I have often thought about running a marathon for charity. I have to admit that a part of that was because it would get me into a race that was otherwise closed-out. That makes me sound like a total heel, so I have to point out that there was also the aspect of wanting to run for something more than my own personal satisfaction...to take an individual accomplishment and turn it into something that could benefit several others. See? I am not a colossal jerk...just maybe a tiny jerk.
I always had an excuse not to raise the money. "I just moved, and I don't want to ask people I don't know for money...what with this economy and people falling on hard times...yadda, yadda, yadda..." Truth be told, asking for money for any reason is a slightly uncomfortable situation, whether it be to buy a house or a soda or to save the lives of countless, untold children/animals/rainforests.
Nevertheless, given this new endeavor, I thought it would be a good time to turn over a new leaf as it pertains to my fundraising habits. I will, henceforth, be pandering and begging for money from all of my favorite family members, friends, co-workers, and total strangers. Yahoo! Good decision, if I do say so myself. So please prepare to open your hearts and wallets (had to slip that cliché in...apologies)...charitable cause to be determined.
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