LONG AWAITED PICTURES

We are so grateful to all those who helped make our fundraiser for Ashton a WONDERFUL success! We had a blast preparing and doing it. It turned out wonderfully. This is only the beginning for this sweet little girl! ** we have zero pics from the 5k/fitness challenge, so if you are in possession of these, PLEASE e-mail them to runningforashton@gmail.com THANKS!
1 knew bald buddy and one waiting his turn
youngest bald buddy. twins!





We had an absolutely wonderful turnout. Again, we are so grateful for all the support prior and during the event. Thank you for making it such a success. Team Ashton is still accepting members. Donate today and receive a TEAM ASHTON decal. Thanks!

It's not too late to be a part of Team Ashton!

Details coming soon!!!

Also, pictures from our 5k and event will be coming soon! Check back next week!

And the Results are IN!!! ATleast for the girls!!!

APRIL WON THE FITNESS CHALLANGE!!! CONGRATULATIONS APRIL!!! HERE'S YOUR PRIZE!!!!

HOLY AWESOMENESS!!!!

What a WONDERFUL turnout this morning and everything went off without a hitch! THANK you to everyone who made this event a success!!! We were unable to determine a winner, so if you have your time and #of reps, please divide the time by the reps and e-mail me that number! THANKS!!! runningforashton@gmail.com Also, if you have PICTURES FROM TODAY please e-mail them to the above e-mail address! THANKS!!!!!
Also, check back later this week to see how YOU can be a part of TEAM ASHTON even if you were unable to make the "event" THANKS!!!

Rain or Shine, It's ON!!!!

We're still good to go and expecting everyone! Please dress appropriately!!!! Directions:
From 21 (Milwaukee)
WEST On Gages Lake
LEFT On Colby (into Heather Ridge)
LEFT on Dunham
KID PARK ON RIGHT, SUPER HEROS AND AUCTION ON LEFT UNDER THE TENT

if it rains!!!

5k is STILL ON!!!!! Event will be moved. Check back after 8pm Friday night to see where! THANKS!!! And hope to still see everyone--rain or shine!

don't forget your wallet :)-and here's some directions

Bows, scarves, facepainting, bracelet making all for a donation! Meet some superheros and a princess! Run a 5k @7am. Buy a shirt--we Over-Ordered, so if you missed the deadline, be sure to grab your shirt!!! E-mail runningforashton@gmail.com with any questions or to volunteer to help. As fun as it is to have a 1 man show, we really do need volunteers...so PLEASE e-mail!

Directions--

From 21 (Milwaukee), head WEST on Gages Lake

Turn left on Colby (into Heatherridge subdivision)

Turn LEFT on Dunham. the park is on the right hand side. There is a small parking lot. If it is full, please ask where you may be able to park. :) The culd-a-sacs offer some parking, but can't be congested.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

don't forget to RSVP and/or order a shirt!!!! We still need water volunteers for the race. please e-mail runningforashton@gmail.com to help us out :)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:00-- meet at Kid park on Dunham rd, Gurnee Il (see map on bottom)

7:10-- start fitness challenge

---- 3 minutes situps

----3 minutes pushups

----3 minutes leg lifts

----3 minutes tricep pushups

7:22--5k begins

8:00-activities begin

---facepainting (donation), characters, head shaving (donation), bows (donations), scarves (donation), bracelets (donation)

10:00--end.

Below is a map of the 5k. Where the "start" is marked is the kid park that all activities will take place. There is limited parking so please carpool if possible. Other parking will be available on Dordan ct on the street. No parking is allowed on Dunham rd. (sorry). The green X's are water spots (where we need volunteers to pass out water). The purple "." are cheering spots. The first is at a park (with the water), the 2nd is at a covered bridge (with water) and the last is on Dordan ct. Because this is a tightly secured neighborhood, there is little leeway on large group gatherings and such and we don't want to "tick" anyone off. So please, if a security guard asks you to move your car, please do so nicely.

The course: starts on dunham rd kid park, west to dordan ct, loop through the ct, then back on dunham rd. Turn rt on colby the left at sidewalk following Gages lake rd. Turn left on Leonard. Stay on Leonard as it loops around turning into Manchester. Turn left on Colby the right on Dunham. Loop back through Dordan ct then head to park. Course is 3.1 miles.

Race Entry Fee

Since this is a "trying to be free" event, we don't have an entry fee to race. However, we do ask that our racers purchase a Team Ashton T-shirt for $10 prior to race day. Orders need to be recieved by August 1st to receive a shirt in time for the race on August 14. The schedule will be posted soon.

RSVP

PLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEEE!!!! I keep hearing the phrase "some people" and I don't know who you are... so if you are planning on RUNNING and participating in our FITNESS CHALLENGE, I NEED AN RSVP. Since this is a community event, I need to know who else is coming... you don't have to leave your name, just a number---PLEASE!

How to RSVP:
send e-mail to runningforashton@gmail.com leave a comment under this post

Thanks!!! ALso, while you're online, check out our http://www.bowsforashton.blogspot.com/ page to see what we will have at the race for purchase

Bows

Bows will be for sale at the event on August 14th as well as online. check out the ones we have ready!!! More to come (along with CUTE head scarves!!!) www.bowsforashton.blogspot.com

T-SHIRTS ARE IN!!

GO TEAM ASHTON!

Super cute right?! If you haven't ordered one yet, it's not too late!! They're $10 each. Next order goes in TOMORROW July 20th. Post here if you'd like some for you and your family!

WHAT I NEED!!!! :)

1st. I will be placing another t-shirt order

on JULY 29th.

I should have a picture of the shirt posted

by the 24th

so you can see what it looks like.

T-shirts are $10 and we need the money

with the order

2nd. If you will be attending the fitness

challenge I need to know!!! We need a

"head timer" and some other random

timers to help out... also some people

to help pass out water..so I NEED TO

KNOW if you can help :)

3rd. IF YOU ARE RUNNING (I NEED

TO KNOW!!!)--- I guess there is some

confusion on running the race.

Here's the deal :) This is a

FITNESS CHALLENGE that involves

2 parts--the strength part (the

exercises) then endurance (the run).

Your score is [your 5k time divided

by your total repetitions]. This

means that just because you

won the 5k does not mean

you won .... Anyways, you are '

welcome to just run the 5k--and

look really cool b/c you'll be

starting off refreshed rather

than beat from a million

situps--or you can do the

whole thing with the 7 of us :

) Either way we're happy!!! We

just want people to join in

and we WANT AS MANY AS

ARE WILLING!! And, if you

can't run and want to walk,

that's fine too!! JUST COME!!!!!!

I hope this helps with some

confusion!!! I'll post this same

thing on the blog. If you have

any questions PLEASE TELL ME..

and if you are RUNNINg,

PLEASE TELL ME :)

DATE CHANGE

RACE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO AUGUST 14th 2010. Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope those who have committed to come are still able!

T-shirt order!!!!

Okay, we got shirts--and these are NOT just for people who are running or joining us at the actual event. This is an ONGOING fundraiser for Ashton!!! So, if you want to be a part of TEAM ASHTON, please leave a comment with the size and amount of shirts you'd like to order. Please either 1. pay via "Donate" button for the shirt amount ($10 per shirt), or 2. leave your e-mail address in the comment so we can figure out how you can pay by check or in person. Your shirt cannot be ordered until money is recieved. I don't have a picture of the shirts yet, but they will have the picture that welcomes everyone to the blog :) and TEAM ASHTON across the top. They are white with black lettering. If you'd like to wait to see the visual, I will hopefully have one soon.

Face Painting!!!

Yep!!! We have SUPER HEROS, SLEEPING BEAUTY, and FACE PAINTING (for a donation)! WAHOOO!!!!!!

Want to go BALD for ASHTON?!?

A Hairdresser will be @ the event on the 24th of July to SHAVE YOUR HEAD!!! (for a donation of course!!!). Check out the other guys who have gone bald for Ashton at www.danandnatsessions.blogspot.com

Bigger and Better

Wow! What a response we've had!!!! Okay, here's what you need to know!!!!

• Anyone can race! but there are 7 FEATURED racers you can vote for!
• If you choose to race, please provide your own drinks/snacks
• Please have a timer or stop watch... Remember, this is a group of FRIENDS supporting eachother... NOT a professional race!!! No, we will NOT take responsibility for injuries or dehydration...we will call 911 though :)
• Race description is on the post below
• Our FEATURED racers on the right hand side! Check them out, then VOTE! Leave a comment ANYWHERE On the page to let them know you're on their side!!!

What we can offer or are HOPING TO offer @ the race:

• SUPER HEROS!!! YES!!! That's RIGHT!!!!! I know you're kids want to meet SPIDERMAN and BATMAN RIGHT?!??!?! THEY WILL BE THERE!!!! 8am-10am!!!! Along with a PRINCESS (TBA which one!) --bring your camera!!!! These are brought to us by www.letuspartywithyou.com
• Hopes: Hair accessories for auction (online and AT the race), T-shirts for sale (online before the race), ribbons to purchase and cheer on the racers with (online and at the race)! Thank you HOME DEPOT for supporting us!

The Race! (and all those details)

Our Race for Ashton will be a fitness challage, or STREND race. There are 5 components to this type of race. The first 4 are for "STR"ength and the last is "END"urance. For 12 minutes straight, in 3 minute intervals, we will have racers do as many situps, pushups (knees for girls), leg lifts (to the sky, then tap heels on ground), and tricep pushups as possible. At the end of the 12 minutes, a 5k will begin. Below is the map of the 5k. If you would like to run along with us for Ashton, please leave a comment with your e-mail. We'd LOVE more "challengers" other than our "featured" ones! Also, this shows where you may want to cheer on your person of choice (and all of us slowpokes as well!). The race should begin no later than 7:30am @ Dordan Ct and the running portion by 7:42am. All will be said and done by 9am...but Ashton has alot more running to do! So please come out and support her and her family (her parents are running too!!!!).

Help us Raise $$

In a few days you will have the opportunity to review profiles of those participating in the Race for Ashton. Check them out then choose who you think will win!!! Vote on the right side, then vote with your DONATION through the paypal account. ALL money will go straight to Ashton and her family --minus the little % that paypal charges :( . We'd LOVE to do something GREAT for you if you choose the winner...but like I said, ALL money is going to Ashton so you'll will be pleased to know that if you choose the winner, you will recieve a wonderful thankyou note from the winner :) --along with JOY for helping someone who could really use it! Okay...and if you live in the area, we'll throw in some cookies too!