Our excitement has come to a peak as we start the 2009 ING NYC Marathon weekend! We are so incredibly proud and honored that 220 Team Fox members are running to raise awareness and funds for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Remember, even if you’re not running the 26.2 miles on Sunday, you can still [...]
Entries from October 2009
October 29, 2009
Pounding the Pavement for Parkinson’s Research
Team Fox member Miranda Feldmann came up with the great motto: “Those who can’t run, cheer!” And cheer she will! Miranda has set up an official Team Fox cheering section in Brooklyn, at mile 7 of the marathon. Local Brooklyn coffee shop Root Hill Café (262 4th on the Northwest corner of 4th Avenue and [...]
October 28, 2009
Easy Ways to Make a Difference
With the marathon just a few days away, we wanted to remind you of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf’s promotional campaign to help raise funds and awareness for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. The campaign includes the sale of a special Marathon Blend of coffee and a cool T-shirt with a portion of proceeds from the sale of [...]
October 28, 2009
Kick Off Marathon Weekend In NYC with a Team Fox Event
On Friday night (October 30), Team Fox member and ING NYC Marathon runner Rebecca Bennett invites you to attend happy hour in NYC to kick off a great weekend of marathon fun. Join Rebecca at Southern Hospitality BBQ and Bar (1460 Second Avenue at 76th Street) from 5 – 7 p.m. to help raise funds for The Michael [...]
October 27, 2009
Gene Gurkoff Solicits Team Fox Membership Instead of Funds
Team Fox member and mentor, Gene Gurkoff will run in his 5th ING NYC Marathon on Sunday as a part of Team Fox. This year, Gene decided to take his fundraising letter in a different direction and we were wowed by what he wrote. This is Gene’s 5th NYC Marathon but it will be a [...]
October 26, 2009
NYC Marathon Runners in the News
De Simone, Peters to run marathon for Team Fox Wilton Bulletin Written by J.B. Cozens Thursday, 08 October 2009 Thanks to a chance meeting while both of them were out jogging last year, two former Wilton High students have joined to run in the upcoming New York City Marathon for Team Fox. Dayna De Simone [...]
October 23, 2009
“Fatty Fundraiser” at Fatty Crab
With just a week to go before the New York City Marathon, runner Anders Hyde is hosting a fundraiser in NYC to kick off a big week for Team Fox in New York City! Anders is raising funds in honor of his father who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s earlier this year – come out and [...]
October 22, 2009
Pancakes for Parkinson’s Breakfast Kicks Off WalkFest 2009
This Saturday Gary Schmitz will be combining two of Team Fox’s favorite fundraisers – Pancakes for Parkinson’s and a walk-a-thon – to raise funds for parkinson’s research. Come out and support Gary’s event, or learn from him and start one of your own! Pancakes for Parkinson’s Breakfast Kicks Off WalkFest 2009 What: WalkFest 09 When: October [...]
October 21, 2009
Team Fox Event Featured as an Editor’s Pick in Washington Post
PINTS FOR PARKINSON’S The Washington Post Going Out Guide Details: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: The Barking Dog 4723 Elm St. Bethesda, MD 301-654-0022 Information: 301-654-0022 Price: $10 Have a few brews for a cause! Ryan Grant is relatively new to fundraising, but the 27-year-old seems to have gotten the hang of it pretty [...]
October 20, 2009
Pumpkins for Parkinsons
Team Fox member Robin Maxcy ran the Boston Marathon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research this past spring. Robin’s continuing her fundraising efforts this fall with a great idea: a Pumpkins for Parkinson’s Campaign! From now until December, she will bake pumpkin cookies for donors as a thank you for donating to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Two [...]
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