Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Join Us for the PHenomenal Mile

The Race of Our Lives campaign is growing rapidly, thanks to the support of PH patients, family members, medical professionals and friends just like you! We invite you to join us in a nationwide day of action, in solidarity with Team PHenomenal Hope. Will you continue your support and walk with us?

The PHenomenal Mile will take place on Saturday, April 12, across the nation. Wherever you live, and whatever your capacity, commit to walking with us. Participation is FREE!

Here is how you can join us:
  1. Register for the PHenomenal Mile Get your pin on the map
    It's FREE to register and our goal is to get people walking in every state! So far, eight states are represented.
  2. Go Public Make it a PHenomenal Mile Meet-up!
    Let us know where and when you are walking when you register, and we will publicize it. The first 50 people to organize a Meet-up will receive five free Race of Our Lives bracelets.
To learn more about the PHenomenal Mile and how you can continue to support Team PHenomenal Hope, visit our PHenomenal Mile web page.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Sponsor a Mile Update: Half the Map SOLD!

We are more than halfway there! The Race of Our Lives campaign has sold half the miles on the “Sponsor a Mile” map. That accounts for 1,500 miles of the 3,000 miles that Team PHenomenal Hope will be racing in June. Way to go!

There are still miles left to be sponsored – fewer than 1,500 to be exact. The East Coast region is already sold out. Which region will be next? The race is on!

Already purchased a mile? Spread the word to family and friends, and let them know that $15 sponsors one mile. Every mile counts. Every mile helps support vital PH research and programs for patients. Learn more about sponsoring a mile

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Twice As Nice: Two PH Patients Hit 1,000 Mile Marks!



Two PH patients, who are cycling 3,000 miles each in honor of PHA and Team PHenomenal Hope, have surpassed the 1,000 mile marks on their journeys! Within the last week, both Josh Griffis and Kathleen Richardson have completed one-third of their goals and have continued to add to that since.

A big congratulations goes out to these two for their dedication to the PH cause and the Race of Our Lives campaign. We can’t wait to see them both cross the 3,000 mile mark. Here’s to the next 2,000 miles!

Josh Griffis
Josh Griffis, otherwise known as “The PH Peddler,” began his quest to bike 3,000 miles in September 2013 and is focused on completing his goal by June 2014 – just in time for Race Across America. Not only is Josh cycling to raise awareness of PH, but also funds. He is challenging himself to raise $15,000 for the PH cause. To reach this goal, Josh has created a virtual fundraising page that allows people to support his efforts by sponsoring miles that he cycles. Visit Josh’s virtual fundraising page

You can follow along with Josh’s journey on Facebook, where he documents his daily rides and updates to his total. Head on over to Josh’s page and leave your well wishes and words of encouragement for him!

Kathleen Richardson
If Kathleen sounds familiar, it is because we previously blogged about her and an interview Team PHenomenal Hope conducted with her. You can read the full story about Kathleen in our earlier blog post. On Jan. 11, Kathleen officially passed the 1,000 mile mark after only starting her challenge two months prior! Kathleen also documents her rides on a Facebook page dedicated to her challenge – so be sure to follow along.

We will continue to post amazing updates from Josh, Kathleen and others who are participating in various challenges to support Team PHenomenal Hope. Want to plan your own challenge to continue supporting the Race of Our Lives campaign? Visit our website for more information on how to plan a Unity Miles event or set up a virtual fundraising page.