Running Introduction

On April 16, 2012, I will be running the Boston Marathon on behalf of Massachusetts General Hospital. I am an avid runner and it has always been my dream to run Boston. However, as I think of the reasons why I am running this particular race, another story comes to mind. For 26.2 miles I will run for an organization who has saved the person that I love most in the world, my mother. Jan Mertz is my role model and best friend, and on April 16th, she will be my inspiration (follow the SPONSOR ME link to read the full story). My fund raising goal of $5,000.00 is not nearly enough to thank such an amazing hospital, but it is a start. Thank you in advance for your support and for reading my blog!!

Follow my blog for updates on my training schedule, energy-rich snacks and meals, but most of all, how to prepare mentally and physically for 26.2 miles!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Silent Auction Fundraiser: Fighting Kids' Cancer...One Step at a Time

Please join me on Friday, March 30th (7:00-10:00pm) at McFadden’s Boston for a silent auction fundraiser!!

Entrance fee is $10.00 per person, which includes:
• A Rubber Wristband with our team's theme engraved!
• 5 raffle tickets for the auction
• Cover charge for McFadden’s
• Free appetizers
• McFadden’s drink special ($3.00 house beers and $4.00 drinks with house liquors)

The way it works: Each item will be separately raffled in the auction. Each guest will receive 5 tickets with their entrance fee and can bid on any and all items!! Additional raffle tickets can be purchased throughout the night ($10 for an arms length) and the winners will be announced at 9:30pm!


Below are some of the items being auctioned. More gifts are “in the works” and I will be sure to update my list once they are confirmed.

• Red Sox Tickets (Fenway Stadium) – 4 seats in section 14 row 5 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, May 25 (7:10pm) ($250 value)

• Fitcorp Fitness Center - 1 Month Gym Membership ($85 value http://fitcorp.com/)

• Prana Power Yoga (Multiple Locations) – 2, 5-Class Vouchers ($65 value each http://www.pranapoweryoga.com/)

• Back Bay Yoga (Boston, MA) - $25 Gift Certificate (http://www.backbayyoga.com/)

• Balanced Health Massage Studio (Boston, MA) - $50 Gift Certificate (http://www.lifeneedsbalance.com/)

• Abielle Jewelry Studio (Brookline Village, MA) – 2 Jewelry Making Class Vouchers ($40 value each http://www.abeille.us/)

• Oleana (Inman Square, Cambridge) – Chef Tasting Menu for 2 ($108 value http://oleanarestaurant.com/)

• Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt – 2 Gift Packages ($30 Gift Certificate, Bag and T-shirt http://www.pinkberry.com/)

• Flatbread Company (Davis Square, Cambridge) - $40 Gift Certificate (http://www.flatbreadcompany.com/)

• Freedom Trail Run - 2 Vouchers for a Running Tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail ($35 value each http://www.freedomtrailrun.com/)

• SPIbelt - 1 Red Running belt ($20 value http://www.spibelt.com/)

• Brewsees - 1 pair of Brewsees 12'Oz'er sunglasses, a Brewsees Coozie and a "Real Men Pry" T-shirt ($60 value http://www.brewsees.com/)

• Healthworks Fitness Centers - 1 Month Healthworks Membership ($100 value http://www.healthworksfitness.com/)

• S&S Organics - 1 Homemade Gift Basket of Organic Beauty products, including face scrubs, essential oils and salve ($85 value)


Please e-mail me (Valerie.valant@gmail.com) or join the facebook event (http://www.facebook.com/events/382078658485738/) and invite ALL your friends! Let's get together to eat some food, drink some beer, win some SWEET items, and help raise money to support MGH in their fight against pediatric cancer!

1 comment:

  1. Hi there! great stuff here, I'm glad that I drop by your page and found this very interesting. Thanks for sharing, hoping to read something like this in the future!
    Standard silent auction fundraising events are migrating to the web in order to eliminate inherent inefficiencies and invite an entirely new audience of cause-minded consumers to participate in this growing marketplace.According to Jon Carson, CEO of BiddingForGood, "Silent auction fundraising puts a damper on bidding and by limiting bidding with artificial time and place constraints of the event many constituents are simply unable to bid." Carson adds, "These bidders are often affluent consumers who have real purchasing power who can help drive up the price of any number of items."

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