Guess who’s back?

It’s me, your favorite NJ Sharing Network mascot, and I’m back to start training for this year’s 5K Walk/Race. Did you save the date yet? If not, mark your calendars: Sunday, June 9th! Keep checking my 2013 blog to follow my training regimen and hear about fun ways to encourage your family, friends and co-workers to join your 5K team. See you on the treadmill!

XOXO!

Pumps

Golf or Tennis Anyone?

Now that all the kids have gone back to school, I got inspired and decided to take some tennis lessons.  It is so much fun!  I hope to use my new skills at NJ Sharing Network’s 14^th Annual Golf and Tennis classic on October 1^st although, I am a bit nervous about the all-white policy being that I’m red and all :-).  Maybe I’ll stick to trying my luck at the raffle and silent auction instead…For more info on the Golf and Tennis classic, click here.

‘Till the next time…Pumps.

So Long Summer!

What an amazing summer this has been!!  I’ve been enjoying some well-deserved “R & R” after the huge success of the 5K Walk and Run.  Thanks to your participation, NJ Sharing Network Foundation raised more than $607,000 and hundreds of people were inspired to spread the word about organ and tissue donation and even register to be organ donors!  It was truly an inspiring day for me.  Not only did I run my first 5K but I also met some great donor families, recipients, volunteers and community and corporate supporters.  I can’t wait to do it all again next year…by the way, did you hear?  The date of next year’s 5K walk and run is June 9, 2013 so save the date!

We raced to REMEMBER…We raced to HONOR…We raced to GIVE HOPE…

 The Share NJ 5K was amazing and inspiring. The day was full of laughter, tears, friends and family. It is a day I will always remember.  There were nearly 5,000 donor families, recipients, volunteers, sponsors, community and hospital partners at the 5K. So far, with all of YOUR help, we have raised more than $560,000 in our race to save lives through organ and tissue donation.  Our work is not done yet! With a fundraising goal of $625,000, we can do it! To continue fundraising – www.ShareNJ5K.org.

There are great prizes you can win! Check them out!

Individual Fundraising Awards:

TOP FUNDRAISING PRIZE IS 2 ROUND TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL US!!

Participants who raise $250 and up will receive gift cards that can be redeemed for great prizes at our NEW online store!

LEVEL GIFT CARD VALUE

$250 – $499 – $25.00
$500 – $999 – $50.00
$1,000 – $2,499 – $100.00
$2,500 – $4,999 – $200.00
$5,000 and up – $400.00
*$400 gift cards may also be redeemed at Best Buy

 Team Captains Team Building Awards:

 Double the fun in “fundraising” by recruiting the largest teams! All team captains can win gift cards redeemable at our NEW online store!

 NUMBER OF TEAM MEMBERS GIFT CARD VALUE

Over 25 – $25.00
Over 50 – $50.00
Over 100 – $100.00
Over 200 – $200.00
Go Teams! You are doing great! You continue to inspire me!

XOXO MS. PUMPS

Ms. Pumps and Friends at the Share NJ 5K!

What an amazing day! Many thanks to nearly 5,000 donor families, recipients, volunteers, sponsors, community and hospital partners who participated in making the Share NJ 5K the most successful to date. So far, together we raised more than $560,000 in our race to save lives through organ and tissue donation! http://www.ShareNJ5K.org

3 Days Until the Share NJ 5K Walk/Run!

Share NJ 5K Walk/Run Reminders from Ms. Pumps!

 

Only 3 days away! This is so exciting! Z100’s Greg T and KTU’s Matt Bosso are going to try to beat me in the run! I will not let that happen, so this final week I will be training every day twice a day!! Also, this week I will be getting my outfit for the Share NJ 5K! I will be getting everything blue and green to match NJ Sharing Network’s color scheme.

There have been many questions about parking!  I got the 411 from my friends at NJ Sharing Network!

• Parking will be available at neighboring parking lots. CR Bard, 730 Central Ave. will have ample room and volunteers will direct you to parking lots when you arrive.
• Handicapped parking is at 675 Central Avenue.
• Please try to carpool when at all possible.

It is crunch time! Send updates on social media sites about your progress and encourage friends to donate and/or join your team. Post to http://www.facebook.com/njsharingnetwork and tweet us @NJsharing. Remember fundraising remains open until July 31st!

XOXO UNTIL NEXT TIME,

MS. PUMPS

Together we have raised over $347,000! Let’s exceed our goal of $625,000! We can do it!

Anyone enjoy listening to morning radio shows? I do! On June 10^th, Z100’s morning show radio personality Greg T and KTU’s Matt Bosso will be at the Share NJ 5K! They are excited to interact with all of you and most importantly remember those who gave, honor those who received, and offer hope to those who continue to wait…for the gift of life.

As of today at 8:20am, there are 229 teams and 2,373 participants registered in the Share NJ 5K Walk/Run!  I have been out and about training! My goal is to out-run KTU’s Matt Bosso and Z100’s Greg T! Do you think I can do it? Well, I am going to try my best!

Have you created your own t-shirt for the Share NJ 5K? T-shirts are a great way to unify your team and show off your team name! AKA Incorporated Special-Tees will donate 15% back to the Share NJ 5K! Visit http://www.akaincorporated.com to get started! Contact 908-219-4587 or mike@akateeshirts.com for more information!

Check out some great t-shirts from last year:



You all continue to inspire me! I encourage everyone to tell us why you are participating in the Share NJ 5K! You can tweet @NJSharing or write on NJ Sharing Network’s Facebook wall!

UNTIL NEXT TIME XOXO

Ms. Pumps

18 Days Away from the Share NJ 5K!

With 18 days to the big day, we have raised over $315,000. I believe we can do better!!! Let’s exceed our fundraising goal of $625,000. The money we raise allows NJ Sharing Network Foundation to support and promote the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Together, we are making a difference!

Shout out to our top five fundraisers!
1. Cindy Boyea
2. Phyllis Caputo
3. Alyssa D’Addio
4. Randi Geffner
5. Max Prince

Everyone is doing a great job! Let’s all make a promise to step it up these next 18 days! We can do it!

I wanted to share a Facebook post from Alyson Angstreich of Pop-Pop’s team! She posted on NJ Sharing Network Facebook wall:

“Pop-pop’s team walks and runs in memory of Stephen Coopersmith (Pop-pop) who waited on the heart transplant list and received a heart from a hero in August 2010. We also walk/ run to honor a member of our team, Dr. Ed Gold, who donated his kidney to his wonderful, healthy daughter Marissa. But most importantly, we walk/ run to raise awareness for the need for organ donors in hopes that we will see a day when no person will have to go through the pain of waiting for agonizing amounts of time on a transplant list.”

Thank you Pop-Pop’s team for sharing this wonderful message of why you are running and walking. I encourage everyone to post on NJ Sharing Network facebook and @NJSharing twitter and share why your team runs and/or walks. Your stories are powerful and continue to inspire me everyday! Your stories are the reason I run, the reason I fundraise, and the reason I am passionate about this mission! THANK YOU!

If you have not signed up for the Share NJ 5K Walk/Run, please visit www.ShareNJ5K.org today!

XOXO Ms. Pumps!

Why does Ms. Pumps Run in the Share NJ 5K?

Last year Team Kevin Gilbert was the 1st place fundraising team, collecting over $17,000 in donations for the NJ Sharing Network.

My friends at NJ Sharing Network asked me “Ms. Pumps, why do you participate in the Share NJ 5K?” I answered, “I participate for many reasons!”

I run for the over 110,000 people in this country who desperately need a transplant. I run to offer them hope.

I run for the 18 people that die each day while waiting for a transplant.

I run for the 143 individuals in 2011 who selflessly and generously donated their organs in New
Jersey so others could live.

I run for all donor families who miss their loved one’s every day.

I run for all organ and tissue donors who are the true heroes.

I run for the tens of thousands in need of donated corneas to restore sight, bone and other tissue to repair injured or diseased bones/joints, skin to heal burns, and heart valves to replace diseased valves.

I run for living donors – their courage and selflessness amazes me!

I run for volunteers, board members, community partners, corporate sponsors who dedicate their time and energy to help save more lives through organ and tissue donation.

My question to all my readers, “Why are you participating in the Share NJ 5K?” Facebook NJ Sharing Network or tweet @NJSharing and tell us why you participate! You may see your testimonial in the next 5K e-mail!

XOXOX MS.PUMPS

Share NJ 5K is 5 Weeks Away!

Hello my friends!

A quote for today:

“I have not experienced a crowd like this outside of Central Park and I have run 5Ks every weekend in NJ for the last 12 months!” – Marla Bace

The big day is approaching! I am so excited to see all of you June 10^th, 2012 at the Share NJ 5K Walk/Run! If you have not signed up yet, visit www.ShareNJ5K.org! I don’t want you to miss out!
As of yesterday, May 7^th, there were 1,382 registered participants and 187 teams! Together, we have raised $228,000! Our goal is $625,000 and I believe we can exceed it!

A shout out to our top five fundraisers!!

1. Cindy Boyea of Team FCC
2. Phyllis Caputo of Team DQ
3. Alyssa D’Addio of Team Just Do it in Celebration of Joe D’Addio
4. Roy Larsen od Team 3 Musketeers
5. Lisa Plona of Team Robert Cameron Plona (RCP)

Everyone keep up the great work! You all continue to inspire me everyday!

Hint of the day: Check out the Share NJ 5K Course Map! (you can start practicing!)

XOXOX MS.PUMPS