tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post8688259599757735819..comments2023-09-20T08:20:21.213-04:00Comments on NBR's Spot: A New Marathon In Green Bay Wi And Christmas Thoughts..tweetey30http://www.blogger.com/profile/04780963604845788306noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-431584720832093132009-11-08T21:04:02.897-05:002009-11-08T21:04:02.897-05:00You already have so many good suggestions here but...You already have so many good suggestions here but I wanted to offer a little support and tell you what a wonderful example of giving you are showing your kids. Good luck, Tweetey.Beejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12613166306376742575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-75852570086090865022009-11-07T20:37:45.020-05:002009-11-07T20:37:45.020-05:00We have an aids center here in our city too - and ...We have an aids center here in our city too - and they would be delighted to help someone who would in turn be helping the community. They would have all the statistics - but I'm not sure you would even need those - just do it, plan for it and do it. You are amazing with your schedule, always thinking of others and putting those thoughts into action. If you can't find the local Aids organization - check with United Way!Gardeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233358355888022857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-4131804580733956462009-11-06T14:25:28.014-05:002009-11-06T14:25:28.014-05:00You might see if there is some AIDS Organization t...You might see if there is some AIDS Organization there in Green Bay that would like to participate in a "Walk" or a "Run" maybe. Here in Los Angelees AIDS Project Los Angeles has been doing an AIDS Walk for over 20 years...I am not sure how long it is but I think it is something like 6 miles. A 26 mile Marahon might be too big an undertaking, but a shorter "RUN" or "WALK" may be more appealing to many more people. The way it works here, people who are Running or Walking ask people to sponser thwm with small amounts of money---and the money raised goes to the AIDS Organization....It's a great way to participate and get people involved. Each individual sets some kind of personal goal for themselves in terms of how much money they want to raise....I would think that in Green Bay there must be some organizations set up for helping people with HIV/AIDS....That's where I would start....I think it is a GREAT idea...But, as I said, a Marathon might be too big an undertaking, especially the first time round.<br /><br />Here in Los Angeles there are many AIDS Organizations...another one used to do a Candlelight Walk...it started at the City Hall of Pasadena, which is a small town, really, and you would carry a little candle that was lit....walk about 2 miles and return to the City Hall area and there you would put your candle down on the open plaza and write someones name in chalk...THAT was a great event! Very moving.<br />I just read what VV said...And she is right. It will take time but it is a WONDERFUL idea!<br />Much Good Luck with this, my dear.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-5181453366336711742009-11-06T11:24:28.183-05:002009-11-06T11:24:28.183-05:00This sounds great! I would add to Vancouver V. the...This sounds great! I would add to Vancouver V. the following...yes, find who HIV has impacted in Green Bay. Phone women's shelters and gay/lesbian centers for health. When you find a couple people who have some insight...contact the football tems. For sure. Get some sports figure involved. Find out if any of them have family or volunteer work in Africa. Find any connection you can. You get a local sports person, tv announcer in your team.<br /><br />I know this will be an amazing experience for you!Candy Minxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350752657678863378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-16611502022987209962009-11-06T11:18:15.314-05:002009-11-06T11:18:15.314-05:00Planning a marathon sounds like a lot of organizat...Planning a marathon sounds like a lot of organization - and probably requires funding for the advertising etc. No clue how to help - sorry.<br /><br />The best thing for learning math when I was a kid were the coloured counting blocks. I had a quick look - you might be able to buy them on Amazon (Cuisenaire rods). <br /><br />Or you can just use things like marbles or buttons or pennies but the rods have the proportions that helped me visualize what was happening with the adding and subtracting on a different scale.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320507412459242451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-10828268414420359152009-11-06T00:24:13.890-05:002009-11-06T00:24:13.890-05:00How about a half marathon? I've heard of them...How about a half marathon? I've heard of them over the last couple of months - I had never heard of them before. 13 miles. Or do a whole marathon. I think that VV has some great ideas. Maybe pray on it too - if that is your cup of tea.<br /><br />About the reading - here is what I would do. I would just get light cardboard and cut them into about 1 inch squares. Write a letter per square in magic marker on each. What we did was go through the letters and the sound that they make individually. After they get all that down it's time to start putting them together. For example: 'C' 'A' 'T' - make the sounds individually at first, touching each square while you make the individual sound, and then start blending the sounds together until it becomes the word: 'CAT' with the finger going across the word as you make the sounds of the letters.<br /><br />As for math - my girls loved using objects. Manipulating objects. Stones, marbles, plastic cubes. Piling them into groups - counting each group and then putting the groups together for addition - for subtraction it's the opposite. Starting with a group and then separating an amount. I would have them write the equations on a paper as they were working with the objects.<br /><br />Oh - they also LOVED educational software for the computer. I think we had kindergarten, first and second grades. Man - they got alot out of playing those games. I think that they would make great presents.<br /><br />Take care and good luck, Tweetey!Grizzly Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140654835381345450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-47659308481314887982009-11-05T21:42:53.404-05:002009-11-05T21:42:53.404-05:00The marathon sounds like a great idea! First, do ...The marathon sounds like a great idea! First, do your research, find out what impact HIV has on your community. Second, contact the people who organize the other marathon to find out what is involved in hosting one, permits, insurance, advertising, volunteers, etc. Next, find out which organizations in your area reach out to people in the community with HIV/AIDS and see if they would like to join forces to help host the marathon. This is definitely doable, but it might take 6 months to a year to get it all planned and the paperwork for it done. I think you can do this. Good luck!VVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751403913379728345noreply@blogger.com