Cystic Fibrosis and a really good hot dog!!!

If you are local you have an opportunity this weekend to help Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes thick, sticky  mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. Without treatment, this condition is fatal. Luckily, there are now many wonderful treatments and medications available that allow people with CF to live healthy, normal lives.

However, the current median life expectancy is still only 37.4 years. Scientists are coming closer and closer to finding a cure for CF -- just this year an exciting new drug was submitted for FDA approval that "fixes" things at the cellular level for people with a select group of CF mutations -- but they need more help.

Here's how you can play a part...

This Saturday, November 5th, there is a run right here in Provo. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is hosting "The Dawg Run," a 2.2 mile run from Provo High to J-Dawgs and back. 



Registration is at 10:30 a.m. and the run is at 11:00 a.m. 

The price is $20. Proceeds go directly to the CF Foundation to help scientists find a cure for CF.


Here's the great thing about this race: Participants will run to J-Dawgs, actually get to eat a J-Dawg, and then run back.
(This cracks me up!!! I think this is a great idea though -- think of the other venues you could do this with for fundraising. I can think of a few places I love to eat at enough that I might be willing to run there just to get to eat! Cupcake shop next time anyone?) Running and eating -- brilliant. 

All of the info above I received from my sweet friend Sarah, whose two-year-old daughter Madeline suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. Just like anyone else who deals with this on a personal level, I know she would appreciate any support you can give this event and this really good cause.

Plus, ....you get a J-Dawg!!! If you haven't had one -- you should!

Spread the word!

If you want to participate, go here for more information. If you like the idea of helping but not the idea of running, you can donate directly to the foundation on this page.

Local 5K for a good cause

and a good family.

for this lovely family...the Teemants.

It will take place this Saturday, November 13th
9:30 a.m. at Kiwanis Park here in Provo

Just one week after graduating from BYU, Leo was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma. Leo is a husband, a father of three small children (including a four-month-old baby), a giving community member, and a friend to many. 



All proceeds from this race benefit the Teemant family.


Go here for more info


or here to register.


If you can't be at the race, you can still donate to the family by going here or you can donate directly t the Teemant family at any Wells Fargo bank.


Our love and prayers to this sweet family.

Cooper's Run

Here is a chance to do some good and do something good for you.

It's called Cooper's Run.

It is in honor of this little boy.

Cooper.

He unexpectedly died July 31, 2009 at just 4 years old.

This run was started by his loving family for three reasons.

First, to honor Cooper by turning the anniversary of his death into a yearly tradition where they are surrounded by friends, family and community engaged in a good cause.

Second, they want to bring attention toward and say "thank you" to all of the City of Orem and EMS workers everywhere who act with so much reverence, respect, and compassion during these difficult situations.

Third, they would like to raise money a scholarship for other 3 and 4 year olds who could not otherwise afford it, be able to attend "Learning Dynamics" -- the preschool Cooper attended and loved.

Cooper's Run

will be July 31, 2010.

There will be a 5K as well as a family/kid's fun run.

The 5K will begin at 9:00 a.m.

and the Fun Run will begin at 10:00 a.m.

There will be otter pops at the end of the run, as well as an outdoor band and up-close look at some of Orem's police fire and rescue vehicles.

And, if all goes well....a visit from the AirMed helicopter. 

Go here for all of the race details and registration information.

Come help a family honor this sweet boy and create something good.

CUCIL 5K: Run, Walk, & Roll

Need something good to do this weekend?

Here's an option for locals.

The CUCIL 5K will be 

this Saturday, June 26th

8:00 a.m.

CUCIL is:

The Central Utah Center for Independent Living

The 5K is a fundraiser to help provide services to people with disabilities.

Go here for all of the information.

It is a fun race for families and also a marathon qualifier for serious racers.

They have race categories for all different age groups, as well as divisions for all types of abilities including: Runners, Walkers, Manual Wheelchairs, Motorized Wheelchairs, and Handcycles.

image via CUCIL

Not a runner, but you want to help?

Here's how.

You can be a virtual runner and make a donation to sponsor one of their clients to participate. 

Go here.

OR

You can go here to donate directly to CUCIL.

OR 

You can go here to find out how you can help with registration, water to the runners, and clean up.

There are plenty of ways to help.

Not local?

Find a charity race in your area to run or help out with.

Try going here to find one by location.

Marathon and Summer Camp

If running is your thing...


then here is another chance to do something good this weekend.

Saturday, June 12th is the 

Bear Lake Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K

Beautiful Bear Lake

All of the info is here...

except this.

They are working with Camp Kesem and 

some of the proceeds from the marathon will go to them.

Camp Kesem is a summer camp for children whose parents currently have or have had cancer.

It is run by college students who have an interest in serving and developing leadership skills.


They want to provide these children with a chance to just be kids and have fun.


Best of all, it is free. 


Camp Kesem has programs located all around the country. 
If you're local, the nearest one is at Brigham Young University 
and will be held Aug. 6 - 12th.


If you are not local, you can go here to see the camp nearest to you.

Here is a video from Camp Kesem BYU

If you'd like to donate directly to Camp Kesem you can go here.

If you'd like to get involved with Camp Kesem BYU you can go here.

If you are a college student and would like to get involved go here.

Here is the main Camp Kesem BYU site.

Here is the main Camp Kesem site.

This is such a good idea.