Lupus was given its name by a 19th century French doctor who thought that the facial rash of some people with lupus looked like the bite or scratch of a wolf ("lupus" is Latin for wolf and "erythematosus" is Latin for red).
It seemed only fitting to harness the power of a pack to help build the foundation of this project.
For me, running has allowed my two distinct and equally powerful opportunities. On one hand, it gives me a deeply rooted social network of like minded, passionate people (my PACK) and on the other hand it gives me the space to feed my 'lone wolf' - Quiet time of introspection while running for hours on the trails.The goal of this Pack is to build it as big as possible! We don't need to know each other to be part of something BIGGER.
All you need to do to join in is commit to you own personal physical activity goal for the spring of 2012 and then get friends and family members to pledge to support you.
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."
--John Bingham
For me, the goal is a return to the Marathon after a 7yr hiatus, for others (like my dad), it may be your first 5km...whatever you decide to do is up to you...The point being, we are all here to support one another.
So...if you are ready to join, follow the link below and lets get started.
SIGNING UP WITH THE TEAM IS AS EASY AS 1...2...3
2) Join the team
3) Start fundraising!
**I will be posting tips for fundraising to help get you started, so check back often**
**Don't have an event yet, but want to participate? No worries, BC is filled with running and walking events for all abilities. Send me a note and I will happily help you find the right fit in your community**
DONATE NOW to LaceUP4Lupus
