There’s a great event coming up on April 2, Autism Awareness Day, and if you’re in the Southern California area, I’d LOVE to see you out there. If you’re not in the Southern California area, can you help me spread the word by sharing on your Facebook page or through Twitter?
Real quick, just in case you’re new here, I’m a father of three and a marathon runner. My middle child, 7-year-old Jack, is severely autistic. I wanted to use my running to try to make a difference, so last year, I ran 61 full marathons (plus two ultramarathons) to raise money and awareness for a charity I’m a part of called Train 4 Autism. I named the endeavor Operation Jack, after my little superstar.
Anyways, that was 2010. I’m working on various things in 2011 to continue to use my running to help others. The first, fittingly, will be on Autism Awareness Day, April 2. I’ll be participating in the ACT! Today for Military Families 5K/10K Run in San Diego. It’s a race that benefits military families that have children with autism. Really, it’s impossible for me not to get behind a cause like this.
I have some leftover money sitting in my foundation right now and I’m going to use it to try to get you guys to participate. Sign up for the race — that’s easy. But raise just $20 with the fundraising page you get when you participate and my foundation will kick in another $20. That’s a pretty easy amount to raise. And heck, if you don’t feel like raising money, just kick in a donation and I’ll match it! I’ll do this for the first 25 of you who do this.
My team page is at http://acttodayformilitaryfamilies.kintera.org/operationjack. You MUST register or create your team beneath my team for me to match the $20 you raise. Just click on the “Join Our Team” link when you get there and it will take you though the registration process.
If you have any questions, PLEASE feel free to email me at sam.felsenfeld@gmail.com.
And that’s pretty much it. C’mon, y’all, I’m begging for your help! Let’s get this done and have a great showing! Spread the word!
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