Hello,
Team! We hope that you’re having a
wonderful February so far and that you have been able to get in some quality
training. The 2013 Team race season will
be kicking off this weekend! Here are
some of the exciting events that are coming up.
Gasparilla Distance
Classic, Tampa, FL
This weekend, the Team will be heading to sunny Florida for the Gasparilla Distance Classic held February 23 - 24 in Tampa! Hope For The Warriors® is excited to be a part of this incredible event for the first year as a charity partner! For more information on the Gasparilla Distance Classic, please click here.
USA Nation’s Capital Rock
‘n’ Roll, Washington, D.C.
On March 16, the Team is hitting the streets of Washington D.C. for the USA Nation’s Capital Rock ‘n’ Roll half and full marathon! Warrior and Community Team members will be participating alongside each other during this rockin’ event. Don’t miss your chance to run with the greatest Team around in the beautiful Nation's Capital! To register, please click here.
If you are
in the Washington D.C. area and would like to join in on the fun and volunteer
with the Team, please contact Courtney Gately at cgately@hopeforthewarriors.org
New York City Half Marathon
While the Team is crossing
the finish line at the USA Nation’s Capital Rock ‘n’ Roll, more of our amazing
Team members will be getting ready to head to the start line for the New York
City Half. On March 17, we will have 25 more incredible Team members
running the streets of glamorous New York City. If you are in the area, be sure
to cheer them on as they represent the greatest Team around!
New Additions to Team Calendar
There are some exciting new additions to the Team Calendar! Check out the newly
updated calendar below.
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Make Any Event A Team
Hope For The Warriors® Event!
Did you know that you don’t just have to be a runner or a cyclist to be a part of Team Hope For The Warriors®? You can make any event a Team event! You can play volleyball, karate, basketball, yoga and even make an equestrian sport a Team event! The sky is truly the limit! Please let us know what fun and exciting things you are up to this spring. We love to hear your stories and see pictures of all the amazing events you are participating in! We can also promote your event on our Team Facebook page and Twitter. We love to brag about our Team, which we believe it the greatest Team out there! Please send your stories and pictures to Courtney Gately at cgately@hopeforthewarriors.org! We can’t wait to hear from you!
Volunteer & Community Team Member Highlight: Joelle Laszlo
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| Joelle, up bright and early ready to cheer on the Team at the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon |
Occupation: “I
am a lawyer specializing in government contracts and export controls.”
Volunteer of Hope
For The Warriors Since: 2011
How Did You Hear
About Hope For The Warriors®?
“My wonderful friend Jenlene accepted a job with Hope For The Warriors®.”
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| Joelle and Jenlene at the 2012 Philadelphia Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon |
“Jenlene was a big part of the inspiration to volunteer
at my first Team H4W event, but contributing to the organization’s mission and
vision is what keeps me coming back.”
“There have been a lot of great ones, but the 2011 Marine
Corps Marathon stands out in my mind.
That was my first major event with Hope For The Warriors® and I came
away from it totally inspired: by the Hope For The Warriors® staff, my fellow
volunteers, and the veterans and other athletes who pushed themselves that day
to meet goals some might not have thought were possible.”
What Is Your Favorite
Thing About Volunteering With The Team?
“This may sound selfish, but volunteering with Team Hope
For The Warriors® always makes me feel significant. When I show up for an event, I know that I
will be put to important tasks, and treated as if I’m part of the
organization’s staff. The goal at an
event is always maximizing the experience for the Team members participating,
but I feel like I come away with just as much as they do.”
What Races Did You
Run In 2012? |
| Joelle (pictured center left) with the Team at the 2012 Army Ten Miler |
Salvation Army Kettle Classic 5K
Lawyers Have Heart 10K
Philly Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon (as a Team member)
Honolulu Marathon (as a Team member)
“None yet as my knees heal from the Honolulu Marathon, but if nothing else this year I’d like to do a half marathon or triathlon in the fall.”
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| Joelle with fellow Team members Lana (left) and Jenlene (center) at the Honolulu Marathon |
“I started running in high school, but never really appreciated it until I was out of school. A handful of people close to me run, and they definitely serve as an inspiration on days when I feel like being lazy. On the other hand, the freedom and peace I feel when it’s just me and the road are an incredible motivator.”
What Song On Your Running Playlist Do You Have On Repeat Right Now?
“Hmm – on the treadmill, I’ve been known to hit repeat on the remix of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good””
You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Please click here to visit our Team FAQ’s page for quick
easy answers to some really great questions! As always, please feel free to
contact either Jenlene Nowak at jnowak@hopeforthewarriors.org
or Courtney Gately at cgately@hopeforthewarriors.org
if you have any other questions. We are happy to help!
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