Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Want to run the Chicago Marathon with me?

Have you ever wanted to run a marathon?  Here’s your chance.  I am looking for some motivated people to come run the Chicago Marathon with me in October.  Are you interested?

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Last year I ran the Chicago Marathon with Team Healthy Kids and I’ll be doing it again this year with Willie.  I really want to put together a team to run for a great cause.  Childhood obesity is a great risk to our country and I want to do something about it.  This is my way of making difference.  Do you want to make a difference with me?

Willie and I are excited to announce we are leading a team as part of Team Healthy Kids to run the 2016 Chicago Marathon together and raise funds for Action for Healthy Kids. We’re recruiting up to 10 people who have also lost weight and are crazy enough to want to run a marathon, like us! If that describes you, fill out the form below. In addition to the amazing feeling you’ll get from running for a great cause, here’s what else you’ll receive:

1. A free guaranteed spot in the race

2. Perks from AFHK – gear, fundraising tips and coaching from Seth Kopf Running (learn more about the benefits of running the Chicago Marathon with Team Healthy Kids here)

3. A support network through our mini-team – Willie and I will provide training support and tips via email as well as a monthly web chat for the whole team

4. Promotion of our team via WeBeatFat.com and AFHK to help support your fundraising efforts

Team members must commit to the fundraising minimum of $1,000 and be willing to share their story with AFHK for potential publicity purposes and to conduct media interviews.

If you are ready to take your personal journey to the next level, then lace up with us and lets go! AFHK’s first deadline to fill spots in the Chicago Marathon is April 12, so please spread the word!

Donate to Team Healthy Kids and WIN $100 AMAZON …

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Fundraising for Team Healthy Kids (Action for Healthy …

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