Purity Dairies sponsored a race to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville yesterday, and my wife Dana ran the 5K. She beat her best time, clocking in at 30:45, with a pace under 10 minutes. She was cheered on by me and new friends Alex Kelso and family, who were there for Alex’s daughter Lori and friend Lauren, who also had excellent times.
Purity gave out a ton of ice cream and, believe it or not, chocolate milk, which has recently been recognized as an excellent sports drink! Researchers have discovered that adding protein to the carbohydrates normally consumed by runners after a race significantly shortens recovery time.
The mission of RMHC is to “keep families close” by providing essential resources and a “home away from home” for families of critically ill children receiving inpatient or outpatient medical care at Nashville area hospitals. Recent donations replaced all of the old washers and dryers that guests were using, and RMHC is very thankful to all runners and other donors that participated.
The mission of Purity, however, is to keep me in Nutty Buddies. Here I am, getting caught sneaking off in the middle of the race…
Dana and I love to participate in these kinds of events. It gives us a chance to give while doing things we love. The Center for Nonprofit Management in Nashville, among others, is encouraging nonprofits to think of these type of fundraisers this season. Your corporation may not be able to handle one more golf scramble, but Ella Marin published a list of Fund Raiser Ideas on Suite101.com back in 2000 that are timeless.
And if those don’t get you energized, swing by the Purity section in your local grocery store, and pick up some chocolate milk. Ask for their poster girl while you’re there. :)
