Well it has been a long time since I posted…actually a year ago I was working Hurricane disasters across our country. Fast forward and today I am one of the many searching for jobs in this country. Since last fall I have been laid off three times. It doesn’t get easier with each lay off. In fact every time I hear that a company is laying off employees it is just a reminder to me that the competition is growing.
Anyway between applying for jobs (I’m averaging 10 applications a week) I have been helping out organizations as needed. Last Spring I assisted the Aspen School for the Deaf in their spring cleaning and the last few months I have been training for the Challenge Aspen marathon. For those of you who do not know Challenge Aspen is a non-profit based in our valley whose mission is to provide recreational and cultural experiences for individuals who have mental or physical “disabilities”. Challenge Aspen participants gain self-confidence and courage and the lives of their family members and friends are often changed from their time in our valley, as they are all encouraged to share in all of the activities provided by Challenge Aspen. (www.challengeaspen.com)
The biggest struggle I have faced is raising money for the marathon. I have reached out to over 300 people and I have only collected $545.00 as most people I know have been hit by the recession. I need to raise $2250.00. So I am humbling reaching out to you. Instead of going out for lunch or dinner this week how about taking the money you would of spent and sponsor me in the Challenge Aspen marathon. Or instead of buying that retail item take the money and sponsor me in the Challenge Aspen marathon. All donations are tax-deductible and all the funds raised go directly to support the programs at Challenge Aspen. It is easy to sponsor me for the Challenge Aspen marathon all you need to do is go online to www.challengeaspenmarathon.kintera.org and click on sponsor a participant and enter my name (Rochelle Obechina).
For your information the marathon I have been training to run is The Marine Corps marathon. The Marine Corps marathon will be held on Sunday October 25th in Washington D.C. The Marine Corps Marathon is a perfect fit for the Challenge Aspen as a portion of the funds I raise will go to C.A.M.O. (Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities), the newest program division within Challenge Aspen that supports veterans with disabilities
Please know that your donation will not only change a life it will support a local organization. Again it is easy to sponsor me for the Challenge Aspen marathon all you need to do is go online to www.challengeaspenmarathon.kintera.org and click on sponsor a participant and enter my name (Rochelle Obechina).