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Help Charles "Cook Up Something" for Stepping Stone.
HE DID IT!
The Diablo 50 mile run was this past Saturday. Even after doing Ironman Triathlons I never experienced a day like this one! It was 92 degrees out there. I managed to run almost 40 miles but could not run fast enough to make the cutoff time to complete the race in under 16 hours. It seemed like this race was all uphill and most of it was! I suffered dehydration and cramps. It was the most physically challenging event of my life.
This is known as the toughest ultramarathon in California and I can see why. I'm told that it is the equivalent of running a 100 mile race on level ground.
I was humbled by this experience and very grateful to be in one piece when I finished.
Right now I can't imagine ever doing another 50 mile race, but that could change. If it does, I would certainly try to raise funds for such a wonderful place as Stepping Stone.
Thanks for letting me use this event for the eventual purchase of a stove/oven. I hope we were able to make a dent in the amount needed for this purchase.
Gratefully yours,
Charles
CHARLES HAS ALREADY RAISED $1,925 of his $5,000 goal!
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46th ANNIVERSARY GALA
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Unitarian Church
5pm Alumni Reception
6pm Silent Auction, Buffet Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
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This fund raising event helps us keep resident fees very affordable.
Thank you to our Gala sponsors DOME CONSTRUCTION CORP, SERENITY KNOLLS, Mike Bradley and Betty Burnham.
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Stepping Stone was founded in 1962 by Jane O'Toole and opened its doors to its first resident in June 1963. Providing a "stepping stone" to sober life for daughters, sisters, and mothers, it became Northern California's first residence for recovering alcohol and drug dependent women. The house was lovingly named in memory of A.A. founder Bill Wilson's home in Ohio, where he and his wife Lois frequently provided a warm and safe house for recovering alcoholics in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Stepping Stone fosters an environment in which women learn to live successfully in community with other women. Because the alcoholic and drug dependant woman often suffers from isolation, the importance of group support with its elements of understanding, encouragement and friendship, is well understood by staff.
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