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110 days till the 7th running of the Greenway Challenge!
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Greenway Challenge
Raffle The Blackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge is a unique event, recognized by those who return year after year. It also attracts new participants each year who want to experience the diverse recreational opportunities in the Blackstone Valley. The Steering Committee is committed to continue bringing you the the Greenway Challenge, one of New England's premiere adventure races, for years to come. Please help us make this possible, by supporting the event and participate in the Greenway Challenge Raffle! Take a chance to win one of the following terrific three prizes. For ticket information contact a Steering Committee Member listed below or email mfp@mfontaineproductions.com. Tickets are $2.00 each or three tickets for $5.00. Boston Red Sox v/s Baltimore Orioles August 10-12, 2007 - A three day Luxury Silver Fox motor coach tour for two to Baltimore's Camden Yards to see the Red Sox play the Orioles in the birthplace of baseball's legendary hero, George Herman "Babe" Ruth. Day two will be spent touring historic sites in the nation's Capital, Washington D.C. Your luxury lodging accommodations will be at the Hilton Hotel. Reserved seating for the Red Sox game and all admission fees included. This trip is donated by Fox Tours of Millbury, MA and is valued at 500.00. Bike the Blackstone Valley and Trek Bicycle Package "Discover New England One Pedal at a Time" with this two day self guided bike tour designed and donated by Cycle New England. It includes one night accommodation in a charming B&B and a hearty New England breakfast for two with all riding maps and cue sheets. You can also break in your new Trek 7000 bicycle, donated by The Pelton. The total value of this package is $575.00. Kayak and Private Lesson for Two in the Blackstone Valley A 13' Riot Voyager Kayak with paddle & life jacket will be yours! To learn to paddle like the Greenway Challenge Champions, private lessons for two will be given in the Blackstone Valley by instructors from Great Canadian Canoe & Kayak, Co. This package is donated by Great Canadian Canoe & Kayak Co. and valued at $810.00. |
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Blackstone
River Bikeway Association Named Charitable
Recipient of 2007 UniBank's Blackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge Steering Committee announces that the Blackstone River Bikeway Association will be the charitable organization for the 2007 Greenway Challenge. The Bikeway Association is a nonprofit organization created by participants in Leadership Blackstone Valley and CorridorKeepers. Dedicated to promoting and completing the 48 mile Blackstone River Bikeway, their vision supports the bikeway completion, "piece by piece."Chair Charlie Thompson stated "Since the inception of the Greenway Challenge 7 years ago, we, too, have vigorously promoted the concept of this valley bikeway and have highlighted the completed pieces of the bikeway each year in our competitions. The Blackstone River Bikeway Association is in synch with our mission, and we look forward to partnering with them on this important cause." The Blackstone River Bikeway Association meets monthly. For more information please e-mail Heather Elster at heather.elster@ourgym.org. |
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Join the Logistics Committee The Logistics Committee is meeting and working on the 2007 course and transition sites. On May 30 the Committee, with help from volunteers, conducted a "Dry Run" of 55 miles. This year's "proposed" course retains the theme of the event, "It's a Challenge!" and will start in Rhode Island with the finish line in Massachusetts. For those who have an interest in helping with the planning of the Challenge, hosting or helping at a transition site and will not be competing on a team, please contact Barbara Dixon at 401-762-0250. |
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Greenway Challenger, Shirley
Warren, team "Warren St. Ratpack" in the news! It started when Emily drew a picture of a dog, for animal lover Philip. They named their pooch, Ohm, after the commonly used yoga mantra, and decided they wanted to start a company to sell their products. Philip's mom, Shirley, wanted to encourage them, so she gave them business cards and software for Christmas to get them started on creating a website. What Emily and Philip want is not to make money for
themselves, but that their website becomes a vehicle and
way to spread the message of peace and happiness - one
little ohm dog at a time. "We heard ads for the Make a
Wish Foundation," Philip explained "and decided we want
to donate to that organization to help sick kids." Emily
agreed. "We are going to give them 10% of all our net
profits." So far the kids have sold about 100 shirts through the fulfillment company www.cafepress.com . The kids are excited that after a few business expenses are paid, (like the renewal costs for the website), they will be very close to sending off their first check to the Make a Wish Foundation. (text paraphrased from
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