Wow, what some people won't do to get out of a little friendly competition! Here we are with just 4 days to go until the rappel and Pat has to withdraw from the competition. I knew he'd take it pretty hard when the Angles got out the broom to sweep the Red Sox in the first post season series and I thought he'd be really disappointed when the Bronco's handed New England their second loss of the season, but REALLY, going under the knife for a shoulder that has bothered him for a long time? I'd say the timing of all of this is just more than a little suspect (wink, wink).
Well Pat, I'll miss you on the rope and we'll take that Mexican lunch delivered to the KIT offices anytime after the event. You're still a Classy guy!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
It's Crunch Time!
Only 10 days to go until the big rappel! I'm still kicking a little **** on the Wii every morning and really feeling like the workout is getting me ready for what promises to be the experience of a lifetime - rappelling from the Hyatt. We've got a great group of people who are going to join me on this wild ride; some coming from as far away as Canada and North Carolina. It's so wonderful to see everyone's commitment to the lives of children with disabilities. Many community businesses have stepped up to help us with this effort, so if you have the opportunity to patronize one of the businesses that has helped KIT with this event we'd truly appreciate your gesture. Here are the businesses who have stepped up to lend a hand:
StayClassy.org
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
John Brice & Associates Public Relations
Bay Bird Inc. Public Relations
PR Photography by Tim Bosko
Intergrated Media
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Oh Pat, Where Are You?
It's been a while since my last entry, been up to my eyeballs in weddings this summer ...definitely fun but it's taken me totally out of my pre-rappelling conditioning routine! Time to get back at it and box with the Wii in the morning. Wonder where Pat's been? Not heard from him lately either, must still be licking that Boston Creme Pie off his face ...speaking of Boston, what the heck happened to the Patriots last week Pat? They let a first year quarterback take them down? Ouch!
We're getting down to the wire for this rappel and it's so exciting to see all the new rappellers getting such tremendous support from their friends and family. Many of you are so close to making your goal of $1,000, keep it up and finish strong, the kids are counting on you!
Hey BTW, in case some of you haven't heard, Scott from Stay Classy was recognized this week by San Diego Metropolitan Magazine as one of the "40 Under 40" to watch in San Diego County; congrats Scot, a well deserved honor.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Pat Walsh vs. Boston Creme Pie
Let the games begin!
With just 8 weeks to go before we rappel, I thought it was time to get serious with the wager between Pat Walsh of Stay Classy and me. So we’ve established the wager: The person who rappels down the building the fastest wins, but there is one little caveat. Since Pat is but a mere child and I am somewhat his senior (we’ll just leave it at that!) Pat has agreed to give me a 15-second credit for every thousand dollars I raise for KIT.
To begin the festivities in the true spirit of fun competition, I fulfilled my promise to give Pat his favorite Boston Creme pie without benefit of a fork, check out the pictures.
What will the losing rappeller have to do (or wear)?!? Stay tuned...
Got ya last Pat!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Woo Hoo, You are Awesome!
Way to go rappellers - wow, if you put all of our efforts to generate funding for the Over the Edge event together, we've hit our first milestone - $10,000. All of us at KIT are thrilled that so many of you are showing your support for children with disabilities; thank you for all you've done so far.
For the rest of you who are watching from the sidelines, I know some of you want to rappel, so let's get with it. What the heck are you waiting for? Come on, set up that page and join our team, it's the Classy thing to do!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The Care & Feeding of The Strategist
It seems that Mr. Walsh, The Strategist at StayClassy is up for a challenge, says he's "a slow starter but finishes strong"....slow starter? Try NOTHING - I see a big fat zero in his fundraising column. Come on Pat, you've got some catching up to do.
Today I asked Pat what his favorite flavor of pie was because if he doesn't step it up he just might need to be "fed" a little Boston Creme pie to give him the energy to give me some competition. Hey Pat, when you least expect it, a little Boston Creme pie without the benefit of a fork, is waiting for you! :-)
Monday, July 27, 2009
I'm back!
Hi all, I've been a little disconnected for the past week and a half, took some time off for our daughter's wedding. I'm delighted to say a GREAT time was had by all and now I'm back to work and back to my training for the OTE event.
Behind the scenes here at KIT, we've been busy putting the last details in place for our newest partner with the OTE event, Stay Classy. We're thrilled to have StayClassy.org as an event partner and I personally look forward to challenging Pat Walsh, the Stay Classy "strategist" to a friendly little wager (exact details of the wager will be announced soon, so check back to see what we've got cooked up for this event)! It seems that Pat turns 30 the day before the OTE event, I guess he thinks he might be able to complete the rappel faster than this "well seasoned" older woman from KIT ...we'll see about that!
