BIG in 2010!

This year we are starting BIG!!! Why? Because Alejandro is not a baby or a toddler or a kindergartener! Nope, he is a BIG BOY now, and a big boy deserves a big year!

Alejandro is an eight year old who absolutely LOVES his friends. I sometimes ask myself if I was like that at eight, and I don't really remember, but I know that Alejandro would do ANYTHING for his friends. And it is amazing how things are, because his friends are doing something truly special for him. His friends have agreed to push Alejandro across the finish line to help beatSMA! They want to raise awareness, they want to raise money for research to find a cure for a friend. With the hope that one day Alejandro will be able to run his race, these kids have teamed up to make a dream a reality. It is about love, hope and FUN!

The event will take place Saturday, January 16th at 9:15am in Houston TX. The Kid's Fun Run is part of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon.

Watch the video to see their story.


This year we want to make our donations directly to research for Spinal Muscular Atrophy lead by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDAusa.org).

To make donations and learn more about Alejandro, his life with SMA and team beatSMA go to http://active.com/donate/beatsma. Or click on the beatSMA logo to the right.

Also stay tuned on January 17th for a video of the race day!

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Thanks for your contribution... it fuels our hope!

Blessings!

I am back and proud of my Team! Check out some of our fundraising ideas!

So, most of you know that I went to Puerto Rico to visit my family and my Isla del Encanto! Here is a snapshot of my vacation. I am with Alejandro at a beach in Humacao, a town in the east coast... so, the next thing east of us is Africa!


We had a blast and didn't want to come back!!! But, we are back and we are training too. Last Saturday we met for our 5 mile run. Yet, due to our trails we ended running 5.55 miles and we all did a good job!

Isn't it funny... when we started 3 miles seemed to be so long! Now, 3 miles is a piece of cake! Well, maybe not that easy... but we have come a long way. Great job team!!!

Remember that Sept. 12 is our Stretching and Injury Clinic!

Marcy Chip is cooking some fundraising ideas. Her family is planning a dinner at their house. It is going to be a 3 course meal cooked by them, they might arrange something for childcare and pricing will be per person or per couple! This event will take place in October.

Also, I am partnering with my friend Tammi Law. And we are going to have an After Work Social at SpaRomana in January. It is going to be a big party with silent auction, music, drinks, and lots of fun! They proceedings will be divided between beatSMA (MDA) and Team in Training (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society).

Start planning your events... big or small they are all fun!!!