One step at a time, I’ve tapped, walked, and yoga’d my way through 9 miles so far and I’m having fun being part of something big and getting more active than I’ve been in a while.
There was one day I had to choose between walking outside in the rain and inside on the treadmill (but without air conditioning). I got drenched but it was a sensory joy.
Most days have been treadmill days. The days I have walked outside have been glorious and I hope to be doing that much more once it cools off here.
The Miracle Marathon is a 27-day virtual fundraising campaign to get active while helping kids get well. It’s been fun getting the daily emails with challenges, inspiring stories, and motivational messages. Read my informational post here if you missed it.
So far, I have raised $63 for kids at Texas Children’s Hospital. Even better, my team has raised over $3000!
The challenge is to raise $10/day for kids in your community to receive lifesaving medical care. That’s $272. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals across North America, which, in turn, use the money where it’s needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, helping local kids. I’d jump up and down if you would visit my fundraising page and help me get to that goal. (Plus I get a super awesome tshirt to remember my accomplishment.)
Here’s the best part, in my opinion. Houston holds the #1 position with the most people registered (580). I’m so proud of us! BUT… we are not #1 in terms of funds raised ($18,000). I’d sort of like to beat out Oakland, CA for that spot ($30,000).
I’d love to invite you to donate to the cause. Thank you for your support! You know what they say… slow and steady wins the race.
Nice work with the fundraising and the indoor/outdoor walking. And how fun you got to have a rain walk! What wonderful pictures. I especially love that snail shot.
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Thank you, Deborah! The walking feels really good and I will continue it after this marathon ends on Sunday. I find I get into a rhythm that helps me calm my thoughts.
Slow and steady – that’s been my pace for many many years and it has worked well. Good job on the fundraising!
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Thanks, Linda! I am terrible at slow and steady but am getting much better at it. It finally dawned on me that by running in huge spurts, I’m exhausted. It doesn’t really make sense. I am changing!
What a feel-good! Thank you for sharing this.
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What I like about this fundraiser is that it’s a gift to oneself as well to the children. Thanks for telling us. I’ll check out your fundraising page.
That’s so true. The daily walking is giving me an inner confidence and calm, as well as a healthier lifestyle. 🙂
It’s so hard to raise money! I’ve been through that struggle too, which is one reason I gave. I loved your pictures for this one, especially the snail. I am fortunate to live in a relatively cool place. I’ve not even needed to run my swamp cooler this week, and somehow the rain never was falling during my morning and evening commute. I dropped my car off to be repaired on Sunday and hope to have it back tomorrow evening, so I’ve had to get to work on muscle power every day. Speaking of which, it’s time to go!
Thank you again, Susanna. I finally reached $272 and it feels so good to have helped. I’m really really REALLY looking forward to some cooler weather. Please!