After years of my friends and family donating to this amazing cause, three years ago I decided to try and offer something in return for everyone who has been so generous. In talking through some ideas with my family, I wanted to do something that would be challenging AND fun for all of my supporters to watch (that's right, there were videos posted throughout the day) - and the beer & donut walkathon was born. After two years of donuts, we had to switch to tacos. I'm doing a marathon walk... with a potentially disgusting amount of tacos and beers. The donation options are as follows:
- $100 - walk 1 mile
- $150 - walk 1 mile + eat 1 taco
- $150 - walk 1 mile + drink 1 beer
- $100 - add 1 taco to a mile
- $100 - add 1 beer to a mile
Last year I logged 25 miles and it was painful to say the least. So this year there is a 28 mile cap, as well as a 15 beer cap and 14 taco cap. That's still too many tacos and beers for a 28 mile walk. "But Chris, we really liked watching you painfully try to eat those last few donuts!" I get it, but who's to say tacos are easier than donuts? There will be pain. And if you have to see me eat some donuts, feel free to offer up the donation and we'll talk. I'll pledge to do this on a Friday in October within 14 hours. If we somehow hit all of the caps, I'll come up with something else creative/painful to end the challenge.
One other thing to note - last year my dad walked damn near every single mile with me. I imagine he'll do the same again this year. So if you want to think of something fun for him to do on top of having some beers and telling some stories of mom throughout the day, let me know.
I've kicked things off by donating $200 for my first 2 miles. After you donate, I'll reach out to see what you'd like your donation to add to the beer-taco-walkathon. And, of course, if you'd like to donate a smaller amount or don't want to contribute to my antics, please feel free to make any donation that works for you and know that I am eternally grateful for each and every donation.
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