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Monday, March 22, 2010

Girls on the Run RAFFLE & FUNDRAISER for the Little Runners!!!

Growing up, I (believe it or not!) was completely shy when it came to trying new things. I didn't really do sports, extra-curricular activties and absolutely hated gym class. I was always scared to try something new and hated the end of the school year because we had to run the mile (I really laugh at that now!). I continuously took one dance (jazz) class a year and was passionate about practicing in my bedroom and having friends over to make up routines with spotlights (flashlights) on us in the basement. I never had an interest in trying something new or getting out of my comfort zone. I never wanted to try anything new and my parents didn't push me to. And, that is just fine. But, I wish I would've discovered other things. I mean, what could I be really good at, but never gave it a chance?!



This is why I try to get Little Diva involved in all sorts of activities. Despite what some people may think, I have never pushed her into anything ... especially running. She gets a thrill out of participating in activities ... and making new friends at each stop along the way. We've tried running, piano, hip-hop, swimming, karate, gymnastics, mommy-and-me yoga, t-ball and drama class (just off the top of my head). I figure if I can get a cheap rate for a 6-8 week program, she can give it a try. We aren't committed to anything and if she doesn't like it, we can try something else.





This is why I love Girls on the Run. I have been passionate about the Girls on the Run Organization for quite some time now. I just love what they do to motivate young girls and young women to get active, believe in themselves and build confidence. I think it's totally awesome that I can get passed by a nine year old little girl that's clomping her feet along a 5K course -- more power to her!!!

GOTR Mission:
To educate and prepare girls for a life time of self-respect and healthy living.



About GOTR:
Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.



This is why I have decided to run as a Sole Mate for the 2010 Madison Marathon on May 30th. If you are interested in making a donation to the GOTR program, you can do so here. THANK YOU!!!! Still, thinking about it?!?! Well, you may be serious after you see what's in store for you below.



From my little diva to yours ... you could win all of this ................. PLUS MORE (yes, keep scrolling ..........)




MOMMY AND ME RUNNING SKIRTS OUTFIT
You will work with Running Skirts to grab your own mommy-and-me running skirts outfit!!!!

You will work with I Run Like a Girl to snag your own YOUTH I RUN LIKE A GIRL SHIRT!

Book - Pellie Runs a Marathon by Michele Bredice Craemer
Book - We are Girls Who Love to Run by Brianna Grant



Doll - Runner Girl from Go! Go! Sports Girls/Dream Big Toy Company

3 Girls (Babes) Bondi Bands

Running-Themed Bookmarks and Literature

Stay-Put Hair Products from Goody


Generous assortment of items from the national Girls on the Run organization:
T-Shirt, Polo Shirt, Pen, Memo Pad, Bracelet, Cup, Bag, Deoderant from Secret

There are soooooo many ways to win!!!!!
THERE ARE THREE REQUIRED ENTRIES
(#1, #2 and #3 below).
Please only enter if you have a little girl to share this wonderful package with. This can be your daughter, sister, neighbor, friend, student ....
inspire a little girl to believe in herself today!!!

THREE REQUIRED ENTRIES:
1 -- You MUST be a follower of my blog. Become a follower or already are?! ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT

2 -- You MUST tell me what special little girl(s) you would share this package with. Which little girl will you inspire to believe in herself? ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT

3 -- You MUST Donate to the Girls on the Run organization. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS! You will receive one entry for every single dollar you donate to my journey as a sole mate for the 2010 Madison Marathon on May 30th! Thanks for your help supporting this fabulous organization that I adore so much!!! ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

4 -- Become a fan of GOTR on Facebook ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT

5 -- Become a fan of Bondi Band on Facebook ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT

6 -- Become a fan of Goody on Facebook ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT

7 -- Visit the Go Go Sports Girls Website and tell me which doll you would like to give to someone special ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT

8 -- Visit I RUN LIKE A GIRL online and tell me which shirt/color you'd like for your favorite little runner ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT

9 -- Visit Running Skirts website and tell me which mommy and me outfit you would like and where you would wear this together. ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT
10 -- Become a follower of author, Brianna Grant's blog ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT

11 -- Become a fan of Running Skirts on Facebook ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT
12 -- Post about this giveaway on your blog, twitter or facebook account (as many times as you'd like) ... LEAVE ME A COMMENT FOR EACH

Contest ends on Saturday, April 10 at midnight.
The winner will be announced on Sunday, April 11.

79 comments:

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  6. I am a follower of your blog.

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  7. I would definitely share this with my daughter. She's been in the jogging stroller up until this year and now she thinks she can keep up with me. I can't wait until she's old enough to run with me (or more likely start with me and finish a whole lot faster).

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  8. I'm a fan of Bondi Bands on FB already.

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  9. I would love M.C. from Go! Go! Sports Girls for my daughter. Or Cassie. It would be hard to choose.

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  10. Pink shirt from iRunLikeaGirl! there is nothing better than pink for a little girl.

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  11. We'd love the pink plaid mommy and me Running Skirts. We have a couple races coming up that the kids will be participating in the kids' races and we'd wear the outfit to all of them!

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  12. I'm a fan of Running Skirts on FB already.

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  13. I put your giveaway up on my blog.

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  14. Sorry about all the comments. Blogger wasn't agreeing so it looked like none of my comments were showing up and all of a sudden there were 14! I think I deleted all the duplicates.

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  15. I have 2 little chicklets of my own to share the loot with. I'm also a Brownie troop leader and am putting together a program to inspire them to be active.

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  16. I'm already a RunngSkirts FB fan!

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  17. I'd go for the pink IRLAG shirt!

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  18. I would love to share this with my niece! She is adopted from China and is beginning to struggle being one of the only Asian girls in her school. She love sports and I know that this would give her a boost that she needs!!! Plus it will encourage her to keep her dream alive to do a triathlon!

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  19. OMG I read about GOTR on Facebook....LOVE this!!! Should I go on the website to find out how to start a group? Oh and I joined GOTR and became a fan of bondi band!

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  20. I have two daughters (age 10 and 7 1/2), so we'd probably have to get an additional outfit so all three of us could match! I am helping them train for a 5K in May - so we would wear it at that race!

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  21. I am going to make a donation - I just have to figure out how to do it! :) I will let you know when I do!

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  22. I figured it out and made a donation!

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  23. I would share this with my 4 year old and I would find something in there for my two year old as well..but my 4 year old is so cute she runs round the house with my hydration belt and water telling us what a great runner she is!

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  24. I am a fan of gotr on facebook

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  25. I am a bondi fan on fb (check it out my picture is on there!)

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  26. I would pick Ella the runner girl

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  27. I like the shirt with the heart on the front and I run like a girl on the back but we would have to make it pink!

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  28. I am a running skirts fb fan

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  30. we are in agreement that the polka dot pink skirt is adorable and we would love them so she could look like mommy on her "jogs" and on race day

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  31. I am a follower of brianna grants blog

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  32. You can also become a fan of We Are Girls Who Love to Run on Facebook! :)

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  33. I would definitely go for Ella!

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  34. I would share this with my daughter.

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  35. I would be sharing this my three little divas! I'm sure they would fight over it all!

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  36. I would choose either Ella or M.C. (my girls love dance!)

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  37. I definitely would get the pink tee ... my girls are obsessed with pink!

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  38. I would probably go with the pink plaid skirts or maybe I would see if they would do two kids skirts instead and get the cheetah ones to match the one I already own!

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  39. I would share this with my nieces (I have 3) since I don't have any girls

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  40. I am a fan of running skirts on facebook

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  41. I am a fan of bondi bands on facebook

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  42. I am a fan of GOTR on facebook

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  43. I'm now a follower :) Awesome blog.

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  44. I have two little girls who are my biggest fans when I run. Makenna is almost 9 and has ran a couple 5K's with me. We now live where it is safe to run down our road together and I cherish each time we do. She is so excited about running. I want to keep that excitement going. I would love to share the gift of running with her together as long as she loves it. She inspires me and I'd love to do the same for her. I can't even imagine how excited she'd be to win this :)

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  45. I'm a fan of Running Skirts!!!!!

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  46. My daughter LOVES orange so I would probably try to do a mommy and me outfit from Running Skirts using that skirt. Plus, it would benefit the Chelsea's Light Foundation. She also likes the plaid skirts.

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  47. I'm a fan of Girls On The Run on Facebook :)

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  48. I just donated to Girls On The Run!!!! I hope it helps. What a great organization.

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  49. I'm a fan of Bondi Bands on Facebook :)

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  50. We'd probably choose black for our I Run Like A Girl shirt so it could go with any color running skirt or accessory :) The pink is cute too.

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  51. For the Go Go Sports Girl we'd probably pick Cassie or Ella. Not only does my girl love running but she loves soccer too. Great cross training, right? :)

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  52. Posted Giveaway on my Facebook!!! :)

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  53. I'm a follower of Brianna Grant's Blog :)

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  54. I posted your giveaway on my blog :) Impossible Is Nothing - http://stacie615.blogspot.com/

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  55. I became a follower of Brianna's blog!

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  56. I Twittered Your Giveaway :) Both of my girls are so excited about this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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