VCMT
Ventura County Marathon Training (VCMT) is the fundraising arm of Grants To You – VC Chapter (G2U). VCMT trains amateur runners/walkers to complete 1/2 Marathons.
7th Annual Disneyland Half Marathon
to Benefit:
The Josephine DeMello SIDS Foundation
and
Project Understanding
Disneyland is holding its
Annual 1/2 Marathon on September 2, 2012
Which is sure to be even bigger, better, and happier than before!
The Ventura County Marathon Training Program is a 13 week program that runs from June through August; leading up perfectly to the Disneyland Half Marathon. All proceeds from this program are donated to charity, with The Josephine DeMello SIDS Foundation being the Primary beneficiary.
The Josephine DeMello SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization formed to educate families, friends and the general public about the number one cause of death of infants in their first year of life, to raise awareness in the community, and a support to everyone who is touched by the tragedy.
Project Understanding provides hope by developing and directing resources for the purpose of transforming lives and community through justice, mercy and compassion. The agency is founded on the ideals and principles of Judaism and Christianity.
Each participant is asked to raise $750 and receives:
· 13 Week Training Program for all levels to prepare for the Half Marathon
· Entry into the Disneyland Half Marathon
· A shared room at a hotel near Disneyland
· End of season Celebration Party
· A Race Shirt to Proudly Wear in the Race
· Race day support
· A One Day/One Park Pass to Disneyland!!
100% of the participants who completed the VCMT program went on to complete
the Disneyland Half Marathon in 2008, 2009 and 2010!
Please click below to learn more about
The Josephine DeMello SIDS Foundation.
Donation checks are to be made payable to Grants To You-VC Chapter and mailed to:
590 W Main St #210, Santa Paula, CA 93060-3209.
Please indicate the runner's name in the memo section of your check.
Comments from Donors:
You are welcome. I hope your fund raiser is successful. Food Share is a very worthwhile cause.
J. Roger Myers
Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Schneider, L.L.P.
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Thank you – it is easy to forget in today's stressful world that other people might be worse off than oneself.
Warm regards,
Christa Sidener
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You're very welcome Elaine. Thank you for all the hard work you and your team does to make this kind of stuff happen. I know Larry and the Kretek Team are working very hard for the event. Have fun.
Sean