Charlie O’Donnell Launches Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, The First Venture Capital Fund Based In Brooklyn
So awesome.
Huge congrats to Charlie!
Source: kmaverick
Dear New York
Whiskers in Wonderland, New York City’s largest holiday pet adoption event, is this weekend! On December 17th and 18th, stop by the Metropolitan Pavilion on 125 West 18th Street, Manhattan, from noon to 6pm to meet the love of your life.
Just saying.
So sad I won’t be in NYC for this! But if you’re looking for you new BFF, you should go!
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I DID IT!! My 1st NYC Marathon (The Recap) - And Why You Just Need to Kick Self-Doubt In The Face and PRESS ON
Wow, what an experience. « Understatement of the year.
I’ll try in the next few paragraphs to sum up the experience of a lifetime, but really, it was, in a word, so ENJOYABLE.
Also, real quick, I’m doing one last push to meet my fundraising goal - please show your support with a donation to Camp Interactive. I’m still quite a ways from my goal, any bit would help! - http://www.crowdrise.com/cimarathon2011/fundraiser/michelledeforest
Training this time around was easier in that I knew what I had to do. But it was also more difficult because I decided to adopt a puppy in the middle of it (among other things). I managed to run almost enough each week, and sneak in strength training when I could. My knees, to their credit, mostly held up, until I made a very stupid mistake.
Awesome! I was in the 3rd wave!
Recap coming. I promise. I’m just still super tired, and work is bananas.
Source: Laughing Squid
CLICK ME RIGHT NOW
And help me reach my fundraising goal for Camp Interactive!
Your donation goes towards a program that teaches at-risk youth to live a healthier life, learn to code, and aspire to great things! $10, $20, $30, or any amount helps them (get a leg up) and me (mentally since I’ve got a case of the marathon nerves like whoa).
I’ve heard one thing over and over from these kids, and it’s that this program changes their life. Your donation can help change more lives! Click here to support them, as well as myself when I hoof it through the five boroughs on Sunday!
Reposting w/ Updates - MARATHON IMMINENT!
The short: I’m running my first NYC marathon on November 6, 2011 to raise money for two great charities!
[Fundraising Update]: I’ve hit my goal for the LLS (THANK YOU ALL!!), but I’m still $4700 away from my CI goal! PLEASE HELP ME GET A LITTLE CLOSER WITH A DONATION! I’m also looking for a corporate sponsor!
[Training Update]: Long run milage the last few weeks - 13, 12, 18, 12, 17 - this weekend is 20!! Legs are HEALTHY!!!
[DJ My Marathon]: Details here, but basically donate $30, pick/dedicate a song, I download + listen + tweet it during the marathon! Spotify playlist in the works. #djmymarathon
TL;DR:
I’m training for and running the NYC Marathon this November for two very special charities near and dear to my heart: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society andCampInteractive.
To support my efforts, and more importantly these amazing organizations, please make a donation today! My goal is to raise $6250.
Click one of these links to donate:
Camp Interactive (inspires and teaches under-served youth with technology and sports!) - http://www.crowdrise.com/cimarathon2011/fundraiser/michelledeforest
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (finding a cure for blood cancers!) - Goal reached!! Thank you all!! -http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyc11/mdeforest
Split donations - via PayPal (michelle.deforest@gmail.com) or Venmo (mdf)
Previous Training Update: I completed a 7 mile long run this past Sunday. It was hot (and I was a little slow :), but it was definitely a good run. Next long run goal is 8 miles!
One other I just processed with Analog.
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Trying out Analog. I really like it!
Via Flickr:
Processed with Analog
DOTGO on NYTimes Tech Talk!!
HOLLER!! Starts at 23:14 (countdown). Check it out!!
Source: The New York Times
