Who we are...

We're a group of friends (and friends of friends) of Owen, and we're working together to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Owen's name. Together we are planning to run or walk a total of 18 miles (<-- this number will get bigger as more people sign on) next March at the Shamrock Sportsfest in Virginia Beach, VA.

Many of us are first-time runners and walkers, and we are training together to cross the finish line knowing that we have helped make a difference in the lives of thousands of children and their families.

This is our first year training and fundraising together, but we hope it won't be the last. We have 3 months to reach (and hopefully exceed) our initial fundraising goal of $5000, and we hope you will help us by joining in our efforts!

Owen's Runners Members:
Jenn Sloggie-Pierce - 8K and 1/2 Marathon (18 miles/Dolphin Challenge)

What we're doing...

On the weekend of March 17-19, 2006, Virginia Beach, VA will host the 34th Shamrock Sportsfest, and this year they have added a 1/2 Marathon to the events. We are training for one of the following races:

8K (4.97 miles) - Saturday, March 18
Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - Sunday, March 19
Marathon (26.2 miles) - Sunday, March 19

The Dolphin Challenge - completing BOTH the 8K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday

The Whale Challenge - completing BOTH the 8K on Saturday and the Marathon on Sunday

For more information and to register for these events, visit the Shamrock Sportsfest homepage at http://www.shamrockmarathon.com/

Why we're doing this...

@Melissa - This is where (if you want to), we could put a little bit about Owen or about other kids and families you've met that you know would benefit from the donations we raise.

Join Us!

If you'd like to Run for Owen along with us, send an email* to run4owen@gmail.com with "I want to run!" in the subject line. In the body of the email, include:
- who you are
- how you know Owen
- whether you have run or walked in a race before and what distance(s)
- what distance you would like to run or walk in the Shamrock Sportsfest
- how much you think you can raise between now and March 1, 2006

*you can also add Owen's Runners to your MySpace friends list and send a MySpace Message with this information to join.

Owen's Runners on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/run4owen

We will make sure your name is added to the list of Owen's Runners and your email address is added to the distribution list.

You are encouraged to register for at least one Shamrock event as soon as possible. Members are responsible for their own travel arrangments and race entry fees.

There is no fundraising obligation, but we do hope that all who train together and walk or run together can raise money together as well.