Welcome Sole Sisters 2012…

January 25, 2012 By Margot Leave a Comment

Welcome Sole Sisters 2012…

those new and those returning to the sisterhood!

First night is always full of emotion as we embark together on many possible ‘news’; a new venture, a new goal, a new program, a new clinic or perhaps you just adopted a ‘new’ item on your BUCKET LIST! Regardless, for some reason we have all found ourselves together in the gym on Tuesday nights and for 13 more to come. Please remember, this is your clinic… a safe, motivating and compassionate place where we all want to witness each other’s accomplishments as well as our own through proper training, education and coaching. Please take the time you need to be comfortable, challenged and accomplished. There is no pressure, only a room full of women that will be there every step of your journey cheering you on.

…because i CAN…

Congratulations on doing ‘this’ the Sole Sister way!

Enjoy your homework… see you Tuesday at 6pm

click on a picture it will make you smile

Snow Sisters??

January 19, 2012 By Margot Leave a Comment

Well… “snow sisters” I have ordered beautiful January weather for our kick off date of Jan. 24th… do not worry!

Registration update… please note that January 17th was simply my ‘dream’ date of having all registrations handed in by…reality is always different… not to panic. Registrations are still being accepted…

Leaders… 30 of us are preparing for our training this Sunday and yes for YOU:)

PLEASE NOTE: Shoe fitting night has been moved to Monday, January 30th at FRONTRUNNERS downtown…Bra fit night has been moved to Monday, Feb. 6th at the same location. Please if you have any concerns on shoes right now and YES it is important that the shoe fit…and well… contact Rob at Frontrunners (250.382.8181) or (rob@frontrunners.ca) and he or his staff will help you! Let him know you are a Sole Sister:)

Lastly, walking in the snow is a great workout…one hour of shovelling is near the equivalent of a 5k distance when speaking calories. Running in the snow… hmmmm not as safe… check out a treadmill at your local recreation centre!

Have a great day!

Mena

Don’t forget to Register for the 2012 Clinic

January 14, 2012 By Margot Leave a Comment

Please do your best to register by January 17th so you can receive the pre-clinic information and recommendations… yes your “training” for the clinic!

For registration information click here

FINAL TEAM JACK Marathon Relay 2011 Wrap-Up

December 26, 2011 By Margot Leave a Comment

Hello everyone,

Well it might take many hours to complete the marathon… but I have discovered… not as long as it takes to do the video:) I really wanted to make sure I captured our 5.5 hour venture in photos and not miss anyone that it included. I think this may be the perfect time of year to share this with you – in many ways it reminded me of many things I am grateful for.

So – when you have about 14 minutes to spare, turn up your volume, widen your screen and push the play button below. Enjoy the memories that YOU are a big part of… YES it is long…but I know it reminded me of why we do what we do… you are all a part of this ‘production’ in some way… enjoy!
…AND I am thrilled to announce that The TEAM JACK 2011 Marathon Relay raised $6922.06 ~ all to the pediatric oncology ward at VGH! Amazing…

This brings TEAM JACK fundraising to over $35,000 over the past 3 years. In addition to this another $27,000+ was raised through our events and fundraising efforts for BC Children’s Hospital.
EXCITING NEWS: After submitting the chq from the TEAM JACK 2011 efforts… I learned that the much need isolation room for our VGH pediatric oncology ward has been approved for construction and YES our fundraising efforts will make it happen!

If you have received this email, it is because in some way, in some form, YOU were a part of TEAM JACK! THANK YOU.. for making a difference!
Merry Christmas everyone… and wishes of health and happiness only throughout 2012!

Mena

I made this Smilebox for you. Click to play

TEAM JACK at the RVM

October 7, 2011 By Margot Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to announce that The TEAM JACK 2011 Marathon Relay raised $6922.06 ~ all to the pediatric oncology ward at VGH! Amazing…

This brings TEAM JACK fundraising to over $35,000 over the past 3 years. In addition to this another $27,000+ was raised through our events and fundraising efforts for BC Children’s Hospital.

EXCITING NEWS: After submitting the chq from the TEAM JACK 2011 efforts… I learned that the much need isolation room for our VGH pediatric oncology ward has been approved for construction and YES our fundraising efforts will make it happen!

~Mena

TEAM JACK kick off Party!!

Saturday Oct 8th, 2011 – 4-5pm – and YOU are Invited!!

Hello everyone…it just feels right…

… 9 months and counting as of today – June 29th, 2012 is Jack’s last day of treatment…so I am holding true to my promise and running the marathons until he is done his ultra marathon…BUT really would love your company! If you don’t want to actually walk or run a kilometer there are other parts of TEAM JACK that could use more hands…

Click here for all the details are attached on how people can join in the TEAM JACK marathon relay, the fundraising part of it and YES an official pledge form (click here)… NEW this year – TAX RECEIPTS can be given to all donors!!!

If you want to see what TEAM JACK looks like check this out… thanks Karen L. for creating this…it always reminds me of how powerful our team is!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkFEC6HBFcA I hadn’t shared this special video clip yet as shortly before Karen had completed we lost a very special TEAM JACK member… kilometer 17 will always be Char’s kilometer.

So what now… email me and tell me if you are in? Walker or runner? Preferable time? Preferable Kilometer number… ? Mark your calendar for the TEAM JACK kick off party and be ready to be a part of a very powerful experience.

Please know… this is not about me… but about a team of people that come together to bring awareness, raise funds to keep at our local VGH pediatric oncology ward and move for a lot of kids that just want to be running, walking and outside of hospital walls… YES be like kids! Everyone welcome… individuals, kids, families… it is a team effort.

Thank you…over and over again…

Mena

TEAM JACK kick off Party!!

Saturday Oct 8th, 2011 – 4-5pm – and YOU are Invited!!

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