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Subject: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 13 May 07 - 02:32 PM Ezra Cooley is riding across the country on horseback, and then on around the world. The former rodeo and endurance rider is 27. He says he and his dad were riding one day, talking about really long rides; he started wondering if a ride around the world was possible. Sure it was! His trip will benefit a children's cancer charity, and will also be the adventure of a lifetime for him. Cooley calls Chico, California, home; he left it in April 2006. By the time he reaches Manhattan, he will have travelled about 5,000 miles. Only 22,000 more to go. (story: Wellsboro Gazette) Last spring, I used my aquatic rehab time to raise money for a Mudcat-related project that was going on at the time. Skipy's efforts for MS are well known. Another thread ran recently about another Catter's project. So I've decided to let folks know about my own expanded efforts, which I call AquaBucks. AquaBucks is people who are using aquatics for their own recovery and rehabilitation, and their sponsors who support their efforts by donating to charitible projects according to how much aquatic work is done. AquaBucks is a very simple organization for doing a couple of good things: 1. Hooking up aquatic exercisers who are using water-based strategies regularly for serious recovery and/or rehabilitation; All funds raised go directly to the charitable projects, with checks made out to the charity and not to me. Sponsors choose from the below calendar of charities, whose missions I publicize; or they may designate and publicize any project of their choice (such as Mudcat). I'll be forwarding all proceeds directly to the supported charities without a stop in my bank account. Sponsors receive an acknowledgement from the charity, for their tax records. (I can provide verification and assistance.) ===================== 2006 ===================== Are you doing something similar? Or would you like to participate in any way? ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 13 May 07 - 02:49 PM "World exercise champion" walks backward to help children (Wellsboro Gazette) Bill Kathan Jr., a former New England dairy farmer, sleeps in his van if no lodging is affordable. When no one offers him a ride back to it, he walks backward to and from the van, counting all miles toward his goal. A journey of 3,000 miles begins with a first step. For Bill Kathan Jr., that first step, and every one thereafter, was backward. Kathan started a walk from Hartford, Ct., to Los Angeles, Ca., on April 5. He plans to walk backward across the U.S. to promote his "Youth Development Foundation." Kathan accepts pledges up to $1 per mile for the 3,000-mile journey through his web site, www.mrbillydf.com. "This is not for me. It's to do with the children," Kathan said. "I want to help kids learn to get along. I want to teach them to do things with their talents and to talk with a civil tongue." Kathan, 54, began promoting physical fitness in about 2000, and now holds world records for dozens of calisthenic exercises. According to his web site, Kathan set the first records for one-finger and two-finger pushups, and Guinness Wold Records recognized him for a record in backhand pushups. He trains to break those and other records when he is not walking. "People call me the 'World Exercise Champion,' Kathan said. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 13 May 07 - 02:51 PM The Challenge Wouldn't it be great to be able to say "I swam the English Channel"? Wouldn't it be even better to be able to say you did it all for charity? Well, now you can! ASPIRE, the national spinal cord injury charity, is inviting swimmers young and old from across the United Kingdom to take part in their annual ASPIRE Channel Swim. This popular event will take place between Monday 17th September and Sunday 9th December 2007 - but before you start thinking "the Channel will be freezing at that time of year", think again! You can clock up the equivalent distance of the Channel (22 miles) in the warmth and comfort of any swimming pool and you don't even have to do it all yourself - you can do it as a team, school or club. Swimming is one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise: Excellent calorie and fat burner Minimal stress to the joints Builds stamina |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 13 May 07 - 02:52 PM Naturists to swim loch for charity Six naturists are to attempt a nude swim of Loch Ness in aid of charity, it has emerged. British Naturism (BN), the UK's internationally recognised body for naturism, has organised the sponsored swim in support of the BN President's Charity of the Year, Cancer Research UK. Four men and two women, including one from the United States, will swim the loch three times, in relays, with each swimmer in the water for an hour at a time. The event is expected to last two days over next weekend. This will be the second time BN has supported a naturist swim in the loch. President Pat Thompson said: "British Naturism are delighted to be organising another Loch Ness swim. "Our previous swim in 2000 was highly successful and this year's promises to be every bit as popular as well as a lot of fun. "Our association with Cancer Research UK makes it all the more worthwhile. "We have been overwhelmed by the support Cancer Research UK have given us through the year and we hope our adoption of such a well-known and worthy cause shows that naturists are not the secretive people they are often perceived to be, but are keen to support the outside world and be part of a wider community." The event is being further supported by Speedo and Zoggs who have provided goggles and swim caps, and Monster Activities at Loch Ness, who have provided one of the support boats. British Naturism is the UK's officially recognised organisation for naturism. It exists to support and unite naturists around the UK and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. © Copyright Press Association Ltd 2005, All Rights Reserved. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 18 May 07 - 01:49 PM Summary Week of May 14, 2007 Mon., May 14: 45 x 1, 120 - 160 BPM + 30 x 1, 120 - 160 BPM Tues., May 15: 45 x 1, to 130 max BPM; 30 x 1 to 160 BPM. Weds., May 16: Thunderstorms in the area, no pool. House chores, stairs. Thurs., May 17, 45 x 1 @130BPM, 20 minutes coolwater rest, 30 x 1 @130BPM Fri., May 18, 45 x 2 @130BPM broken by 20 minutes coolwater rest/mini-meal. Totals 45 x 5 + 30 x 2 = 285 minutes @ avg. 130 BPM = about 35 miles in 4 days, or avg. about 8-1/2 miles per day-- on schedule to surpass last year's December peak well before July 1. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 18 May 07 - 01:52 PM The reporter who visited today told me about another guy doing this, in the form of a nationwide bike ride. Near our area he was incacitated by bad saddle sores, so is doing a tint on motorcycle before going back to cycling. I forget what charity he's supporting. I asked him to pass the word that I'd host the guy at the pool for a stopover; I know the water will do him some good while keeping his leg muscles fit. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 31 May 07 - 10:44 AM Oops, I'm behind on stats. (refresh) ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 06 Jun 07 - 10:31 AM Local paper sez they are running a story this week. Now I can really start promotions! A donor has challenged me: How many different pools, lakes, and ponds can I aquajog in, this summer? A donation per location. Mmario-- whatcha got up your way? ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Jun 07 - 10:45 AM Don't forget guys, I'm walking 6 miles for Cancer Research/Breast Cancer on Sunday 10th... still time to sponsor me at Make Liz the Squeak excercise! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 06 Jun 07 - 10:49 AM Good Liz! I'll think of you while I'm in the water. I hope others will list their stuff too-- my idea was not only my own shameless self-promotion, but others' as well. Liz, can I put a link there to your effort/thread, here? Anyone else want to be listed on my website? ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 07 Jun 07 - 09:45 AM The "local" TV sports staff invited the public to challenge them to a sports duel. I suggested they could probably not outlast me in my "orphan" sport (aqua-jogging), and they're on! I hope to get a lot of visibility for the charities I'm supporting, as well as the sport itself. Gonna be fun! ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Jun 07 - 11:45 AM Well, there's only a couple of days left before I do my one-off thing but yes, by all means put it out and about. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 07 Jun 07 - 06:47 PM You may be able to parlay your one-off into a larger phenomenon with a little creative opportunism. Best of luck and have fun! You will at least serve as an additional role model. Do not underestimate the effect that can have. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Jun 07 - 01:42 PM We're always after ways of raising more money, both for ourselves and for our other charity, so any ideas are welcome. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 09 Jun 07 - 01:54 PM I'm having some good luck with challenges-- either on my own or with a team, challenging some folks who think they can whip my fat butt. Betting on the winner, goes to chairty, press coverage, etc. A fun fundraiser here in our area involves a group willing to be incarcerated;n supporters have to bail them out (after a visit to jail to mock the inmates of course). How it works: People get "arrested" at work or whatever, on whatever "charge" they can be found guilty of, hauled off in a marked car, tried by a mock court, pictures being taken at all turns of course..... "Jail" is a hastily constructed cell on Main Street for lotsa mocking opportunities. Ought to be a way to incorporate exercise-- inmates at hard labor? If I could get the local hardass to come whip me to keep me jogging? Take it from there and have fun with it. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: Liz the Squeak Date: 10 Jun 07 - 05:16 AM Er.... given that the average age of our choir is 64, some of them have trouble getting around and most of them are ... how can I say this..... not into what they perceive as juvenile activities, that may be a hard one to start off. As it is, only a quarter of the chorus actively participate in major fundraising activities. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 10 Jun 07 - 09:08 AM They can be the jury convicting the able-bodied which if necessary can be you, on your own. Any really good idea can be microcosm-ed or maximized with a little thought. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 10 Jun 07 - 09:41 AM Away over part of the weekend, I came home yesterday to a call in repsonse to the local news story and photo that appeared (abbrev. version HERE) A lady in the area wants to jump in with me, cool! I'll be encouraging her to GET SPONSORS! ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 17 Jun 07 - 10:55 AM Spring 2007 estimate: 48+ hours in 12 weeks = average 4 hours per week ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 19 Jun 07 - 07:28 PM Logistics are yet to be confirmed, but I expect to be aquajogging against the local TV news' sports department Monday or Tuesday next week. The station has a "challenge us" deal; I took the bait, betting they cannot sustain the pace or duration of my workouts. They declined to attempt the three hours that is my norm, planning a two-hour effort instead. Would anyone care to offer a small wager (and trash talk)? Proceeds to charity of course. If all goes as planned, supporters should get a copy of the event captured on DVD. Me against 3 guys, one a part-time hockey goalie. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Jun 07 - 07:41 PM The clips of the stations sports challenges so far are HERE. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 22 Jun 07 - 05:51 PM It's on-- Tuesday, 1 PM, in Elmira NY. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 22 Jun 07 - 11:19 PM LOL-- I just recruited a teammate. The plan is that if anybody can't take the pace or the duration our team sets-- it IS a challenge match-- then they have to drop out to serve a penalty. Not to a comfy poolside chair, but to a ten-minute penalty walk in the shallow end to demonstrate their ignominy! Then they can come back in the deep end, rejoin the rest of us, and try again! ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: frogprince Date: 23 Jun 07 - 09:58 PM Our neice, approx 27 years old, is training for a cancer research benefit triathalon in California in September. She biked 15 miles before 9 a.m. a couple of days ago. We just put in our pledge. May I say we're proud of her? : ) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 24 Jun 07 - 08:12 AM Good for her! She has penty of time to train right for it-- I hope she has some qualified guidance? ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 25 Jun 07 - 07:50 PM This will SOUND creepy, but they LOOK cool: I just made prizes for all the participants. You can buy body parts at the craft shop, so I took small legs and small arms (about finger size) to make leg awards for the joggers and hand awards for the helpers. The base is a piece of flotation foam, cut in a circle. Next is a blank CD in honor of the music that runs this sport, shiny side up. Next is a short coumn of foam pool noodle, cut off at an angle like a big piece of sushi. The arm or the leg comes out from that at a jaunty angle, each one different. They'll get cheesy labels for the silly things they honor, and YES they are cheesy prizes-- it's a cheesy (campy) event! ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 26 Jun 07 - 07:44 PM Of course I won. Forfeits by opponents at 30 minutes, 40, and 45. Have to count up what was raised-- for Relay for Life. DVD will furnish a FR as well. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 27 Jun 07 - 10:16 AM I've summarized the above here: http://groups.msn.com/aquabucks/otherfolks.msnw And I've gotten an email reply this AM exploring another challenge offer. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 27 Jun 07 - 11:20 AM I learned so much yesterday-- stuff you can't learn without DOING it? Even my past PR experience didn't fully integrate till I'd done this first challenge. 1. Yesterday's challengers didn't put even a nickel in their betting can. 2. The next challenger will be asked $5 a head (direct to the charity of choice) in advance for me to show up! :~) 3. Yesterday's challengers brought a cheering section of wives and girlfriends, and they didn't kick in either. So next time, there will be a small admission charge for lookie-loo's too-- a buck each-- direct to the charity. Quote of the day from yesterday: Bruce (referee) to challenger: "Don't forget you're going to feel this later today... " Challenger: Oh, I work out, I think I'll be fine..... Perky Susan: Yeah, Bruce, maybe they snowshoe deep snow every day, and we just didn't know! ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: wysiwyg Date: 27 Jun 07 - 10:44 PM SEE IT YOURSELF |
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Subject: RE: BS: Exercising for Charity From: GUEST,Sandra Date: 19 Jul 07 - 05:01 AM Wish you luck! google team. |
