2010.10.04: Geri Critchley writes: Help show your appreciation of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Lifetime Legacy of Service

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Geri Critchley writes: Help show your appreciation of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Lifetime Legacy of Service

Geri Critchley writes: Help show your appreciation of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Lifetime Legacy of Service

On October 23, Saturday, The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge will be held at The Washington Monument. This is a competitive event that supports Best Buddies and Special Olympics and commemorates the lifetime legacy of service of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver.

Geri Critchley writes: Help show your appreciation of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Lifetime Legacy of Service

On October 23, Saturday, The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge will be held at The Washington Monument. This is a competitive event that supports Best Buddies and Special Olympics and commemorates the lifetime legacy of service of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver. I am raising funds for these amazing organizations by bicycling 20 miles in TEAM SARGE in appreciation of Sargent Shriver's lifetime legacy of service while honoring his wife Eunice.

The Experiment in International Living (EIL)/World Learning Sarge was an Experimenter in the 1930's three times (to France, Germany and Austria) The Peace Corps Sarge was the first Peace Corps Director; he hired The Experiment to train the first Peace Corps volunteers in the 1960s. Office of Economic Opportunity/War on Poverty Sarge started VISTA, Legal Aid for the Poor, Headstart, Job Corps, Foster Grandparents, Community Action, Special Olympics.

Sarge was Chairperson of the Board and immensely globally expanded its reach. Any amount you contribute is greatly appreciated. No contribution is too small.

Follow This Link to TEAM SARGE

Thank you SO much for your support in any and every way! Appreciatively, Geri Besides a monetary donation, you can also participate in the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge at the Washington Monument by registering ($50) then committing to raise $800 (deadline soon). You can also volunteer at the event.

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ALTERNATIVE LINK: copy and paste the following into your browser: http://www.ekschallenge2010.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=42 0123&u=42012-293934782&e=3567390127

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Geri Critchley RPCV Senegal; former Director EIL/DC, EIL/Canada & EIL Leader

http://www.linkedin.com/in/gericritchley

geri.critchley@gmail.com

202-966-4602 202-378-6416 cell

YOU CAN ALSO SEND A CONTRIBUTION TO: (make check to Best Buddies) Geri Critchley 3907 Huntington St NW Washington, DC 20015 USA





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