It’s over. It’s finally over! And we couldn’t have done it without you! We raised $2,300 during the course of this campaign, and during the course of the marathon, brought new awareness about autism and CAN. Running the distance with “Slappy”, doing those slamballs & burpees, was a huge physical challenge but […]
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One Week To Go!
Hello All; Its been awhile since my last update (this is Richard), and I’d like to first say how grateful we are for the donations that have come in, supporting CAN through this fundraising effort. Becky and I both feel blessed beyond words to know how this event is resonating with people. This morning, when I was doing my last long-ish run […]
News release from Surfside Beach SC
FIRST TOWN IN US TO BECOME AN AUTISM FRIENDLY TRAVEL DESTINATION SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN BECOMES FIRST AUTISM-FRIENDLY TRAVEL DESTINATION– Surfside Beach, South Carolina, January 2016– Surfside Beach SC, known as “The Family Beach,” just South of Myrtle Beach, declared itself an Autism friendly travel destination on January 12th, 2016. Already known for its beach, fishing […]
Surfside Beach to become Autism Friendly destination
The First Autism Friendly Travel Destination
Surfside Beach resolves to be an Autism Friendly destination. On January 12, 2016, the town of Surfside Beach South Carolina became the first ever Autism Friendly destination.
A Fundraising Effort to benefit Champion Autism Network
<This is the email sent today to our family and friend support network….thank you all for reading, considering, and donating!> Dear Friends; I promise to keep this short and promise this is not an ordinary fundraising endeavor! (Also, I apologize if this went to multiple email addresses I may have for you….). Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
Inside Training Run Today
It was too cold and gloomy out this morning to do my scheduled run….today called for 18 miles without Slappy (which I was really looking forward to!). Instead, I broke out the iPad, pulled up Hulu, and got caught up on a few series. The run took about 2 hours 30 minutes, about 8:20 […]
New Year’s Eve 15-mi. Training Run
Happy New Year to All! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season..and now its time to look forward to a shiny new year. With just eight weeks to go until the Myrtle Beach Marathon, I’ve got to get in some serious slamball miles! Here’s my training plan (I’m terrible at plans): Dec. 31: […]
Merry Christmas! And Now a Note on Training Through the Holidays
First and foremost, thank-you to all who have helped get this campaign moving. We are only getting started on this exciting adventure! Secondly, I wish all families the merriest and warmest of Christmases…this is a time for reflection, gratitude, good will towards everyone, and yet, not without a few challenges. Although we don’t have […]
Why Would Anyone Run 26 Miles With a Slamball?
I’m not exactly sure where the inspiration came from to take on this daunting and somewhat foolish task. I think it evolved as a couple in events unfolded in my life. When I transitioned out of the business I sold a few years ago, I began substitute teaching at a local middle school. […]
