So yesterday I got back on the diet & exercise soapbox, knowing full well that I have hypocritically been a sloth this summer. I had plenty of excuses...working late, vacation, visiting family...but if I'm going to nag other people, I need to do the right thing too. I did go back to the gym yesterday ("Nice to see you again, Nic" said the owner...), and today I took my bonus money and registered for the fall lineup of charity walks:
I admit, these are not feats of superhuman endurance or strength...most are in the 3 to 6 mile range. They don't take weeks of training. My biggest sacrifice is getting up early on Saturday mornings to get out and do them.
But, they raise money for good causes, and as far as the medical conditions go, these are things that have affected and continue to affect my family. A few bucks and a few hours of walking are the least I can do.
I also like to support the Whitman-Walker Clinic AIDS Walk, but this year I have a conference the same weekend. I'll miss the walk, but did contribute to WWC.
The thing I don't like about fundraising is doing the actual raising of funds, so I actually just sponsor myself for the goal amounts. If you would like to add a donation to any of these charities, though, drop me an email and I'd be honored to accept your contribution.
Posted by Nic at September 2, 2004 01:27 PMLet me know the date of the Walk for Diabetes so that I can sponsor you.
Please - sloth is the person who never leaves the chair. You are not slothful.
hln
Posted by: hln at September 7, 2004 10:32 AM