We just got home from Gracie’s school where she participated in the Boosterthon Fun Run to raise money for her school. Her school’s goal is to raise $20K to buy a large shade cover for the playground {I can’t believe how much those things cost}.
The first thing she did was to gain per lap pledges from her friends and family. So she sat down an wrote an email asking for support {I know that those that received this email probably thought I typed it but Gracie typed every word…there were many times during the typing of the letter that I would have been happy to type it for her ;) but she did the whole thing}. She was so excited when she would get a pledge!! THANK YOU TO ALL HER SUPPORTERS!! She met her total pledge goal of $15 lap and her lap goal was 35 laps {the most you can run}. She has been counting down the days until the Fun Run and today was the day!
Gracie headed to school READY for the big event!! GOOD LUCK!!
When Gwynie and I got to the school all of the 2nd & 3rd grade classes were getting warmed up by dancing and stretching with the Boosterthon Staff. The staff was a lot of fun and really upbeat…they really did a great job getting the kids pumped up! After their warm up it was time to get the Fun Run underway!!
On your mark…get set…GO!!
I LOVE the determination on her face in this picture!!!
Gracie did A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!! She was a running fool and had a huge smile on her face while she did it! I think she probably ran 99% of the laps {and they ran for a total of 30 minutes}. The few times she walked she said were because her “heart was tired and it needed a little break”. I bet so kiddo…Mama was tired just watching!
Gracie was very happy because…
You were an inspiration today Gracie…YOU ROCK!!
I don’t know the details about the Boosterthon as far what it cost overall and what percentage the school gets and all that but as a parent I can say that I absolutely love and support what Boosterthon is doing in the schools. They had great and upbeat staff members at the school each day cheering the school on while teaching lessons about Fitness, Leadership and Character. It was so fun to watch Gracie get excited about running in the Fun Run! I would do this type of fundraiser over selling a product every day of the week and twice on Sunday. ;)
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I was also impressed with how well run the event was and how much the kids seemed to get from it!
I know Ashton had fun and I love all the pictures of Gracie!
Way to go Gracie...that is awesome!
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