It's My Birthday Virtual Race and Tri For A Cure

This summer I'm going to participate in my first ever tri-relay.  I'll be doing the running portion of the Tri For a Cure with my girl Stacy and one of her friends.   Our team is 3 Rockin' Chicks.

from the website:  "At Maine Cancer Foundation, we start each new year with the resolve to try harder to provide funding for cancer research, education, and patient support programs here in Maine.  Everyone is touched by cancer.  Some of in the Tri for a Cure are cancer survivors, but all of us have known someone or lost someone to this terrible disease.  Each person makes the choice to join the Tri for A Cure for a different reason, but when we work together, we are strong."  

I'm choosing to do Tri for A Cure for my mom.  We lost her over 7 years ago to cancer and I miss her ever single day.  Even more so on my birthday, which by the way, is just around the corner.  

This race has even more meaning because it takes place at Spring Point Lighthouse.  My mom loved lighthouses very much and it only seems fitting to do a race for her at a lighthouse.  I still well up when I see a lighthouse.  

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As I mentioned, my birthday is just around the corner.  Well, actually, it's exactly 1 week from today. To celebrate my birthday and to honor my mom, I'm hosting a virtual race to raise money for Tri For A Cure on 7/20/14.  My fundraising goal is $350 and I'm hoping to do my part with this race.  

The details:  

From today through next Sunday (3/2), join me in a virtual race.  

You get to choose your mode of movement - run, walk, snowshoe, bike, even elliptical.  If there are other ways you would like to move - just do it!   Since I'm turning 37, it only makes sense to make the distance 3.7 miles!

To enter the virtual race:

The minimum online donation is $20 - per Tri for a Cure's policy.  However, I want to encourage participation in my virtual race - so I'm going to offer a couple of possibilities.    

Mandatory - choose one of the following:  

Option 1:  Donate $10 via paypal to me and I'll add it to my donation fund.  

A $10 donation will get you an entry to 1 prize choice below.  (to paypal me - just send me an email at runningwiththegirls at gmail.com and I'll send you my paypal address.... )  

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Option 2: Donate $20 on my personal page for Tri for a Cure.  A $20 donation will get you the chance to enter for multiple prizes below.  

Does that make sense?  

As I mentioned before, I have prizes!   Several fantastic companies have donated products to help me raise money for cancer and I purchased a few items to giveaway.  After you make your donation, you can come back here and enter to win your choice of prizes.   

A HUGE THANK YOU to Headsweats, Crazy Compression, Zensah, and Honey Stingers!   I am a fan of all these companies.  In the next few days, you'll be seeing my product reviews of what they have to offer.  

Check out the prizes you get to choose from!  

Prize #1 

Headsweats Race Hat in Pedal 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Prize #2

Headsweats Visor in Pink

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Prize #3

Crazy Compression Sleeve *

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Prize #4 

Zensah Sleeve in black, size S/M* 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Prize #5 

Zensah Compression socks in 

neon pink/gray/white argyle, size M *

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Prize #6 

Honey Stinger Prize Pack*

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Prize #7
Hydrate and Illuminate Prize Pack

Clean Bottle, Reflective Pink Laces, and Ion Iron-On Reflectors

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Prize #8
Sweaty Bands!

a Rafflecopter giveaway



Prize #9
Be Real Shoes

winner will get their choice/size -read my review here

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*I haven't received all prizes in the mail yet.  As they come in, I'll replace and update the images above to reflect the actual prize!