Nittany Freethought

Re: [atheists-619] Fwd: Idea for Outreach & Fundraising

From:	Dave DeGroote
Sent on:	Monday, September 3, 2012 4:09 PM

I like the idea, but there's a lot of competition here. It's quite a bit of work and can be difficult to find a free weekend to hold a new race. The most popular races have something unique (e.g. a relay), a popular charity (e.g. THON), or are associated with another event (e.g. 4th Fest, Arts, Fest, etc.). If anyone wants to pursue this, here a link from the local running club on directing races: http://nvrun.com/index.php/racing/race-directors/race-director-primer . Also, here's the local race calendar (select local from the drop down): http://nvrun.com/index.php/racing

Dave

On Mon, Sep 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM, Chuck Berry <[address removed]> wrote:

Hi, Blake -- Thank you for yet another creative idea. I hate the outdoors, exercise, and all such things but might well participate if you get it set up ... sounds FUN!

Hi, All -- Here's an idea from our newest NFT Member. If you like it, please respond enthusiastically to her. Sounds like she'll be back in time for our Sept. 20 meeting at Panera's.

- - Chuck

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:44:56 -0400
From: Blake Ketchum <[address removed]>

Hi Chuck,
How about sponsoring a fun run/walk for awareness? I had the idea that it could be called the "Primal 5K" and celebrate our evolutionary history. We could have it be on local trails combined with a hike for those who don't run. We could have the regular 5k running competition, but also categories for participants/teams who participate by doing the course in a evolution-humanist related costume or who make donations to a good cause.
Here's an example that was done in Lehigh, PA
http://lvrunningscene.com/2010/05/lets-talk-races-and-themes/

Just a thought!

See you when I get back, the second half of September, and have a nice time in Harrisburg,
Blake

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