Happy Easter! It's been nine weeks since we started this thing. Craig got through his last day of chemo this week! And today I ran the final leg of 250 miles, 70 miles farther than I hoped to go.
During that time, you've helped us raise almost $3,000 for Craig's care!! We never expected that kind of response. The incredible outpouring of support is a testament to your love and generosity!
There's still time to donate. One way is to match my mile total dollar-for-mile, $250. Or choose what you think is best. Just click the "Donate" button at the top of this page, or send a check by clicking here. You also can buy a Craig T-shirt, with $5 of your purchase going to pay for his treatment.
Finally, for those of you in Cincinnati, there will be a fundraiser all day tomorrow, March 24, at Champion's Grille on Crookshank. Champion's will donate 10 percent of their proceeds from the entire day (they're open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) to Craig's care. There will be basket raffles, split-the-pot, T-shirt and rubberband sales, and general donations also will be accepted. Make it an extension of your holiday weekend! Get down there and have some fun!
3.23.2008
Half marathon today
Got in 13.1 miles before lunch to wrap up our nine weeks -- and just in time. The Nike+ receiver on my iPod died 10.36 miles into the run, as you can see from the graph below. I guess it had all it could take!
3.20.2008
3.19.2008
Craig's done! / Half marathon today
After almost 60 days of fighting through chemo, Craig is finished!!!
Many of you got a chance to see him at the coffeehouse fundraiser last week, which by all accounts was a huge success. I don't think there's an official total yet, but I believe you folks helped raise $2,000+ for Craig that night! Incredible.
It's our ninth week on this blog, and we're running through Sunday. Basketball knocked me out for a couple days, but I got in 13.1 miles this afternoon. That puts me at 234.6 miles, 16 to go.
In nine weeks, you've helped us raise about $2,750 for Craig through this blog! For those of you who'd still like to donate, you can click the donate button at the top of this page, send a check by clicking here, buy a Craig T-shirt, or match my donation.
In addition, the Nike+ runners are at 1,832 miles for Craig so far! That's 9,672,960 feet, or about the distance from Cincinnati to Phoenix.
Many of you got a chance to see him at the coffeehouse fundraiser last week, which by all accounts was a huge success. I don't think there's an official total yet, but I believe you folks helped raise $2,000+ for Craig that night! Incredible.
It's our ninth week on this blog, and we're running through Sunday. Basketball knocked me out for a couple days, but I got in 13.1 miles this afternoon. That puts me at 234.6 miles, 16 to go.
In nine weeks, you've helped us raise about $2,750 for Craig through this blog! For those of you who'd still like to donate, you can click the donate button at the top of this page, send a check by clicking here, buy a Craig T-shirt, or match my donation.
In addition, the Nike+ runners are at 1,832 miles for Craig so far! That's 9,672,960 feet, or about the distance from Cincinnati to Phoenix.
3.14.2008
10K tonight
Got in 6.2 miles on my dinner break. The Cincinnati coffehouse fundraiser is just kicking off. Wish I could be there to celebrate with everyone!
Cincinnati fundraiser TONIGHT
Starting at 7 p.m. today is the Front Porch Coffeehouse fundraiser for Craig. Front Porch is on Glenway by Phillipp's Swim Club. Full details in the post below this one -- just scroll down. Everybody in Cincinnati get out there to enjoy the live music and drinks!
3.13.2008
Fundraiser tomorrow / 12 miles today
TOMORROW in Cincinnati is the Front Porch Coffeehouse fundraiser for Craig! The coffeehouse is on Glenway Ave. (by Phillipp's Swim Club). There will be live music, raffles of some sort, special drinks to benefit Craig, T-shirts and rubber bands on sale, and a general donation basket being circulated all day. The evening events kick off at 7 and run until 11 or so. Everybody in Cincinnati get out there and rep your boy!!
Ran 12 miles before lunch -- kind of cool and breezy out. That puts me at 20.5 miles for the week.
Ran 12 miles before lunch -- kind of cool and breezy out. That puts me at 20.5 miles for the week.
3.10.2008
Champions Grille benefit
Cincinnati folks planning to attend the March 24 benefit for Craig at Champions Grille, spread the word! Nick passed along this flier for the event. Print out bunches of these and paste them all over town.
Only two weeks left!
Seven weeks down, two to go, and Craig is cruising! I ran 8.44 miles this morning to kick off week 8.
It's been seven weeks since this thing started -- thanks for sticking with us the whole time. You folks have been amazing! So far, you've helped us raise more than $2,500 for Craig's treatment!!
On top of that, the Nike+ runners have logged more than 1,500 miles in Craig's name! I've run 203.2 of those, on pace for 250, which I'll match dollar-for-mile in two more weeks.
For those of you who'd still like to donate, you can click the donate button at the top of this page, send a check by clicking here, buy a Craig T-shirt, or match my donation.
Also, there are a couple of events coming up in Cincinnati in the next couple weeks, including one this Friday!
It's been seven weeks since this thing started -- thanks for sticking with us the whole time. You folks have been amazing! So far, you've helped us raise more than $2,500 for Craig's treatment!!
On top of that, the Nike+ runners have logged more than 1,500 miles in Craig's name! I've run 203.2 of those, on pace for 250, which I'll match dollar-for-mile in two more weeks.
For those of you who'd still like to donate, you can click the donate button at the top of this page, send a check by clicking here, buy a Craig T-shirt, or match my donation.
Also, there are a couple of events coming up in Cincinnati in the next couple weeks, including one this Friday!
3.07.2008
Half marathon today
I got stuck in a seminar yesterday, which threw me off my 10K-a-day. I ran 13.1 miles this morning to make up the distance at least. That puts me at 31.7 for the week. Basketball tomorrow, then hopefully I'll get a few more miles in Sunday.
Craig's wrapping up his final extra-bad week of chemo. You rocked it, man! Let him know you're thinking about him.
Craig's wrapping up his final extra-bad week of chemo. You rocked it, man! Let him know you're thinking about him.
3.05.2008
10K tonight
Ran 10K No. 3 of the week Wednesday night.
Coming up next Friday, March 14, is the Front Porch Coffeehouse fundraiser for Craig, so keep your schedules open. The night kicks off at 7 with Craig-inspired drinks, T-shirts and live music later. Click here to print out the flier.
Coming up next Friday, March 14, is the Front Porch Coffeehouse fundraiser for Craig, so keep your schedules open. The night kicks off at 7 with Craig-inspired drinks, T-shirts and live music later. Click here to print out the flier.
10K Tuesday night
Ran my second 6.2 miles of the week Tuesday night. Tip: Don't drink 20 oz. of iced coffee before you run.
3.03.2008
10K today
Started off week 7 with 6.2 miles. I was going to try for five 10Ks last week, but I got side-tracked on a longer run. This week, I'll see if I can keep up with the 10Ks.
Your donations keep rolling in -- we really are blown away by all of this! Everyone pull hard for Craig this week as he toughs out a big round of chemo!
Your donations keep rolling in -- we really are blown away by all of this! Everyone pull hard for Craig this week as he toughs out a big round of chemo!
3.02.2008
5K today
Wrapped up week 6 with another 5K. That puts me at 30.8 miles for the week, 159.8 miles overall. And only three weeks to go!
Coming up is Craig's last big chemo week, then two shorter ones after that. His indicators are all looking great! Keep him in your thoughts and prayers!
Coming up is Craig's last big chemo week, then two shorter ones after that. His indicators are all looking great! Keep him in your thoughts and prayers!
3.01.2008
5K today
Got in 3.1 miles today before work. That puts me at 27.7 so far for week 6. I'll do at least another 5K tomorrow, hopefully 10K.
Craig shirts are still selling strong. They look great and also imbue superpowers. Don't be the only one walking around west Cincinnati without one.
Craig shirts are still selling strong. They look great and also imbue superpowers. Don't be the only one walking around west Cincinnati without one.
2.27.2008
Front Porch fundraiser flier
Everybody -- here's a flier for the March 14 fundraiser for Craig at the Front Porch Coffeehouse on Glenway! Click on the image above to see the full-size version. Then print out bunches of copies and give them to everyone you know or hang them up around Nati.
18 miles in my Craig shirt
I ran 18.37 miles this afternoon as the weather chilled. It was cool enough to need a shirt, so I decided to bust out my Craig T-shirt, which apparently is waterproof and gives me psychedelic visions (after 15 miles or so).
Don't miss the events update below this post!
Don't miss the events update below this post!
IMPORTANT: Don't miss these events
For those of you in Cincinnati, there are a couple big fundraisers for Craig coming up. Make sure you get out there to show him love and have a great time! The following announcement comes from Nick Chaney:
My name is Nick Chaney. I am a friend of Craig's and am very excited to inform everyone that a few of his friends have set up some big fundraisers for him coming up in a few weeks back in Cincinnati!
The first is a benefit at the Front Porch Coffeehouse on Glenway Ave. (by Phillipp's Swim Club) on Friday, March 14. There will be live music, raffles of some sort, special drinks to benefit Craig, t-shirts and rubber bands on sale, and a general donation basket being circulated all day. Anyone with more questions can contact Andrew Childers, Bobby Smyth, or Nick Chaney, and one of them will direct you to the right person.
Also, there will be another benefit all day on Monday, March 24, at Champion's Grille on Crookshank. Champion's will donate 10% of their proceeds from that entire day (they are open 11 AM - 11 PM), and we will have basket raffles, split-the-pot, t-shirt and rubberband sales, and general donations are also appreciated.
All of the money will go directly to Craig to help fund his medical treatment from the past few months, so do your best to make it to these big events! If you can't make it for any reason, let as many people as you can know about it.
If you have a business or good way to circulate the news, let one of the three mentioned above know ASAP, and we could e-mail you flyers we have begun to circulate.
Also, if you have anything you would be willing to donate, or if you would like to volunteer to help work with anything at all, again, contact one of the three mentioned above.
Hopefully we will see you all at one or both of these events. Thanks for all the support, and remember, stay CraigSTRONG.
My name is Nick Chaney. I am a friend of Craig's and am very excited to inform everyone that a few of his friends have set up some big fundraisers for him coming up in a few weeks back in Cincinnati!
The first is a benefit at the Front Porch Coffeehouse on Glenway Ave. (by Phillipp's Swim Club) on Friday, March 14. There will be live music, raffles of some sort, special drinks to benefit Craig, t-shirts and rubber bands on sale, and a general donation basket being circulated all day. Anyone with more questions can contact Andrew Childers, Bobby Smyth, or Nick Chaney, and one of them will direct you to the right person.
Also, there will be another benefit all day on Monday, March 24, at Champion's Grille on Crookshank. Champion's will donate 10% of their proceeds from that entire day (they are open 11 AM - 11 PM), and we will have basket raffles, split-the-pot, t-shirt and rubberband sales, and general donations are also appreciated.
All of the money will go directly to Craig to help fund his medical treatment from the past few months, so do your best to make it to these big events! If you can't make it for any reason, let as many people as you can know about it.
If you have a business or good way to circulate the news, let one of the three mentioned above know ASAP, and we could e-mail you flyers we have begun to circulate.
Also, if you have anything you would be willing to donate, or if you would like to volunteer to help work with anything at all, again, contact one of the three mentioned above.
Hopefully we will see you all at one or both of these events. Thanks for all the support, and remember, stay CraigSTRONG.
Fundraising update
Craig's more than halfway through his treatment, and you guys have been unbelievable so far! In a little more than five weeks, you've raised almost $2,000 for Craig's care!!! And we've still got a long way to go.
In addition to monetary donations, the Nike+ crew has now run more than 1,200 miles in Craig's name. I've got 138.4 of those miles, on pace for about 250, which I'll match dollar-for-mile when Craig wraps up his treatment.
If you want to match my donation, click here. Or you can donate any amount -- online, by clicking the "Donate" button at the top of the page -- or by check, by clicking here. You also can donate by buying Craig-themed tees, hoodies and accessories.
Thanks so much to all of you! Your love and generosity are amazing!
In addition to monetary donations, the Nike+ crew has now run more than 1,200 miles in Craig's name. I've got 138.4 of those miles, on pace for about 250, which I'll match dollar-for-mile when Craig wraps up his treatment.
If you want to match my donation, click here. Or you can donate any amount -- online, by clicking the "Donate" button at the top of the page -- or by check, by clicking here. You also can donate by buying Craig-themed tees, hoodies and accessories.
Thanks so much to all of you! Your love and generosity are amazing!
2.26.2008
Kicking off week 6
I started the week with 10K at lunch. I'm shooting for five of those this week, which would add up to 31 miles. Our record heat wave is supposed to break tonight, so that should make it easier.
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