Hey DC faithful, I know I've been slacking on zee blog the past couple months, but I'll get back into it I promise. Here's my latest exercise in pain and suffering....
"On November 8th, 2008 the American Lung Association of Florida, Inc. - Central Area will host the 2nd Annual "Climbing Heights for Lung Cancer" Event. This Stair Climb is a vertical climb up Orlando's 2nd tallest building, the Bank of America Center. Please support my climb and the American Lung Association by making a donation or participating in the event."
As if racing up 25 floors wasn't enough punishment, I've decided (in typical Dave fashion) to add to my pain, by throwing on my Firefighting gear (airpack, helmet, and full FF turnout gear-at least they let me use running shoes!). My total weight, with all the bells & whistles, is about 300 lbs. Last year's top FF finished in 4:40, or thereabouts. That's a tough time to beat, but if the Browns can beat the Super Bowl Champs on Monday Night Football....?????? Regardless, you all know that I will be giving everything I can to race up those 25 floors.
Seriously though, I know times are a little on the tight side nowadays, but I would appreciate anyone donating whatever you can spare to this worthwhile cause (I'm sure the American Lung Association would appreciate it too). Below is a work/family safe link that will take you to my page, and you can see how I'm doing as a fundraiser. I have to raise at least $100, and for every dollar I am short, the American Lung Assoc. drowns a kitten in milk....just kidding. One hundred bucks is my goal, and I'll be most grateful for whatever I can harass my friends and family into giving.
http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/e01/part.jsp;jsessionid=7230a83e86323018606d?id=2064&acct=5272043355&rid=0
I've already got over the goal of $100, thanks to all who've donated. I'll be sending out a few limited edition emails to only those who've pledged for this event. If that isn't enough to convince someone to pitch in, then I don't know WHAT is. Who knows, if more people throw down I may just go up a second time for fun?!?
I've already got over the goal of $100, thanks to all who've donated. I'll be sending out a few limited edition emails to only those who've pledged for this event. If that isn't enough to convince someone to pitch in, then I don't know WHAT is. Who knows, if more people throw down I may just go up a second time for fun?!?
Oh here's the sweet pic that's generating lots of internet buzz.....
