Dear Family & Friends,

I am happy to tell you that I will be running the 2011 Boston Mararthon for GoKids Boston.  I am sad to tell you that this will be the last year for GoKids Boston to participate in the Boston Marathon.  Each Charity has the privilege to be represented in the Boston Marathon for three years.  This will, also, be my last year to represent GoKids.  A Charity I truly believe in!

GoKids Boston provides healthy eating tips, fitness and mentoring to children throughout Boston and beyond.  I know this will continue even beyond the 2011 Boston Marathon because the exceptional crew at UMass Boston will not stop helping children in need.

I am hoping you can help me make this another memorable year for GoKids Boston.  No donation is too small.  Each donation is tax deductible.  Any donation amount will help me reach my goal of $6,000.

Here is how your donation would help a child in need at GoKids:

 

$5,000 will pay for 25 children to attend a GoWeek school vacation 

program full of fitness, healthy food and fun

$1000 will pay for 2 six month exercise scholarships for treatment of obesity

$500 will pay for a six month exercise scholarship for treatment of obesity

$175 will pay for a child to attend 5 full days of a GoWeek school vacation program  

$100 will give a child a two month afterschool membership at GoKids

$50 will pay for a one month afterschool membership at GoKids

$35  pays for a day of vacation camp at GoKids.

$26.20 will pay for healthy snacks for a day!

I will be honest and tell you that I love running this marathon but am looking forward to having my picture taken at the Finish Line with Alex, Christopher & Samantha!  The third time is truly The Charm!  I want my kids to know that there is nothing they cannot do once they set their minds to it.

I will let you know the results on April 19, 2011.

Thank you for taking the time and joining me on this adventure.

Sincerely,

Joanne