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From the It's Funner to be a Runner Program by Pete Saccone
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The It's "Funner" to be a Runner kids from Meridian Elementary School in El Cajon, CA recently raised $1,333.57 to help the victims of the September 11th tragedy. The fifth graders, who run 45-50 mimutes each day, simply told people that they would run X number of miles in October. They asked for a donation for their effort. Two representatives from the Salvation Army met with the kids on December 10. One of the reps spent time at Ground Zero. Needless to say, the kids asked many thoughtful questions and they learned a great deal. The It's "Funner" to be a Runner kids know what running can do and has done for them---they have added this experience to the many others that running has given them. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you feel I can help. Email saccone@gwise.cajon.k12.ca.us or phone 1- (619) 670-4555). Pete Saccone
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MESSAGES ON MY KIDSRUNNING PAGE. The most important thing to remember is that It's "Funner" to be a Runner!!!!  by Carlye, 11 years old..."Running with Mr. Brant" (John Brant, author of "A" for Effort, September 2000, Runner's World) |
We are very pleased that Pete Saccone will be writing a column on his program It's "Funner" to be a Runner. Please email rwedit@rodale.com with comments on this column.
