Envison this, it's Sunday morning, January 17, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Thousands of people have gathered downtown at the starting line for the PF Chang's Rock and Roll 1/2 marathon and full marathon.
Among them....a team of gators who have all joined together to not only run the race, but to run it for the legacy of the plaid. Gators can run in honor of whomever made Xavier a legacy for them- maybe it was a teacher, maybe one of the sisters, their parents who paid tuition for them all those years, or perhaps they just want to run in honor of a friend. Regardless, we will all be running together to honor the fact that Xavier isn't just a school and we will be running into the future to help support the sisters in building Founder's Hall, a physical symbol of all those who have made Xavier X-cellent :)
The goal is to have at least 66 alumnae, parents, and Xavier family join the team, in honor of the 66 years that Xavier has been providing excellence in education to young women in Arizona and in honor of all the people who have made that possible. Team members in this challenge will commit to raising a goal of $1,000 for the Legacy of Leadership campaign. Gators and families can work together as a team or on their own, and you can be sure that the competition will be fierce. Already Xavier graduates of the classes of the 80s have said that they challenge the classes of the 90s to beat them....
To that, the class of 90s have said- BRING IT ON!
And the youngest of the gators.....have yet to chime in. Will the classes of the 00-08, be up for the challenge or will the zero truly be their hero? Stay tuned to find out!
PF Chang's 2010: TEAM Xavier Legacy
Who: Anyone in the XCP family
When: January 17, 2010
What: 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) or a full marathon (26.2)
Why: To raise a goal of $1,000 each towards the Legacy of Leadership campaign
Training: Starts in August with group runs held in Phoenix, AZ
Special XCP training support being offered via COACH VAN SICKLE.
Q: Do I have to be really in shape to do it?
A: No, the training schedule offers levels for beginners, intermediate, and advanced runners. You can even walk the race.
Q: I don't want to do the race, but can I still be involved?
A: Yes! You do not have to participate in the race event to get involved. In fact, we are looking for Legacy Leaders who will be at each of the 26 miles to help cheer on our team.
We need people to come cheer our racers on, you can donate to support your friends, and you can also assist us with pre-race and race activities. Email Kristin Parrack at kparrack@xcp.org for more information about non-racing participation opportunities.
Q: Do I have to live in Phoenix to participate?
A: No, we will not be offering formal group runs anywhere outside Phoenix, however, you are welcome to coordinate with friends in your area to do group runs on your own. We will have the option of receiving the training schedule via email. Lodging is also being coordinated for all Xavier participants at the Phoenix Downtown Sheraton. Reserve your room early as this is a popular race destination hotel, but you will receive a special rate if you tell them that you are there for the PF Changs Team Xavier Legacy. Call- (602) 262-2500
Click here for more information on the hotel.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1703
Q: How do I get started?
A: Team Kick off events will be held on August
GO GATORS!!!
Want to get in on the fun! Click here to join the team or donate in honor of your alumnae friends!
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