This event is open to everybody. Spread the word.

****SPECIAL NOTE**** If you are currently fundraising for Team in Training and are in need of an amazing fundraiser.....look no further! When you sign up for this event, you can form your own "team" within the heat. Get as many of your friends as possible and have them register as part of your "team". The GoMitchGo Foundation will cut a check to LLS on your behalf to apply toward your fundraising goals! Bring as many folks as you can find.

Example: You + 4 friends decide to run this heat. 5 x $50 = $250 fundraiser and a great race experience together.

Current registration cost with fees/insurance is $103....and the prices goes up every month until the event starts. Our heat is locked in at a flat $115. Use the password "keepfighting" to join our heat and as a coupon code at check out to offset the insurance / fees.

REGISTER NOW:

http://www.spartanrace.com/texas-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2012.html

1. SELECT THE MAY 19 EVENT DATE
2. SELECT THE KEEP FIGHTING HEAT - 130PM
3. ENTER THE "keepfighting" password
4. FORM OR JOIN A TEAM IF YOU WISH.
5. FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION
6. ACCEPT THE INSURANCE / WAIVER
7. APPLY THE "keepfighting" COUPON CODE

Start training. Tell your friends to join you. More details to come for Austin people on local Saturday training opportunities starting March 1....for FREE.

I can't think of a better way to honor the legacy of the fiercest competitor and truest warrior that I have ever known. See you on the course -- Keep Fighting.

The GO MITCH GO Foundation was established in honor of our son, Mitchell Whitaker, who began his battle with leukemia (a blood cancer) at the age of 8. Despite Mitchell’s courage and never quit attitude, Mitchell passed away at the age of 10 on September 27, 2007.

• Leukemia and other blood cancers claim more lives every year than all other cancers COMBINED.

• Blood cancers claim more lives of young people under the age of 20 than any other disease.

• Over the last decade, HALF of ALL cancer medications have been derived in whole, or in part, from

Leukemia Lymphoma Society funded research.

• Every 10 minutes, another patient dies.

• Every 4 minutes, a new patient diagnosis is announced.

Mitchell dreamt of playing college baseball and finding a cure for his disease. Tracy and I have set a goal to raise $1 million dollars in his honor through the foundation that bears his name. The GO MITCH GO Foundation works closely with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society to keep Mitchell’s dream alive and honor his last words: “Keep fighting.” Funds raised will go towards research to find a cure for blood cancers and to assist families battling this dreaded disease.

The GoMitchGo Foundation is incorporated as a 501c3 organization. A portion of your entry fee will be counted as a tax deductible donation. We look forward to seeing you on the course for a great day of golf and to honor Mitchell’s life and legacy.

Team Entry & Hole sponsorship: $550

Enter online at: http://gomitchgo.ticketbud.com/2011golf

Race Weekend timeline & Details

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 & SATURDAY, APRIL 30

WHO:  ALL RUNNERS FOR THE OKC MEMORIAL WHO WERE NOT ABLE TO PICK UP SHIRTS ON THURSDAY!! (Non - runners who have requested shipping will have shirts mailed today)

WHAT:  SHIRT PICKUP @ EXPO

WHEN:  I will be at the expo on  FRIDAY til 430pm  & TIL NOON ON SATURDAY; IF you miss me at the Expo...have no fear...folks at the Team in Training tent will be able to provide your shirt and take your money if you haven't paid yet.

WHERE:  TEAM IN TRAINING BOOTH AT THE RUNNERS EXPO

HOW:  YOU, OR SOMEBODY FROM YOUR RELAY TEAM, COME GRAB YOUR SHIRT AFTER PACKET PICKUP.  WE ALREADY HAVE YOUR ORDER PULLED.  IF YOU HAVEN'T PAID...BRING CASH OR CHECK.  ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE GOMITCHGO FOUNDATION.

Special note:  Austin folks....I will be bringing your shirts back with me post race.

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RACE DAY INFORMATION

SUNDAY, MAY 1

START/FINISH LINE COMMAND CENTRAL

TEAM IN TRAINING TENT LOCATED @ 4TH AND BROADWAY PARKING LOT TO THE EAST OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  GOMITCHGO RUNNERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THIS TENT PRE AND POST RACE ALONG WITH FOOD & DRINK.  PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL REGARDING YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS & FOOD/DRINK.....WE HAVE PAID FOR OUR RUNNERS AND TNT HAS PARTNERED WITH US FOR THIS EVENT.  <Hint: Don't let little Johnny starve or de-hydrate....but don't plan on a Walton family picnic on our dime :) >

You can leave pre-race gear at the TnT tent for post-race pickup.  It will be manned...MOST...of the time but you will be leaving your stuff in this location AT YOUR OWN RISK.  TnT is providing you this service as a convenience.  Secure gear check details provided in your race packet.....

GOMITCHGO TEAM PICTURE:  6AM - TEAM IN TRAINING TENT

If you are going to be at the start line for your event, we would love to snap a picture with you!  If you are part of a relay team and your leg is out on the course.....don't worry about it.   Everybody else.....please come....and be there on time....so that we can all get to our corral.

RACE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY - Crown Heights

Stephanie Conrad of CrazyBeautifulPhotos and original "Mitchell's Angel" will be providing GoMitchGo runners with race day photos...on course!!  She will be located at Crown Heights park - 38th & Shartel - 1 block East of the Shartel "hill"!  Look for our GoMitchGo banner!  

Post race - you will be able to thumb through all of her pix and select the digital copies (no prints) that you would like for $3 each.  Pix will be emailed to you so that the world can witness your running feats of wonder in the best looking shirt/singlet ever created.

POST RACE

Feel free to migrate to the Team in Training tent to get your bearings and hook up with family friends!  Re-charge...then head back out to cheer on the GoMitchGo runners coming through the line.  

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Thank you so much for joining us.  As I say during every single GoMitchGo tournament, I wish for nothing greater than to have NOT met all you wonderful folks under these circumstances.....because Mitch would be rolling through his teen age years with the same grit, sweet spirit, & competitive nature that we all treasured during his time with us.

We are humbled by your willingness to honor our son, raise funds to help find a cure for blood cancers, & raise awareness for our cause.  Every 10 minutes another young person under the age of 20 loses their life to blood cancer.  Every 4 minutes another young person under the age of 20 is diagnosed with a blood cancer.  Let's run.

Keep fighting -

John

DEADLINE: MARCH 26

Pre-paid orders only. We will have VERY limited shirts for sale outside prior to the event. You can order your shirt as follows:

Check payable to: GoMitchGo Foundation, 6605 Chelsey Lane, OKC OK 73162. Please include a note with your check indicating Tshirt order quantity & mens/womens size.
Paypal: Click on the "get involved" or "donate" link on our website. Please include your t-shirt order quantity & mens/womens size information in the "notes" section of the paypal payment.

Mens Shirt Style: Under Armour Loose Tech Tee  in royal blue. 

Womens Shirt Style: Under Armour Tech Tee  in royal blue. 

Singlet - Under Armour in royal blue/white.  Same price as shirts.  Check it here:  Mens and Womens

Very limited KIDS shirt - same pricing - small / medium / large only!  Have a look!

Pricing:

Single shirt & donation (band included) - $35

2 - 4 shirts & donation (bands included) - $30 each

5 shirts or more & donation (bands included) - $25 each

ADD $5 for shipping & handling IF you want them mailed to you.  Local OKC pickup dates TBD.

* HINT:  Smart money buys in a group :)

We are pleased to announce the official launch of our 2011 GoMitchGo Athletics season!  12 weeks from now GoMitchGo will invade the 2011 OKC Memorial Marathon in full force.  Tracy and I would be honored to have you join us this year and wear Mitchell's colors while you train, race, & workout.

I would love to see 300 runners wearing our gear this year. 

That number is well within reach if you tell your friends...form a relay...walk it...run it...skip it...hop it....we don't care how you do it.  Even if you have not intention of running...but just want to wear our colors...join us and represent our cause in Mitchell's honor.  This race and our dead sexy :) tech shirts are all about AWARENESS.  Our theme this year is:  Ten - Four.  It represents the death of a young person every 10 minutes and new diagnosis every 4 minutes from blood/bone related cancers.  Tell the story.  Get involved.

If you want to join us, you just need to follow 3 simple steps!

1.  Get registered for the race.  Choose a distance and get a friend or relay team to join you! 

DEADLINE:  April 25, 2011. 

http://www.okcmarathon.com/2011Registration/tabid/162/Default.aspx

2.  Order your GoMitchGo shirt and reminder band. 

DEADLINE:  MARCH 26

Pre-paid orders only.  We will have VERY limited shirts for sale outside prior to the event.  You can order your shirt as follows:

• Check payable to:  GoMitchGo Foundation, 6605 Chelsey Lane, OKC OK 73162.  Please include a note with your check indicating Tshirt order quantity & mens/womens size. 
• Paypal:  Click on the "get involved" or "donate" link on our website.  Please include your t-shirt order quantity & mens/womens size information in the "notes" section of the paypal payment.

Mens Shirt Style:  We are going with the Nike Dri-fit legend shirt identical to last year but in a royal blue color.  You can check out the style and sizing information at the following link -

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?sitesrc=uslp=#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-361620/pgid-274529

Womens Shirt Style:  We are going Nike womens Dri-fit cotton blend shirt identical to last year in a royal or carolina blue.  You can check out the style and sizing information at the following link -

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?sitesrc=uslp=#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-360194/pgid-222149

IF you want a running singlet (sleeveless), please contact me via facebook or email and I will confirm pricing with you.  These will run slightly higher due to smaller volume ordering.

Pricing:

Single shirt & donation (band included) - $35

2 - 4 shirts & donation (bands included) - $30 each

5 shirts or more & donation (bands included) - $25 each

ADD $5 for shipping & handling

3. Start Training

Folks, anybody can do this.  Sample training plans can be found here:

http://www.halhigdon.com/

If you have any questions about training, our mission, shirts, & life in general....hit us up via email or facebook.  Keep fighting.

Mitchell Whitaker turns 13 on Saturday, May 15th. OU Baseball and Power Roofing have chosen to honor Mitchell's legacy during the 2010 season. Power Roofing has pledged $25 for every homerun hit by the Sooners. OU has declared Saturday's contest as GoMitchGo Day in an effort to raise awareness for leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers.

Power Roofing will present a check to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in Mitchell's honor prior to the start of the game. John will be throwing out the first pitch after a short program that details Mitchell's relationship with the OU Baseball program.

If you can make it....come on out....it will be a great day.  We look forward to seeing all of our friends as one of our last weekends in Oklahoma before we move to Austin.