Officially Amazing - there is a list!!!!

Here is a quick post, since starting my fundraising, I have found that there are a number of people that I can really add to an 'Officially Amazing' register.

Honestly the generosity of people that want to help my cause and raise much needed funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation is beyond words.

To everyone that has helped me thus far, all I can say is a very big THANKYOU! from the bottom of my heart.

12km in the City to Bay

In my attempt to get fitness ready for China, I thought that it would be a good idea to attempt the City to Bay, which is 12kms from Adelaide to Glenelg.

 

My lovely friend Rachel was my support through the walk, I thought I was walking fast, but she was faster, when I slowed down she encouraged me to speed up, you kind of need friends like that to crack the whip every now and then. 



 

We ended up walking the 12km's in just under 2 hours, well 1:59:29 to be exact, given that we didn't run it, I am really proud of our effort.  I am not going to lie, it wasn't easy for me, the last 3kms I found quite hard, more in that I was trying to keep the pace of my team to not let them down but I really was starting to slow down.

 

 



The next day after the race was hard, I had some pain in my hips, but I guess the saying no pain no gain is cliché, because I had pain, and hobbled round a little at work, but now I am good.  I gave it a go and had fun at the same day!

Carpe diem guys or seize the day and life be in it!

First $$$ milestone achieved

Well my Everyday Hero's page has received some visits from some wonderful friends who have donated directly to the NBCF.  I have also been selling chocolates, cakes and had an awesome first event.

So this is a quick blog post to point out that I have reached my first $1000 raised for the NBCF!  I am very happy, having done this is just over 2 months.  I feel at the moment I am on target to continue the journey within the expected time frames.  I just now need $2500 more to qualify, but $4000 more if I want to make my own personal goal of $5000 raised.

If you want to support me, my everyday hero's page is still open and needing your support of any amount big or small. (fully tax deductable)

https://nbcfchina2016.everydayhero.com/au/laura-mcdonald

The Color Run 2015

I sit here tonight feeling a little weary, It was 29 degrees here in Adelaide, and my family and I got up bright and early on a Sunday morning to head into the city to do the Color Run (yes I know it should be spelt 'Colour' here in Australia).

We got to Victoria Park just after 8am, we covered our self's in body paints and geared up for our first Color Run.  The queue to get past the start line was slow, I did wonder if they could release the groups of people a little quicker, but once you were walking it all seemed to flow really well.  The organisers have obviously researched this one.

My husband and eldest son started with a jog and I walked with my little guy. It was 5kms of fun, normally a big walk would have my little one dragging his feet, but the anticipation of colours, glitter and snow being put on us was much to much fun.

This walk was obviously designed for just fun, serious runners might be disappointed that times were not recorded, but that was not needed today.  As we crossed the finish line and was awarded our medals we discussed what we would do next year.

This was a nice little lead up to my big walk next week for the 'City to Bay'.

Sparkles and Bubbles at Everett Brookes Jewellers Adelaide

My first event at Everett Brookes Jewellers in Adelaide was a success!

The team at Everett Brookes were absolutely wonderful.  It was easy to observe that these guys are passionate about their trade and want to create the best product for their customer. 

At my Sparkles and Bubbles event, Ian and David and their crew of wonderful staff, were entertaining, and engaged guests with gold, gems and diamonds.

The evening started with gold, progressed to valuable gems, and then onto the grand finale of diamonds.  The guest enjoyed lovely platters of cheese, dip crackers and fine wine and bubbles.  I think everyone found the night enjoyable and informative.

Quite a few guests commented on how amazing it was that these guys allowed people to come in and contribute to making their own Jewellery. Imagine getting a diamond engagement ring and realising your partner helped to make it.

I really can not thank enough, all of the staff at Everett Brookes Jewellers for their time and commitment in making this fundraising event happen.  Money raised from the event was $285

A big congratulations to Kristy who was the winner of the door prize that was kindly donated by Everett Brookes Jewellers.

 

Corporate Sponsorship

I am about to commence my search for corporate sponsorship for my trek.  I have a fair bit of advertising space to offer.  My back is for sale, I will wear a sponsors logo on my back on a NBCF approved shirt, a hat or I will even wave a flag or hold a banner on top of the great wall in appreciation.

I have just started a list for letters to go out, but if anyone knows of or works for a business that might be interested in me advertising their product globally I would love to chat to them.

Busy Fitness Month in September

Ok so in a bid to get my fitness levels up and having some fun, September seems to be the month for walks and runs in Adelaide.  I am already registered for the Corporate Cup which I do in Adelaide every fortnight, but I have also just registered to participate in the Colour Run and The City to Bay!  I tell you, I am seriously going to kick butt on that wall when I walk it.  Stay tuned for the pictures to follow