We are preparing to kick-off our 2009 13-week Weight Loss FUNraiser at St. Ann's Episcopal Church.
Last year 11 people and one dog -- lost a total of 153 pounds and raised $6,288.00 for the ministries of St. Ann's.
EVERYONE wins with this event! -- especially those who lose the weight! (Last year I lost 17 pounds and was soooooo pleased with the change it made in my annual physical.)
Participants need not be members of St. Ann's -- and you can live ANYWHERE and still be a member of the Weight Loss Team. Because you weigh yourself in the privacy of your own home and e-mail (or call) your weight loss results to our team coordinator each week -- ANYONE may participate!
HOW IT WORKS: Your weight remains confidential, because you weigh yourself each week (and, you pick the day/time/place for your own weekly weigh-in). You simply weigh yourself and report your loss to the Team Leader once a week.
Team Members "sign up" sponsors who pledge a financial gift to the ministries of St. Ann's, based on each pound of weight lost. (For example: A pledge might be $1, $5, $10, $20 or what ever amount per pound the sponsor chooses.) St. Ann's will provide the sign-up forms and letters for contacting supporters.
Sponsors may choose to pledge based on your loss alone, or on the weight loss of the entire team.
At the end of the 90 days, St. Ann's will provide the letters and return envelopes for contributions to be mailed.
I am pleased to be the first to join the team -- and my weight loss goal for this event is 20 pounds. We will have all the event materials available this coming Sunday (May 10th)- for an official Kick-off May 17. (Materials will be mailed and/or e-mailed to team members, upon request.)
If you are interested in being a member of the 2009 Weight Loss Team this year, please let me know by return e-mail. Contact me now if you have any questions. My direct cell phone (815-355-6840) or e-mail: Rev. Pat Conley +
PS: This year, Team members who wish to do so will be able to support and encourage each other through a "Twitter" and/or "Facebook" connections. This is going to be fun! and successful!
