Upcoming Events, News & Press Releases:
We have been very busy... Below some of the exciting developments and save the date events.
Chestertown Half Marathon
Save the Date. Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Athletes Serving Athletes and the Town of Chestertown are proud to announce the Inaugural Chestertown Half Marathon. 100% of race proceeds will go Athletes Serving Athletes and three local charities: Character Counts, The Radcliffe Creek School, and Women and Need and The Alley. Information on registration, corporate sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at:
www.chestertownhalfmarathon.com
Recent Grant Awards
Wiessner Foundation for Children, Inc 
During the fall of 2009 ASA was granted an award in the amount of $3,400.00 from the Wiessner Foundation for Children, Inc. Mr. Paul Krebs presented the check to ASA this fall. Elise Saltzberg, on behalf of ASA, submitted a grant proposal requesting funding for a high end, custom racing jogger for the athletes we serve.
The custom jogger (already nicknamed “The Red Rocket”) has arrived and made it’s debut at Blood Water Mission’s 5k in May. ASA is very fortunate to have such wonderful sponsors and local support.
The Wiessner Foundation for Children, established in 1905, was originally dedicated to serving children that had been orphaned. It served many children over the years, but has stopped operating homes and has evolved into a charitable foundation. It offers grants to area non-profit organizations that support children, and is pleased to support children and families in the area affected by Autism.
Melaleuca The Wellness Company
Thanks to Chip and Rebecca Connor and Melaleuca, ASA had a custom bike built specifically for our athletes. It is quite simply one of a kind and will enable our athletes to compete in bigger and better events.
If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more information about buying or selling Melaleuca products please email us at info@asa-info.org
The Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation 
ASA would like to thank Kelly & Associates, Charm City Run, The St. Patrick’s Parade and the 45 volunteers that came down to support us in the race.
The Baer School running team was out again large and in charge. ASA enabled these athletes to compete. Notice 4 new racing joggers in picture!!
Special Big Thanks to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for their recent grant award to ASA that enabled us to purchase two of the new custom racing joggers.
Martin J. Smith Foundation 
ASA is also grateful to Derek Ehman and The Martin J. Smith Foundation for the recent grant award of $3,000.00 that enabled ASA to purchase two custom tents for our charity teams and racing events. Some of the funds will also go towards purchasing equipment and accessories for our new custom racing equipment.
Recent Events:
2nd Annual Hope’s Heroes 5k Fun Run and Wheelchair Challenge
On Saturday June 5th ASA and Young Life Capernaum hosted the second annual Hope’s Heroes 5k, 1 mile fun run and wheelchair challenge. We had 273 registered runners, up from 193 from last year. 50 of the participants where challenged athletes competing as a result of the hard work by both organizations. Many of these athletes trained and finished their first 5k.
In addition to the athletes from Young Life Capernaum we had athletes from The William S. Baer School, Maryland School for the Blind, The Childrens Guild, Arrow Child and Family Ministries, and Kennedy Krieger’s Liz Lasker with her two Alex’s. Inspiring beyond words…
Thank you to the 80 volunteers who made the event a success, and also to Matt Stover for taking time out of his day to offer words of inspiration as well as starting the race. Each organization will each take home $3,500.00.
Special thank you to the following:
Race Committee: Geoff Miller, Ruth Brintnall, Mike Schwing, Ben Lightner, Karen Topper, Kate Richa, Erich Becker, Wendy Kwaitkowski (Polish Power!!), Linda Tice, Ben Horrigan, Jeff Weaver and Matt Stover.
Hope Sponsor: Chick Fil A
Hero Sponsors: Towsontown Rotary Club, Team Hoyt, Kelly & Associates/KTBS Payroll, and Melaleuca
Power Sponsors: Professional Benefit Solutions
Endurance Sponsors: Pepsi Cola Bottling Group Union Ave, Eagles View Consulting Services, Law Offices of Kristine Howanski, Maryland Party Rentals, Single Source Integrated Services, Weight Watchers, Tim Donohue
Other thanks to: Cromwell Valley Park, Panera Bread and Baltimore Coffee & Tea.
Top Fund Raiser award went to Kristine Howanski who also took first place in her age category!! Thank you Kristine and to all of our fundraisers, you make all the difference!!
Team ASA Update
From Team ASA Captain Sarah Oglesby:
Dear Team ASA Team Members,
We are proud to announce that the latest Newsletter is available to view online at our team fundraising website: www.teamasa.kintera.org (The link to the newsletter is on the left-hand side above "Team ASA Registration"). Thank you to EVERYONE that has made this possible!
It is CRITICAL that you review the newsletter in detail so as not to miss any information about uniform fittings, upcoming Fundraising Events, the training program, fundraising tips and more... Continue to check in at the website (www.teamasa.kintera.org) for group ride information and any other updates.
Next Sunday, June 27th Team ASA will have 15 members competing in the Celebration Sprint Triathlon hosted by the Columbia Triathlon Association.
In addition to these 15 members ASA athlete Shane Lauer will be competing alongside 2,400 other triathletes with ASA’s new custom jogger and bike generously made possible by Chip and Rebecca Connor and Melaleuca!! (Sorry to embarrass you but we are grateful!!)
August 22nd Team ASA will be represented by 22 female triathletes at CTA’s Irongirl Triathlon in Columbia, Maryland. In addition to racing these athletes have been raising funds for ASA. Thank you everyone, words cannot describe our gratitude.
If you would like to sponsor one of our Team ASA members or make a general contribution to the team as a whole, please visit our website at www.teamasa.kintera.org
LET'S GO TEAM ASA!!
Cheers,
Sarah
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