitive, lol!).
It was the perfect day: sunny and clear, and while it was on the hot side, there was a lovely breeze, and we walked the beautiful park route (yes, we walked multiple loops of the 1km route rather than the city-traffic 5km route, which we'd signed up for, because I wasn't sure how I'd do and with the 5km route, there's was no way to get back if you couldn't do it). It was a good thing I decided to do that. My hips were sore-ish, but when we got back to the car after the walk, my legs were actually shaking. Same thing when we got back to my place. I felt fine other than that, and it wasn't dehydration, so I'm not sure what was up with that. They were still kind of shaky for some time.
Anyway, the organizers did a fabulous job. There were muffins and yogurt to snack on and coffee and water to drink before the walk start, water and yummy green tea drinks during, and after there was a barbecue with hamburgers (veggie, too!) and hotdogs and all kinds of fruit. Music was playing and added to the party atmosphere.
I had such a good time with my family and friends (many hugs were exchanged!).
All in all, a fun, fun morning!
Congratulations! That's a wonderful achievement (both the walking and the money raised).
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lene! It really was a wonderful way to spend a morning.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You raised a lot of money! I'm so pleased, Laurie! And glad you had such a wonderful time, too, even if you were pretty wiped and shaky afterwards.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an important cause, such a really good one. While I live in America, and not Canada, I know that research and breakthroughs on illnesses tend to be passed along and shared. So thank you for raising so much toward a cure and for increased education and understanding. And congratulations for doing the walk in spite of sore hips. You're the best!
-Wren
Thanks, Wren! Everyone did such an amazing job, and I was so happy to see them all come out!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Laurie! As someone with RA, I'd like to personally thank you for raising awareness and money for arthritis!! You rock for doing a walk with RA!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you :)
That's awesome, such a great effort! Go you - and your sister. Hope things are looking up for you.
ReplyDeleteThx Pony & Squirrel! It was mucho fun!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I think I need an animal nickname!
$3694!! Great job Laurie. Thanks for caring enough to get involved with it, and tell Jamie thanks as well. Hope your hips are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteWhat animal would you like to be? Apparently I'm a squirrel because I have (dyed) red hair and I hoard and nibble at all my food... great?lol
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! Well done you! And it's lovely to see the pics and the sunshine as I look out of my office window ant the grey blanket sky and continuous mizzling rain!
ReplyDeleteHey Squirrel! Don't know what kind of animal. A sleepy one, cause I like taking naps?
ReplyDeletePolly: Thank you! It has been lovely here lately; we've been very lucky with the weather...hope you get some good weather soon. :) L
Laurie~ I am SOOOO behind on your blog!! But I'm catching up RIGHTNOW! It is AMAZING that you managed to raise so much money. When school isn't taking over my life anymore, I'd like to get involved in RA awareness too. ~;o) You're awesome.
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