Step up, Jump in,
register today for
"Generations
In
Motion"™
Walk...Ride...Skate...Swim...Get
Healthy...Just Move.
No one is too old, too busy or too out of shape to enjoy a little fresh air
and exercise with your grandchild.
Beginning on June 1, and
culminating in our Grand Family Fun Day on
September 13th, 2008, at 10:00 AM, teams of grandparents and grandchildren will team up
to walk, ride, swim, skate, golf, or do any type of physical activity
together. You choose the time when you will conduct your exercise from now
until September 13th. After registering you and your grandchildren will
determine your activity, when you will do your exercise and
than find sponsors to support your getting in shape and building your
relationship.
We will celebrate our
success
on Saturday, September 13th at St. Paul Midway Stadium. You won't want to miss
bouncing houses, face painting, sports clinic, kid's dash, classic car show,
tailgating, food and entertainment.
Everyone who participates will receive a free t-shirt
at our Day of Celebration.
All
proceeds will go to help strengthen intergenerational relationships through
Grandkidsandme programs.
The money you raise will:
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Support Educational Outreach
activities which support and build intergenerational relationships
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Support the 2009 Minnesota Grandparent Awards Program
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Defray the costs of participation in “Grandparent Camp" for grandparents
and grandchildren who would otherwise be unable to attend
Our programs are designed to create opportunities for
generations, specifically grandparents and their grandchildren, to spend time
together and develop a relationship that will support and enhance the life
of both the grandchild and grandparent.
Our mission is to build
strong families through intergenerational relationships.
The Grandkidsandme
Foundation, a non profit foundation, is very proud of our accomplishments over the past eight years. Some of our
successes include;
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Providing 15 Grandparent Camps & 28 Grandkid Days to 100's of
grandparents and grandchildren
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Authoring a
book, "The New Face of Grandparenting"
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Speaking to
over 80 businesses and organizations
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Writing newsletters entitled, "The Gathering"
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Grandkidsandme has gained the attention of twenty-four magazines and
newspapers
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Helping
100's of families understand the importance of Bringing Generations
Together.
How to participate  
1.
Get
your team together (grandparent, grandchild, parent, cousin, uncle,
aunt, neighbor or friend)
2.
Communicate among team members to set your goals: exercise together
and raise funds
3.
Plan together for success
(who is on your team, team name, how and when, who will you get to pledge,
how much money will your team raise, and how many miles will you attempt?
A.
Exercise together (just move)
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Choose your exercise (walk, run,
rollerblade, bike, stroller, wheelchair or swim)
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Determine your schedule (when and
where you will do your exercise this summer)
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Do your activity have fun and
improve your health
B.
Raise funds (just ask) go here for letter
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Establish pledge amount as "per
mile of activity per team (recommended $100.00 minimum)
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Gather pledges from friends, family
& neighbors. tell those who pledge prizes will be awarded for top
fund raisers. Go here for sample letter
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Contact possible business sponsors
to promote the event
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Collect your donations and send
checks to The
Grandkidsandme Foundation, 1764 Hampshire Ave. St. Paul, MN 55116 by
September 15, 2008
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To register online go
here
4.
Achieve your goals
5.
Make your plans to join us for a Day of
Celebration on September 13th, at Midway Stadium and receive your free
T-shirt
Sign up here
Become a sponsor
The Grandkidsandme Foundation-Generations
In
Motion"™
1764 Hampshire Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
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Sponsors
-Wally
McCarthy Chevrolet/Cadillac/Forest Lake
-Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota
-Human
Resource Staffing
-Congress
of Minnesota Resorts
-MN Twins Community Fund
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