Another excuse to run-World Run Day.Registration has begun for the third annual World Run Day, a charity race with a major twist. This isn't one charity or even one race, but a day set aside for runners all over the world to dedicate ded·i·cate tr.v. ded·i·cat·ed, ded·i·cat·ing, ded·i·cates 1. To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. 2. their sport to whatever charity they like. The idea is the brainchild brain·child n. An original idea or plan attributed to a person or group. brainchild Noun Informal an idea or plan produced by creative thought Noun 1. of marathoner Bill McDermott whose idea grew out of the altruism altruism (ăl`tr  ĭz`əm), concept in philosophy and psychology that holds that the interests of others, rather than of the self, can motivate an individual. inspired
by Earth Day and Live Aid. All proceeds go to charity--no administration
fees intervene between the donor and the charity. The event is designed
to create a global celebration of running and to promote the solidarity
of runners worldwide.
World Run Day is set for November 11, 2001. Registering allows your efforts to be tallied along with runners all over the globe. The potential impact is enormous. So register now, get your T-shirt, tell all your running friends, designate des·ig·nate tr.v. des·ig·nat·ed, des·ig·nat·ing, des·ig·nates 1. To indicate or specify; point out. 2. To give a name or title to; characterize. 3. a regular training run or organize a local event, run a 50-yard dash or a marathon, pick your charity--and run. Increase your support for running by designating The American Running Association, which is a registered non-profit charitable organization This article is about charitable organizations. For other uses of the word charity, see Charity. A charitable organization (also known as a charity) is an organization with charitable purposes only. . |
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