2010 LIFE Runners (through the finish line!)

Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon for ProLife (12 Sep)

* Mission: God first, Save the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health

* 2010 Team (20): Jason Peters (SD), Rich/Erica Reich (FL), Pat/Angi Castle (IL), Aaron/Brenda Ferrie (IA), Becky Loving Gregory (NE), Rob Rysavy (CO), Scott Casmer (CO), John Shannon (IL), Deborah Bertsch (SD), Ardis Moeller (SD), Dale Sundermann (NE), Mandi Poss (IA), Mark/Kia Rector (SD), [Sue Peters (SD), Deanna Peters (SD), and Steve Castle (MN) for amazing team support!]

* LIFE Runners Team FB, LIFE Group Devotions blog (FB)
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LIFE Runners Team, congrats on finishing the Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon...for ProLife! The 2010 LIFE Runners weekend was like a ProLife retreat with the Mass, prerace agape dinner, race sacrifices, and post race celebration. I agree with Scott Casmer, "It was one of the best weekends of my life"...and Dale Sundermann, "It was the most enjoyable race/event." Let's prepare for God to do more great things with the 2011 LIFE Runners weekend (Kansas City half/full Marathon 15 Oct)!

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Alpha Center: Our contributions to the Alpha Center crisis pregnancy bus exceeded $7K (including Kia's $400 prize) with many thanks/prayers for our 100+ generous sponsors (list). The 2011 LIFE Runners team will gladly raise funds again for the life saving Alpha Center bus mission (provides free ultrasounds). 87% of Mothers who see their Unborn baby ultrasound...don't abort!

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2010 LIFE Runners Story: This Facebook photo album has routinely updated photos, captions and comments that tell our story.

* Our training/fundraising was inspired by the faith/endurance of JP, his parents Jason/Deanna, and his grandparents Sue/Bill! Running for JP (KELO article/TV video) and Faith and Family Inspire Sioux Falls Marathon Finisher (KSFY TV video).

* Articles (in progress): O'G High School Scroll (Cameron Johnson), O'G Alumni Re-U-Knighter (Carol Nesbitt), Alpha Center newsletter (Jenay Hallickson)

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2010 Season Highlights (chrono order): New team slogan/logo/jersey. Leslee read Steve's Running the Race LIFE Group devotion to 1200 pregnancy center leaders in Dallas. Leslee shared our story with Bishop Swain at the airport. Kimberly/Leslee Alpha Center tour ("marathon coach" written on bus, Memorial Garden plaques, Leslee's 26th yr). Team blessing after prerace Mass. Sue/Bill hosted prerace dinner (praying over JP, children's prayers, "eating an elephant"). Awesome race day support (great signs). Rich crossing the finish line holding up 12 wk baby model (for all to see "real Life"). Dale paced Rob to a PR. John paced Angi to a PR. Aaron paced Mandi. First half marathon for Mandi/Scott/Ardis. Steve/Erica encouragement helped Pat through some tough miles. Aaron/Brenda went back for Jason. Jason/JP/Team finish. Kia gave her $400 prize (3rd place lady) to the Alpha Center...putting us over $7,000 raised for the crisis pregnancy bus. KELO/KSFY TV stories. Inspired new LIFE Runners. Helped save babies (and families).

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2011 LIFE Runners: The Kansas City half/full Marathon (15 Oct 2011) is described as "fast" and "scenic." With the Saturday race, we will plan a Fri prerace dinner, Sat evening worship service, and a Sat night party! We already have 38 adult runners and 5 kid runners (from 13 states) interested in joining the 2011 LIFE Runners team. See updated roster in latest update.

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Let's continue to run/pray hard that we soon cross the finish line for the end of abortion. You all fuel my ProLife engine with your demonstrated dedication to saving the Unborn (and their parents). I salute and thank you!

Godspeed,
Coach Pat
Jer 1:5
Runners run. Christians Pray. LIFE Runners (FB) do both!

2010 LIFE Runners (3 days to go!)

Sioux Falls Half/Full Marathon for ProLife (12 Sep)

* Mission: God first, Save the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health

* Team (20): Jason Peters (SD), Rich/Erica Reich (FL), Pat/Angi Castle (IL), Aaron/Brenda Ferrie (IA), Becky Loving Gregory (NE), Rob Rysavy (CO), Scott Casmer (CO), John Shannon (IL), Deborah Bertsch (SD), Ardis Moeller (SD), Dale Sundermann (NE), Mandi Poss (IA), Mark/Kia Rector (SD), [Sue Peters (SD), Deanna Peters (SD), and Steve Castle (MN) provided amazing team support!]

* Marathons for ProLife FB, LIFE Group Devotions (FB)

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LIFE Runners Team,

Only 3 days to go until we line up for our mission statement (above)! Our prayers during training, fundraising for ultrasounds with the Alpha Center crisis pregnancy bus, and wearing the "REMEMBER The Unborn" jerseys...will save lives and help bring an end to abortion. [90% of Mothers who see their Unborn baby with an ultrasound...don't abort!]

FUNDRAISING: As of 8 Sep, we have 98 sponsors (list), and the Alpha Center has received 85 of the donations ($5,772) for LIFE Runners! We will present the Alpha Center with a "big check" either during the tour or at the prerace meal. Let's lift up prayers of thanksgiving for our sponsors and invite them to receive the LIFE Group Devotions (FB).

MEDIA: If God gives us a platform, we will gladly use it to glorify Him with our ProLife ministry...further protecting the Unborn (and parents)! Thanks to Sue Peters for getting the word out.

* KELO TV will do an interview with the LIFE Runners at 2 PM, Saturday, 11 Sep, Lewis Park (E. 54th St. & Lewis Ave)...to be shown during the 6 PM News on Sat.

* The O'G High School Scroll (Cameron Johnson) and O'G Alumni Re-U-Knighter (Carol Nesbitt) are doing articles about the LIFE Runners.

* The Alpha Center (Jenay Hallickson) is doing a LIFE Runners article for their next newsletter.

JERSEY VERSE: Please memorize the verse on our jersey/logo...people will ask you what it states. "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Jeremiah 1:5

ACTIVITIES (11 Sep):

* Alpha Center Tour (9 AM, 801 E. 41st St)

* Packet Pickup (10 AM, Scheels All Sports, 41st & Western Ave)

* St. Theresa Mass (4 PM, 901 North Tahoe Trail): Invite family/friends.

* Prerace Meal (5:30 PM, Sue/Bill Peters home, 4400 River Oaks Circle): Please arrive between 5 and 5:30 PM (for team photo).

2011 Team: The LIFE Runners are doing the Kansas City half/full Marathon in mid October, 2011. Why? Primarily because of it's central location for most active LIFE Runners. Plus, mid Oct is a great time of year for a marathon...and the race is described as "fast" and "scenic"! Let me know if you are a "maybe", "probably not" or "definitely". Spread the word for recruiting more LIFE Runners.

Looking forward to the team fellowship (sharing/growing/praying/praising) this weekend...see you soon!

Running for ProLife,

Coach Pat

Phil 4:13

LIFE Group Devotions (FB)

2010 LIFE Runners (4 wks to go!)

SIOUX FALLS Half/Full MARATHON for ProLife (12 Sep)

* Mission: God first, Protect the Unborn (& parents), Encourage, Health

* Team (14): Jason/Deanna Peters, Rich/Erica Reich, Pat/Angi Castle, Brenda Ferrie, Becky Gregory, Rob Rysavy, Scott Casmer, John Shannon, Deborah Bertsch, Ardis Moeller, Dale Sundermann
* Marathons for ProLife Facebook page, Alpha Center

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LIFE Runners, only 4 wks to go! Over these final weeks we will raise lots of miles, prayers and funds...to help protect the Unborn (and parents). As of 13 Aug, the Alpha Center (crisis pregnancy bus) has received 31 donations ($2,694) for LIFE Runners...let's work hard this week to cross the finish line for our team goal (below)!

IN THE NEWS (14 Aug): Sioux Falls KSFY TV did a special on the Peters family (inspirational story), including a high five for the LIFE Runners support of the Alpha Center! The following article includes a link for the 2 min TV clip, as well as Alpha Center and LIFE Runners info links. SF dad running September marathon for his son and family.

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SPONSORS GOAL (by Sunday, 22 Aug): Each teammate donates to the Alpha Center and raises at least $200 (or 5 sponsors). Please send me your sponsors and let me know when you make your donation...so I can add all to the Sponsors List for prayers of thanksgiving. Our faithful fundraising sacrifices are a real prayer with great life saving impact!
* Daughters Paige (10) and Grace (7) insisted on donating from their very limited $ stash (from picking weeds and bagworms): Paige ($5) and Grace ($1.10).

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ACTIVITIES (11 Sep): Planning for everyone to attend the Alpha Center tour (9 AM), St. Theresa Mass (4 PM, invite family/friends) and Prerace Meal (5:30 PM). See old blogsite posts for details.

Runners run, and Christians pray...LIFE Runners do both! Let's unite our prayers for each other, sponsors, and the Unborn (and parents)! Let's stay focused with our prayerful running and sacrificial fundraising...

Running for ProLife,

Coach Pat
Phil 4:13
LIFE Group Devotions (FB)