CCFA Team Challenge Napa tomorrow!

I got a lovely email from your other half. Wishing her perfect weather!

Charles story.... years ago when Santa Rosa had its first 'First Night' I was standing in line waiting to use the restroom. Standing in line with me was Charles Schultz. 'First Night' was a Peanuts-themed event. He started talking to me and said that the whole event happened because of his wife. He just gushed about his wife (as if his talents had nothing to do with the event) - he gave her all of the credit.

Then a restroom became available - the men's restroom. He insisted I go before him even though he was ahead of me in line.

Yeah, he just melted my heart and everytime I think about him or see a Peanuts character it makes me smile (and a little weepy) because of that man.

When you talk with her tell her to go ice skating at the Charles Schultz arena. He's done a lot for Sonoma County.

kathy

I will pass that onto her Kathy. But... I think I'll wait to mention the ice skating until after the race Dont want any twisted ankles before the run. But maybe Monday? LOL

Steve

621 / 3500 participants in the 1/2 marathon were CCFA Team Challenge. They raised a total of $2.4 Million for CCFA. Wow!

Wow, Steve, that's awesome!

Even during my most healthy days, I never was a long distance runner. I could walk fast all day, but run, NO WAY! So I am very impressed with anyone who can run a marathon, or half marathon...

Jan

Steve, congrats to your wife on a job well done. :-) I've
run a couple of races with Team Challenge and I'm now helping
to coach the DC-area team. I know how special those events
are. It takes your breath away when you contemplate what
all the participants have done and are doing for IBD reserch,
treatment and support.

FYI, Team Challenge is currently recruiting for the fall season.
The race is the Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 2nd. I've
run this race twice and it is alot of fun. One other thing to
point out, you don't have to be a runner. Walkers and run/walkers
are certainly welcome. Jan, there are many 'fast walkers' out there.
;-)

Kind Regards, Steve