After years of giving bottles of wine, Entertainment books, and various items to clients as closing gifts - it occurred to me that the best gift is a donation to a worthy cause. For me, there is no worthier cause than raising funds for scholarships to help support our children in their quest for higher education.
It is my pleasure to donate a portion of my commission, from each home sale, to the Jack-O-Lantern Jog. Proceeds from the "Jog" benefit the Community Scholarship Foundation of Canon-McMillan and the Bucks for Bucs Scholarship Foundation of Chartiers-Houston. In 2005, our inaugural event raised over $14,000 in new scholarship funds. In 2006 & 2007, we surpassed $22,000. I am very proud of our committee and volunteers for an outstanding effort. Many deserving high school students have and will receive scholarships due to the hard work of our volunteers and the support from the community.
The fourth annual Jack-O-Lantern Jog will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Central Van Lines Office & Warehouse on Meadowlands Blvd. in North Strabane, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at 9:00 a.m.
Events include the 5K Jack-O-Lantern Jog Race/Walk and the approx. 1 Mile Skeleton Stroll Fun Run/Walk.
The 5K will be professionally scored by Miles of Smiles Timing Service and awards will be given to top overall finishers as well as age groups, masters, and heavyweights.
Fun awards will be given to the first participant to enter, middle of the pack finisher, oldest participant, youngest participant and participant coming to the event from the farthest distance. Random $100 savings bonds will be drawn for K-12 participants.
The Skeleton Stroll (approx. 1 mile) will be fun, wacky, with giveaways along the course, and surprises - don't miss it!! You can run or walk - all ages are welcome and yes, you can bring strollers and wagons for the little ones.
The raffle will be huge. There will be at least 10 grand prizes and over 100 prizes on the Chinese auction style table. Grand prizes will be drawn at the end of the race and winners must be present to win. Chinese auction prizes will be drawn during the race and posted.
Raffle prizes will include an LCD tv, an IPOD with speaker system/docking station, DVD player, overnight hotel stays, golf outings, restaurant certificates, tickets to many local attractions, gift baskets, and many many more. Last year we gave away over 100 quality raffle prizes. This year will be even BETTER!!
Enter early - pre-registration entries are guaranteed a professionally designed t-shirt and goodie bag.
For more information or to register online, check the web site at: www.eteamz.com/jackolanternjog
If you cannot attend the event, but would like to make a donation, please go to: www.active.com/donate/runforscholarships
A donation to the 2007 Jack-O-Lantern Jog has been made on behalf of the following:
Joe & Cheryl Conners
Nancy Engle & Bill Einloth
Barry & Shirley Goff
Lance Greib
Rebecca & Jason Hood
Doug & Teresa Kortyna
Dave & Erin Lynch
MGB Construction Services, Inc.
Daria & Shane Osiecki
Emma & Mike Shwallon
Robin Slicker
Suzanne Skrypak
Cassie Wolpink
Thank you so very much!!
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