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ACTivism: Blue Planet Run

FitSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Now that Steptember is coming to an end, do you need an excuse to get moving in October? How about doing it to fund getting safe water to kids in Tanzania?

If that sounds up your alley then take the Blue Planet Run 30-Mile Challenge. All you have to do is donate $30 and pledge to run, walk, or cycle 30 miles in 30 days this October. That's only one mile a day; you can totally do that! You'll get the satisfaction of knowing that you moved a total of 30 miles (at least) in one month and your $30 pledge will then provide water to one person for life - it's a win-win situation. For more information, to sign up, and to donate, check out BluePlanetRun.org.

The Blue Planet Run

FitSugar — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:45:00 -0700

Running for a cause: Safe and clean water

The Blue Planet Run will cover 15,200 miles, across 16 countries and 4 continents, 24 hours a day for 95 days to deliver an urgent and important message: We can and must begin to alleviate the catastrophic burden placed on over a billion people who, every day, must drink unsafe local water, or travel long distances on foot to search for safe water for themselves and their families. Water is a basic necessity!!!

The run starts in New York City on June 1, 2007, when a team of 20 ordinary male and female athletes will run around the clock along a route that includes the U.S., Ireland, the U.K., France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Mongolia, China, Japan and Canada. Each runner will sprint 10 miles a day. Batons will be passed at over 1,500 exchange points. The Run will end right where is started, back in New York City, on September 4, 2007.

The event will be completely Earth - and people - friendly, imagine an event that becomes known as "The Race without a Trace." Visit BluePlanetRun.com to find out how you can get involved and to donate money for these efforts (100% of all financial contributions to the Blue Planet Run go directly into funding safe water projects).

Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:45:00 -0700

HealthBolt says if you want to help the planet go old school and eat PBJ instead of an all-American all-beef patty.

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