On Sunday I took part in my first Crohn's & Colitis Heel n Wheel a Thon in stunning Sunnybrook park. What an amazing day!
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I have to say a big thank you to everyone who donated money (or bought cupcakes) because with your help I was able to raise $1,724.75!!! For someone who set their goal at $500, I think I did pretty well! I really can't thank everyone enough.
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Sunnybrook Park is absolutely beautiful! It was a really nice place for a walk. Since it's the Heel N Wheel a Thon, there were people walking, running, biking, and rollerblading. There weren't as many people as I thought there would be so it wasn't too crowded along the path (although I have to say that some of the people on bikes were a little grouchy...)
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Here I am at the finish line!
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Vitamin Water was handing out samples so I enjoyed the lemon version.
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It was yummy and cold although rather sugary, so I'm not sure I would ever buy it. There was pizza and burgers as well, but I couldn't take part in those. Perhaps next year they would consider having some salad and fresh veggies available for those of us who can't have wheat or gluten? I stuck with a pecan larabar instead.
Lori and I decided that next year we are going to get a team together and I think that next year I will run it. It felt amazing to be taking part in this event and I look forward to doing it in years to come. Thanks again to everyone for their donations!! Watch out... next year I'm going to be setting an even bigger goal!!
7 comments:
How cute do you look with your braids! What a doll you are, congrats on raising that much, that's a wonderful contribution :) Its ironic that the muffins probably had wheat flour (I'm guessing they did because they looked fluffy and delicious!)
I'm so proud of you muffin. Love you.
congratz! sounds like a great event!
That is awesome! I've been wanting to participate in a celiac walk for a while now, but there never seem to be any nearby. Maybe I should look into organizing one myself. Anyhoot... Congratulations on your event!
Congrats Ash!!! I am so proud of you :)
(I agree pizza and burgers is a bit silly for the type of event, no???)
Love ya!
I'm glad you had a wonderful time at the event. :)
In response to the food concern, please fill the survey at http://www.heelnwheelathon.ca/EN/index.html
You will get heard, or I should say 'Have been heard.' ;)
So proud of you!!!!!
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