As I was contemplating some imagery that I could use to kick off my fundraising campaign, I considered the local community here at Turpin. Our mascot is the Spartan. The idea of 300 spartans standing against a seemingly insurmountable army felt appropriate. But what could I learn from them?
I am trying to raise 4500 dollars for cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James.) 4500 is a large number for one individual. But an effort like this isn't really about an individual. Yes, it is I who will put in the hours of training and fundraising, and it is I who will pull on the jersey on August 29th and pedal my bike across 100 miles of Ohio. But it takes a community to tackle the most important aspect of this process. Raising money that will have a direct impact on battle against cancer right here in our home state.
So I will be trying to recruit my own 300. Instead of focusing on the monumental task of 4500, I will focus on the achievable goal of 300. I need to find 300 "spartans" willing to stand next to me and do battle. If I can find 300 warriors to support me in my efforts with only 15 dollars, then we can take our smaller efforts and unite them to have a real impact.
For those who are willing to join me in this battle I hope to give you an opportunity to be directly involved in the event. In exchange for you 15 dollar donation, you can include a name to honor or remember on the jersey I will be wearing. I will also be making a work of art that will utilize all of the names to be presented to OSUCCC to commemorate this inaugural ride.
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Need more info about the event and where the money goes? Click here.
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