The Solano Stampede running club's mission is to enrich the lives of its members and the community, to encourage the sport of running and promote a team and social atmosphere, where all abilities and ages are welcome.
If you would like additional information or to be added to our group mailing list please send an e-mail to solanostampede-board@googlegroups.com 
Chasing the Cure
Every once in a while our children alert us to opportunities we had missed. This happened to me when my daughter, Angela, called me with some bad news and an opportunity to make a difference. Angela who is a student at Gonzaga University called to tell me about a friend who had just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She wanted to do something to help her friend and asked me to help her raise money for cancer research. Angela decided we should run the San Francisco Half Marathon on July 26th as charity runners for the American Cancer Society. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to run with Angela and help her train for her first long distance run while supporting such a worthwhile cause.
Angela’s idea also caused me to remember the many people in my life who have been touched by cancer. My grandfather who died when I was in high school; my good friend and colleague who passed over 10 years ago; my Dad, who is a cancer survivor; my aunt, who is currently battling cancer in the fight of her life; as well as many other friends who have beaten or lost their struggles with this dreadful disease. Angela helped me to realize that I can use my gift of running to help fight this disease, while honoring all the people in my life who have been so affected by cancer.
I’m excited to join Angela and her boyfriend Matt as a charity runner for the American Cancer Society. Together we are trying to raise at least $4,500 in donations for cancer research. We are excited to train for and run 13.1 miles in July and would like to add you to Team Chasing a Cure, as donors to the American Cancer Society. Your donations will help us meet our fund raising goal while providing you a tax deduction. I’m sure you also have a list of people in your life who have been touched by cancer. Please use this opportunity to honor these people while helping fund important research.
Giving is easy! Click on this link Donate to Chasing the Cure http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/DetermiNation/CRFY09California?px=9574738&pg=personal&fr_id=19225
to make an online donation. You may also choose to print out a pledge form and return it to a member of “Chasing the Cure” with an enclosed check. Please be a part of our journey to honor those who have or are struggling with cancer and share in the fight against cancer by giving a gift today!
If you have any questions about this fund raising effort, please e-mail or call me. Thank you in advance for your generous donation, and remember, even a small donation helps us to make a big difference. May God bless you and yours.
Jan
PS Good news, Angela’s friend is doing well and was apparently misdiagnosed. His condition could lead to cancer, if left untreated, but for now he is cancer free.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Fleet Feet Trail Run Series
Fleet Feet Sports Vacaville is pleased to sponsor the 2009 Trail Run Series. This year's series is a collection of five local runs. The events include distances for all abilities in a variety of great locations and terrain. We encourage you to support all the runs in the series, enjoy the outdoors, get dirty, and most important of all have fun! Check the link above to see details and events!
Loop the lagoon tower challenge, May 2, 2009
Lynch Canyon Trail Run, May 30, 2009
Lagoon Valley Trail Run, September 19, 2009
Groups:
Random Acts of Running : This is our beginners group (follow link for info)
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