Today, I ran my first race rocking my Team ASPCA jersey: the 9th Annual Jimmy D Memorial 5k, helping support burn survivors. (I found the race through Active.com; subscribe to emails and they’ll periodically send you info on races in … Continue reading Running for Chocolate
My 4th half marathon is fast approaching. I’ve done all I can to prep and now I’m looking to the future. I’ve set my sights on the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon in Los Angeles. This half is special because it benefits ASPCA and it’ll be especially fun because it’s Halloween weekend! Since I ran my first 5k in Prospect Park last July, I’ve run a couple more 5ks, a 10k, a couple of obstacle runs, and half marathons in Philadelphia, Bethlehem, and Brooklyn…steadily building up. When I’m running around, I love to represent the animals; sporting Farm Sanctuary, Mercy … Continue reading 3000 Steps to the Rock ‘n Roll L.A. Half
While many will be recovering from St. Patrick’s Day festivities, thousands will be covering just over 13.1. The NYC Half-Marathon takes place today, Sunday, March 18, 2012, starting at 7:30am. Watch live online at New York Road Runners LiveStream and on ABC 7 in NYC. Good luck to all runners! The pack turning out for this event includes Olympic hopefuls like Meb Keflezighi and Kara Goucher, as well as some celebrities and the average Joe or Jane, many running for charity. Seventy-seven charities will be represented at this year’s race, including ASPCA. I just found out about Team ASPCA last Wednesday … Continue reading Team ASPCA Hits the Pavement for NYC Half-Marathon
While I was not shy to express my disappointment with the ASPCA x Forever 21 line of t-shirts, credit is due for their digital advertising campaign. As to when these ads began running online, I do not know. Since I do not enjoy voicing negativity regarding such causes, I may have been in a unique position to notice these ads. The organization’s television commercials are well known. Celebrities, like Sarah McLachlan, with a dog or cat pleading for a nominal donation, have never moved me to action. I may like the particular person or ‘aww’ at the animal, but the … Continue reading ASPCA Digital Ad Campaign Serves Cause
While these shirts have adorable designs, the shape is ill-conceived to pull in a broader audience. While the Forever 21 x ASPCA venture is commendable, the misshapen, cropped, thin fabric of these sweater/tees, are poorly executed. The ASPCA/Forever 21 venture really is “looking for love”…but in all the wrong ways. If you believe in the organization, donate money directly to them. Don’t get sucked into purchasing a $12.80 – $17.80 rag when only a $1 of the sale goes to the organization. Continue reading Cupid Missed Its Mark On ASPCA’s Forever 21 T-shirt line
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