Hi y'all--are you all getting ready? The Race for the Cure is almost here, and there are so many activities and events...
This weekend is going to be full!
Do you have your little ones registered for the Kids for the Cure? Their race will be this coming Sunday, October 3rd, from 2-4 pm, on the grounds of the State Capitol. There will be other activities going on, so please make plans to attend--your family will have a rollicky good time! You can also register at the event. We'd especially like to thank Burger King and KATV for their sponsorship of Kids for the Cure.
Are you looking for somewhere to register your children (or yourself), plus get a little Christmas shopping in on the side? Well, look no further than Komen's own Race Space! We are so excited to have the Race Space opening this Friday, October 1st, at 10 a.m. This year we are pleased to announce the Race Space will be in the Pleasant Ridge West Town Centre, (behind Carino's) at 11525 Cantrell in west Little Rock. The ladies at the Boutique (at the Race Space) have all kinds of wonderful pink ribbon items! You can choose from picture frames, jewelry, t-shirts, glasses, sweatshirts, bags, etc. A good way to get started on your holiday shopping; plus you are donating to a great cause.
While you are there, don't forget to register the men in your family for the 3 Miles of Men. They will get their own t-shirt; plus, they get a tailgate party October 8th at Diamond Bear brewery with plenty of Larry's Pizza to boot! And on Race Day, the first 100 men who show up at the Capitol Smokehouse will get a free breakfast. I work across the street from the Smokehouse--they are a nice bunch of folks who serve up some pretty good 'cue!
So get your racing shoes broken in--you're going to need some comfortable footwear with all the activities we have planned between now and October 16th! (If you need some new tennies, make a beeline to Go Running! They will help you out with some great new gear for Race day.)
Last but not least--be sure to wear PINK on Friday, October 1st. Why? Because our very own governor Mike Beebe has declared Friday to be Arkansas Go Pink For the Cure Day! He is encouraging all Arkansans to wear pink to promote efforts for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Please let everyone in your life know this by passing along this info to your family, friends, churches, businesses--let's cover this state in PINK on Friday, October 1st!
WE > ME; let's band together and be each other's WE and support each other in the search for a cure.
I'm going PINK, are you?
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Hot Time in the City
A question:
What do firemen and Race for the Cure have in Common?
Answer: First off, let me give a big shout out to the wonderful fire fighters who responded to an apartment fire at my complex last night---they came in (6 trucks!!) and proceeded to tackle the fire which they contained very quickly. Guys- Great job! But, all the while I'm standing there watching them work, I'm thinking, "WOW! These guys are REALLY hot (yes, I actually thought that!) I wonder if these will be the Dancing Firemen that have been the "Hot Spot" during the Race for the Cure?!" Whew, if they are--ladies, we are in for a treat!! 3 Miles of Men, all I can say, your work is cut out for you--the competition is on!
And with that, let's catch up with the latest Komen news hot off the presses!
A month from today--can you believe it--people from all over will be pounding the streets of Little Rock-NLR for the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Have you registered yet? Teams offline registrations are due today, so Team Captains, if you have paper registration forms for your team, please get your info and money to us ASAP--thanks!
Yesterday we had our last meeting at the Komen offices before the Race--next month we will be meeting during Race Week at the Race Space. Your Komen committee members have been on fire getting preparations ready for the Race.
Another big shout out goes to the volunteers who have worked so hard getting the shirts folded and ready for mailouts; to Donna's friends from AT&T who helped get the warehouse ready for us; the people who located the warehouse for us to use; to Trane for the cooling systems--thank you all! If you would like to volunteer to help at the warehouse (2225 Cantrell, by Cajun's) or to sign up to help at the Race Space, contact the Komen offices.
Also, thank you goes to Regional Recycling who has signed up to be not only a sponsor, but will bring pink recycling containers on Race Day. So don't throw away those plastic water & food containers--look for the pink bins!
Also, big thank yous to Kristi & Windstream for mailing out the fundraising tee shirts. (Want one? Raise at least $150, send in the money to Komen, and you'll receive a great shirt! the more $$ you raise, the better chances you have for winning some fabulous prizes!)
Needing to work off some of those summer pounds? Fitness for a Cure is happening Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30-7;30pm at War Memorial Stadium. The online fitness program, which is new this year, has 322 participants signed on! (Debbie Hall--I'm rooting for you!)
And if you are walking around downtown -- take a ride on our bus! CATA has a pink & white Komen bus this year, decorated with our theme "WE > ME". It looks great.
The Kids for the Cure has 230 children registered so far! If you have kids 12 and under, be sure to note October 3rd on your calendars. The Kids for the Cure race will be happening that day at 2pm on the State Capitol grounds. A fun time will be had by all! If you would like to volunteer, or have a booth for the event, please let the Komen office know.
And, if you have money just burning a hole in your pocket--the Race Space will be opening on Friday, October 1st! The space this year will be in the Pleasant Ridge West Shopping Centre on Cantrell (behind Carino's). The Boutique ladies assure us there will be great Komen products again this year. Remember--Christmas isn't too far away--you can do some Yuletide shopping now AND help a good cause. Volunteers are also needed to man the Space--if you can help in the afternoons during the week, we would love it! (Who knows--maybe some of those hot firemen will stop by to register for 3 Miles of Men!)
Speaking of 3MOM, ladies--please encourage your hotties to sign up. We are looking for more groups to entertain the Race participants--if your group juggles, plays music, has dancing firemen, whatever your talent--we want YOU! come join in the fun October 16th.
3 Miles of Men will have a Tailgate Party hosted by Diamond Bear brewery on October 8th, and, on Race morning, Capitol Smokehouse will be serving up breakfast, topped off with Craig O'Neill as the emcee. And, with The Buzz 103.7 on board as well for the Race, a fun time is guaranteed!
Also,word on the street is that Arkansas' own Governor, Mike Beebe, has started his own 3MOM team this year; Republicans--you going to let the Democrats one up you? Green Party, Tea Party--show your spirit as well!
Paint the Town Pink has had a few businesses showing their pink spirit already. If your business would like to donate time on your electronic billboard for Komen, we would love to have you sign on!
And if you really want to get the word out to your customers, "Adopt a Block" and "Tinkled Pink" are some really good ways to have 45,000+ potential customers see your advertising during the Race. Contact Komen for more information.
Remember too--that after the race, all these runners/walkers will be hungry and thirsty. So Restaurant people, participate in "Put a Fork In It". You will get LOTS of business & help Komen at the same time!
Speaking of food, the Pasta Party people are putting some final touches on their preparations. They do still need some "hot boxes". If you have any items you would like to donate for the silent auction that night, we'd love to hear from you.
More food-yummmmm! We want to thank Golden Corral for catering to our Survivors again this year. Also, the Survivors Luncheon volunteers are looking for wicker baskets, door prizes, and items for goody bags; if you would like to donate any, please let us know.
If the thought of all this food is going straight to your hips, The Little Rock Marathon people have a deal for you. Sign up to do the Marathon for the Cure when you sign up for the 2011 Little Rock Marathon (or half marathon, relay team, or 5K). You can raise funds for Komen as you run/walk the marathon. Training is going on now to get participants in shape; contact Komen or the Little Rock Marathon organizers for more info. 17 people have signed up so far--why not join them?
Finally, big hugs and much sympathy for our Chair, Donna Easley, and her family. Donna's father recently passed away. Donna, we know he is so proud of you--and you can bet he's going to be watching all the activities on October 16th with your mom from the best seat in the house.
What do firemen and Race for the Cure have in Common?
Answer: First off, let me give a big shout out to the wonderful fire fighters who responded to an apartment fire at my complex last night---they came in (6 trucks!!) and proceeded to tackle the fire which they contained very quickly. Guys- Great job! But, all the while I'm standing there watching them work, I'm thinking, "WOW! These guys are REALLY hot (yes, I actually thought that!) I wonder if these will be the Dancing Firemen that have been the "Hot Spot" during the Race for the Cure?!" Whew, if they are--ladies, we are in for a treat!! 3 Miles of Men, all I can say, your work is cut out for you--the competition is on!
And with that, let's catch up with the latest Komen news hot off the presses!
A month from today--can you believe it--people from all over will be pounding the streets of Little Rock-NLR for the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Have you registered yet? Teams offline registrations are due today, so Team Captains, if you have paper registration forms for your team, please get your info and money to us ASAP--thanks!
Yesterday we had our last meeting at the Komen offices before the Race--next month we will be meeting during Race Week at the Race Space. Your Komen committee members have been on fire getting preparations ready for the Race.
Another big shout out goes to the volunteers who have worked so hard getting the shirts folded and ready for mailouts; to Donna's friends from AT&T who helped get the warehouse ready for us; the people who located the warehouse for us to use; to Trane for the cooling systems--thank you all! If you would like to volunteer to help at the warehouse (2225 Cantrell, by Cajun's) or to sign up to help at the Race Space, contact the Komen offices.
Also, thank you goes to Regional Recycling who has signed up to be not only a sponsor, but will bring pink recycling containers on Race Day. So don't throw away those plastic water & food containers--look for the pink bins!
Also, big thank yous to Kristi & Windstream for mailing out the fundraising tee shirts. (Want one? Raise at least $150, send in the money to Komen, and you'll receive a great shirt! the more $$ you raise, the better chances you have for winning some fabulous prizes!)
Needing to work off some of those summer pounds? Fitness for a Cure is happening Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30-7;30pm at War Memorial Stadium. The online fitness program, which is new this year, has 322 participants signed on! (Debbie Hall--I'm rooting for you!)
And if you are walking around downtown -- take a ride on our bus! CATA has a pink & white Komen bus this year, decorated with our theme "WE > ME". It looks great.
The Kids for the Cure has 230 children registered so far! If you have kids 12 and under, be sure to note October 3rd on your calendars. The Kids for the Cure race will be happening that day at 2pm on the State Capitol grounds. A fun time will be had by all! If you would like to volunteer, or have a booth for the event, please let the Komen office know.
And, if you have money just burning a hole in your pocket--the Race Space will be opening on Friday, October 1st! The space this year will be in the Pleasant Ridge West Shopping Centre on Cantrell (behind Carino's). The Boutique ladies assure us there will be great Komen products again this year. Remember--Christmas isn't too far away--you can do some Yuletide shopping now AND help a good cause. Volunteers are also needed to man the Space--if you can help in the afternoons during the week, we would love it! (Who knows--maybe some of those hot firemen will stop by to register for 3 Miles of Men!)
Speaking of 3MOM, ladies--please encourage your hotties to sign up. We are looking for more groups to entertain the Race participants--if your group juggles, plays music, has dancing firemen, whatever your talent--we want YOU! come join in the fun October 16th.
3 Miles of Men will have a Tailgate Party hosted by Diamond Bear brewery on October 8th, and, on Race morning, Capitol Smokehouse will be serving up breakfast, topped off with Craig O'Neill as the emcee. And, with The Buzz 103.7 on board as well for the Race, a fun time is guaranteed!
Also,word on the street is that Arkansas' own Governor, Mike Beebe, has started his own 3MOM team this year; Republicans--you going to let the Democrats one up you? Green Party, Tea Party--show your spirit as well!
Paint the Town Pink has had a few businesses showing their pink spirit already. If your business would like to donate time on your electronic billboard for Komen, we would love to have you sign on!
And if you really want to get the word out to your customers, "Adopt a Block" and "Tinkled Pink" are some really good ways to have 45,000+ potential customers see your advertising during the Race. Contact Komen for more information.
Remember too--that after the race, all these runners/walkers will be hungry and thirsty. So Restaurant people, participate in "Put a Fork In It". You will get LOTS of business & help Komen at the same time!
Speaking of food, the Pasta Party people are putting some final touches on their preparations. They do still need some "hot boxes". If you have any items you would like to donate for the silent auction that night, we'd love to hear from you.
More food-yummmmm! We want to thank Golden Corral for catering to our Survivors again this year. Also, the Survivors Luncheon volunteers are looking for wicker baskets, door prizes, and items for goody bags; if you would like to donate any, please let us know.
If the thought of all this food is going straight to your hips, The Little Rock Marathon people have a deal for you. Sign up to do the Marathon for the Cure when you sign up for the 2011 Little Rock Marathon (or half marathon, relay team, or 5K). You can raise funds for Komen as you run/walk the marathon. Training is going on now to get participants in shape; contact Komen or the Little Rock Marathon organizers for more info. 17 people have signed up so far--why not join them?
Finally, big hugs and much sympathy for our Chair, Donna Easley, and her family. Donna's father recently passed away. Donna, we know he is so proud of you--and you can bet he's going to be watching all the activities on October 16th with your mom from the best seat in the house.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Teams--this is it!
Team Captains--
Are you ready?
Do you have your spreadsheets all done?
Just a gentle reminder-- the deadline for turning in the offline registrations with your spreadsheet is September 16th. Which, by my calendar, is less than 24 hours now!
If you need help--please contact us at teams@komenarkansas.org
and we will be happy to answer questions.
Online registrations have until October 1st if you want your shirt mailed directly to you; October 13th to pick up your shirt at the Race Space. (Which opens October 1st in the Pleasant Ridge West Shopping Centre behind Carino's.)
Now, get those registrations in and then relax. (But not for too long--Tbyrd is expecting you at War Memorial stadium!)
Are you ready?
Do you have your spreadsheets all done?
Just a gentle reminder-- the deadline for turning in the offline registrations with your spreadsheet is September 16th. Which, by my calendar, is less than 24 hours now!
If you need help--please contact us at teams@komenarkansas.org
and we will be happy to answer questions.
Online registrations have until October 1st if you want your shirt mailed directly to you; October 13th to pick up your shirt at the Race Space. (Which opens October 1st in the Pleasant Ridge West Shopping Centre behind Carino's.)
Now, get those registrations in and then relax. (But not for too long--Tbyrd is expecting you at War Memorial stadium!)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ice Ice Baby
Wow--hasn't this been a hot summer?!
How would you like to cool down a bit this weekend? Come on over to Arkansas Skatium this Sunday, September 12, for a really special treat.
The Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club, along with Baptist Health, is sponsoring the 10th annual Skate for the Cure from 1 to 4 pm. This event, which benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, will feature a short exhibition show by up and coming national pairs ice champions Ashley Cain and Josh Reagan.
So strap on your pink skates, break out your parka and head over to 1311 Bowman Road in Little Rock this Sunday. Admission to the event is $10, of which $8 goes to Komen. Even if you've never skated before, you'll be having a lot of fun while raising money for the fight against breast cancer.
See you there!
How would you like to cool down a bit this weekend? Come on over to Arkansas Skatium this Sunday, September 12, for a really special treat.
The Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club, along with Baptist Health, is sponsoring the 10th annual Skate for the Cure from 1 to 4 pm. This event, which benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, will feature a short exhibition show by up and coming national pairs ice champions Ashley Cain and Josh Reagan.
So strap on your pink skates, break out your parka and head over to 1311 Bowman Road in Little Rock this Sunday. Admission to the event is $10, of which $8 goes to Komen. Even if you've never skated before, you'll be having a lot of fun while raising money for the fight against breast cancer.
See you there!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Fitness for the Cure
All right Ladies--
This is Labor Day weekend; we know everyone has enjoyed lots of your sweetie's barbecue, your gramma's chocolate pie, and washed everything down with sweet tea!
So, your jeans feeling a bit snug about now?? Well, Komen has just the solution for you!
Join us Tuesday Sept. 7th at 6:30pm at War Memorial Stadium--Tbyrd will have you walking those pounds off in no time.
The 2nd annual Fitness for a Cure begins this week, and you can join in as we walk, run, and learn great new tips about exercise and fitness.
Simply register online for $10, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the next 6 weeks Tbyrd and friends will help you get ready for the Komen Race for the Cure.
Live outside of Central Arkansas? New this year is a free online fitness program for those not able to make it to War Memorial.
For more information check out the Komen website, www.komenarkansas.org.
See you Tuesday!
This is Labor Day weekend; we know everyone has enjoyed lots of your sweetie's barbecue, your gramma's chocolate pie, and washed everything down with sweet tea!
So, your jeans feeling a bit snug about now?? Well, Komen has just the solution for you!
Join us Tuesday Sept. 7th at 6:30pm at War Memorial Stadium--Tbyrd will have you walking those pounds off in no time.
The 2nd annual Fitness for a Cure begins this week, and you can join in as we walk, run, and learn great new tips about exercise and fitness.
Simply register online for $10, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the next 6 weeks Tbyrd and friends will help you get ready for the Komen Race for the Cure.
Live outside of Central Arkansas? New this year is a free online fitness program for those not able to make it to War Memorial.
For more information check out the Komen website, www.komenarkansas.org.
See you Tuesday!
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