October 2008

3rd Annual SMILEY's FUN RUN - 2008

In honor of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, the 3rd Annual SMILEY’s FUN RUN will have an “Olympic” theme this year, as we continue to light the “torch” of friendship and love between our American Family and the students of the Special Gao Chun School in Nanjing, China, by supporting the SUNSHINE Project AND encouraging HEALTH and FITNESS! This year's FUN RUN will give participants an opportunity to learn more about the true Olympic spirit of sportmanship and the hard work required to push our bodies to perform well.

The students at the Gao Chun School will set their date and carry out their FUN DAY in China under the direction of the Sunshine Project leaders in Nanjing. We understand that the school has a new playground this year where the FUN RUN will take place.

Members of the Ken and Becky Mitchell Family in America will carry out their FUN RUN in the different locations where they live in America, according to this plan:

* Each participant (adults and youth) chooses which “Olympic” event they will do from the following: Walking /Jogging . . . Running . . . Biking . . . Swimming

* Each participant chooses a goal, how much distance they will walk, run, bike, etc. It can be any number that will be a good challenge for that individual. All who complete their GOAL will receive a Smiley’s Fun Run "medal" just like the "Olympic" winners received!!!

* Each “family group” will plan and carry out their own event on a day that works best for them in the area where they live.

* We (Ken and Becky) will donate $$ to the SUNSHINE PROJECT for every mile completed during each family FUN RUN event as well as for the "total miles" completed by the students at the Gao Chun School.

* After completing your run, walk, bike ride or swim, we encourage all to do something FUN together that you enjoy . . . be creative and share what you do!

* Please complete your FUN RUN by early November and send your report and pictures to Nana/Miss Becky at: missbecky@xmission.com

WATCH for reports of completed FUN RUNS as they come in.

Keep Smiling and "Move It"