Friends,
105 days ago, Alex and I launched Thankful for 2013. While the weather on December 19th was representative of the winter of 2013, we have persevered. Thankful for 2013 is in its last few days.
Since December 19th, we have ran/biked over 1,900 miles and have performed nearly 110 hours of community service. It is crazy to think where we have been since peddaling out of Cumberland, MD; Charlottesville, Atlanta, Portland, Miami, and Costa Rica. In all these places, we ran at least one mile. In addition, Thankful has reached out to many more places. From Europe to South America to Asia, the Thankful blog and message has reached every continent.
Now in the last four days, we ask two things from you.
1. Please log on to Facebook or Twitter and write what you are thankful for. A simple " I am thankful for (fill in the blank)" is all we ask. It's simple and powerful.
2. Please consider donating to Madison House through Thankful for 2013. Madison House is UVa's student volunteer center for the Charlottesville community. Each year over 3,000 volunteers go out into the community and create over $2 million in economic benefits. In addition, Madison House is a non-profit and relies on donations. Please support Thankful for 2013 and Madison House by go to www.madisonhouse.org/thankful and click on "Donate to Thankful for 2013." Your donation goes a long way and makes the Charlottesville community a better place.
In the last few days of our campaign, find something you are thankful for. Find a little bit of peace and run with it.
Be thankful for 2013. Be thankful for life.
