Friday, April 3, 2009

Renewed Vigor

In what has felt like dominos falling in place, I have a charity for the Janus Charity Challenge... Samaritan's Purse.

One of my favorite quotes about fundraising is from David Goggins in this article.

“People respond to pain,” he told The Union-Tribune. “If I go out and wash cars for $10, who gives a (darn). People want to see you throw up, cry and go through tremendous suffering."

Goggins runs for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. I love running for a cause, I think it helps keep the pain in check. And, there is something about people giving money as a response to your efforts in a race that makes you think, wait a minute, not only am I really about to do this, I have to finish this.

If you would like to donate or know of anyone who would help email out a link: http://januscharitychallenge.kintera.org/LP09/PFILES

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Preston,

On behalf of Franklin Graham, thank you for taking on this challenge and designating Samaritan's Purse as your charity of choice. We are honored that you would consider us to help you with pain management! :-) Blessings as you train.

Darren Mullenix
Samaritan's Purse