If you’ve been around here, you know that I run the NYC 1/2 every year with Alexandra’s Playground. This organization was founded by my friends, Andrea and Michael Vitale, to honor the life of their daughter who passed away in 2008 when she was four years old. Alex loved to play, so the mission of the organization is to provide opportunities for children in underserved communities to have safe and active play areas.
Andrea and I went to college together and later became friends through (surprise) running. We ran into one another time and time again in NJ and NYC on the run. Somehow when the going got tough in Central Park, or during the New York Marathon, Andrea’s smile and cheers would always be there to carry me forward. Her positive energy and spirit are unmatched. Check out my interview with Andrea on Alexandra’s Playground HERE.
For the seventh year in a row, I’m joining the Alexandra’s Playground NYC Half Marathon Team. Last year, our team raised over $50,000 to build playgrounds and deliver programs all over the world. Alexandra’s Playground has funded and participated in over 20 playground builds in the US, Haiti and Afghanistan. They’ve also installed an interactive play exhibit at NY Presbyterian Children’s Hospital and produced a video on pediatric concussions.
Since I recently raised money for Cycle for Survival, I haven’t really spread the word far wide for this fundraising effort. Like last year, I decided to host a RAFFLE instead of just asking for support.
Here are the raffle PRIZES:
Your choice of $50 gift cards – J Crew, Gap Brands or $25 Amazon/$25 Walmart –winner Melissa Z.Volume Maker Wireless Run Bud Headphones ($99 Retail Value)winner Kathy J.
Yoga Pack – Yogitoes Skidless Towel, Bliss Stainless Water Bottle and Manduka hand towel (over $99 retail value)– winner Lauren P.Rareform tote bagand RuMe Gear Bag ($60 retail value)– Winner Debbie S.
HOW TO ENTER a/k/a THE RULES:
1. Donate $10 or more to Alexandra’s Playground. Please go to my page on Crowdrise and select your donation amount. It is a 501(c)3 organization so your donation is tax deductible! Please note that $10 is the Crowdrise minimum – if you would like to donate less than $10, that is great, too – let me know and I can facilitate it.
2. For every $5 you donate, you will receive one entry into the raffle. ($50=10 entries and so on) I will keep a tally with each donation in order of the notification of receipt.
3. Please leave a comment on this post when you donate, so that I can add you to the list!
4. All tapped out at the moment, have other commitments or don’t want to donate, but still want an entry? Leave me a comment on this post with some encouragement for the team/for my run! (ooh and please “like” my Facebook Page, if you have not already!)
5. I will pick the winners with Random Number Generator at the end of the day on Tuesday, March 20 and announce them when the winners have been notified.
6. Entrants must be in the US, over 18 and void where prohibited.
7. One prize per winner. Winner selects prize in order of draw.
Please consider supporting Alexandra’s Playground (and my run) and remember that you have to be “in it to win it”!
Please note: All prizes were furnished by me. The vendors in the raffle are not affiliated with this raffle or Alexandra’s Playground in any way.