Parker's Fund-Run

Parker's school did a fund-run to raise money for the school. Although I cringe inside when Parker brings home fundraiser packets from school, I am slightly more okay with ones like these where Parker was able to "earn" money from sponsors based on how many laps he completed.  To me, it's just seems more upfront in supporting the child and helping them reach their goals, than in pretending you want to buy cookie dough, or popcorn or whatever other random item might be for sale. I know, I know, that makes no sense at all, because at least then the person is getting something in return. Ahh, oh well.  I just don't like asking people for money, and every single day for at least a week, Parker would come home wearing a big square sticker telling him which family members or friends he should call that day to ask for money. (Sigh) Anyway, with the help of Grandparents and Mom & Dad, Parker was able to raise a good amount of money and had a fun time while doing it.  The goal for the students was to run 30 laps (think 15 laps=1 mile), with the cap of donations being at 36 laps.  Parker ran 47 laps! That boy loves to run, and he was so proud of his accomplishment!

At the start of the run, Gavin wandered onto the "track" and was promptly knocked down by oncoming 1st graders.  Poor guy! Luckily he wasn't hurt. After getting him calmed down, he was quickly strapped down in the stroller, and remained there for the duration of the race.  To break up the monotony of running so many laps, the race director would announce different events for every certain number of laps.  Riley was pretty happy when they announced a family run so that she could run too. The idea was that the racer run with their family,  but Parker just sped right past us! Riley wanted to keep running even after the family run was over.  She probably completed at least 8 laps.  It was fun seeing them both run, and seeing Parker complete, and even exceed his goal.

 Waiting to start the run

 Riley running

 This is how they kept track of how many laps each child completed. Each lap, the runner ran through a check point where another square would be marked off.

This is what I heard all week from both Parker AND Riley, "Hey First Graders, What time is it?!? Funruntime.com!"