Thank you all for making the 2nd Annual Run for Robbie an AMAZING success.  We increased our numbers from `30 walker/runners last year to 118 this year.  GREAT JOB everyone for spreading the word about the event.  For those that were not able to attend; the race route was pretty grueling...the hills weren’t so much ‘rolling’ more like ‘excruciating’ but we all managed to finish without injury (well except for Arlen who sprained his ankle but had an impressingly strong finish).  I think what got us all through the heat/hills was the thought that Rob would give anything to be able to run a 5K. Thank you so much to all the fundraisers for all your hard work.  For the first time in a a long time, our minds are at ease regarding how we will pay for Rob’s tuition at Project Walk (the October bill was waiting for us when we returned from the trip so the timing is perfect). We love each and every one of you and are so blessed that you are in our lives.  Please send any event photos to mandyheller@yahoo.com. A few are already posted in the gallery section.  

We are sorry the results have taken so long to post. I actually sent the wrong file to the race timer the day of the race so it was missing all the same day registration participants.  I guess I was a little distracted.  In any event....check them out!!!  I have to get Rob ready for Project Walk but I’ll write more later regarding the dinner which was FUN FUN FUN!  Results are posted here:  http://www.runwashington.com/results/searchable.html                

We’ll see you all in a few days.  Rob and I are off to complete our final workouts before the big race. We thought you’d like to see the final preview for the auction so you can share w/your friends and family before the festivities begin!!!  C-ya Saturday

Silent Auction Preview

1- Bath and Body Basket: An assortment of lotions, shower gels and soaps
2- A Night on the Town:  $50 Sweetwater Tavern gift card, 2 AMC movie passes
3- Feeling Lucky?:  You could be the winner with this lottery tree
4- Cantina D’Italia:  $50 gift card
5- Going Back to School:  A basket especially designed for our beloved teachers
6-The Melting Pot: 55 gift card
7- Stereo Chair:  Plug in your IPOD or Video Game while relaxing in this chair
8- Be Cool:  Cooler (32can capacity) on wheels w/built in stereo
9- Chill Out Back:  $50 Chili’s Grill gift card, $45 Outback Steakhouse gift card
10- I Want My ___ TV:  13inch TV w/built in VHS
11- Will You Light My Candle: basket filled with candles and candle holders
12- Portable Table and Chairs & Picnic Basket:  Everything you need when you are dining on the go (serves 4)
13- Dinner and a Movie:  $50 McCormick and Schmidt gift card, 2 AMC movie passes
14 & 15- Artwork:  Original oil paintings by Joanne Mallonne
16- Tour of Italy:  A basket filled with delicious and nutritious organic pasta/sauces
17- Go Fish: Everything you need to bring home the ‘Catch of the Day’
18- A Seafood Adventure (in case #17 doesn’t work out for you):  $50 Red Lobster gift card, $45 Bone Fish gift card
19- Manicure/Pedicure Basket:  A basket designed to keep your hands and feet silky smooth
20- Carrabba’s Italian Grill:  $45 gift card
21- Largest and most Popular Caverns in Eastern America:  2 tickets to Luray Caverns & the Historic Car & Carriage Caravan
22- Go Outback Today: $45 Outback Steakhouse gift card
23- Bartender’s Delight:  You’ll be able to serve those martinis “Shaken, not Stirred”
24- Game Day Survival Kit: Keep your head in the game with these snacks and beverages
25- Capital Rentals:  One free daily lawn/garden rental at the Sterling location
26- The Most Important ‘Basket’ of the Day:  Basket filled with pancakes and scones and all the fixings
27- Soup’s On:  Stay warm this fall with these delicious soups
Autum Basket: Everything you’ll need to decorate your home this fall