Thank You to All Our Amazing PHenomenal Mile Participants!

PHA extends a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the PHenomenal Mile on Saturday, April 12. More than 70 groups across 30 states and Puerto Rico took part in this national day of action in support of Team PHenomenal Hope, and together, we are making a difference.

Team PH can feel your support, and they are grateful for each and every participant who came out last Saturday to support the cause. Head on over to their blog to read their note of thanks and see what’s next for them in this journey.

Do you have photos from your PHenomenal Mile? We want to see them! Send your photos (with photo descriptions) to RaceOfOurLives@PHAssociation.org. One of your photos could be featured on this blog or in a future issue of Pathlight.

Thanks again for walking with us on April 12!

The PHenomenal Mile is Tomorrow!

The PHenomenal Mile is tomorrow – April 12 – and we hope you are just as excited as we are.

We have more than 70 groups registered to walk with us across 30 states and Puerto Rico to support Team PHenomenal  Hope. Those numbers are impressive! But if you haven’t registered yet – there is still time to join us. The more, the merrier!

So, lace up your shoes and be a part of this nationwide day of action.

Walking With Us? Tell Us About It!

• Send PHA photos of you walking
  We want to see you in action! Have fun, take photos and share with us. Your photo could be featured in a future issue of Pathlight. Send photos from your walk to RaceOfOurLives@PHAssociation.org.
• Brag about your participation on social media
  Use your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to tell the world about your participation in The PHenomenal Mile. Be sure to include the PHenomenal Mile hashtag (#PHenomenalMile) when posting and you can follow others in the community who are also participating.

PH Community Members Join the Race Campaign Online

The PHenomenal Mile on April 12 is right around the corner! Many of our community members have started virtual fundraising pages to celebrate and share their commitment to walk on April 12. Equally as exciting, others have set up virtual fundraising pages to support the Race of Our Lives campaign as a whole! 

We thank our new supporters of the Race of Our Lives campaign and continue to thank all those who continually support the effort.

Below are the newest additions of virtual fundraising pages from the community: 

PHenomenal Mile Virtual Fundraising Pages

• Alyssa Jackson's Walk For The Cure Page
• Raeana Rader’s PHighting Together for the Race of Our Lives Page
• Kristine Green’s LiPHe in the Grand Valley Page
• Bonnie Patricelli’s Page
• Tiffany Gunderman’s Long Beach Support Group Page
• Lauren Boyton’s PHighting to Stay PHenomenal Page  

Race of Our Lives Virtual Fundraising Pages

• Stacey Gausling’s Page – The PHenomenal Mile: A Personal Challenge for YOU!
• Kim Turner’s Page
• Deanna Edwards’ Page
• Joannie Yuille’s Page

Keep checking back for more updates on Race of Our Lives virtual fundraising pages from now until the race!

The PHenomenal Mile Takes on a 60-Second Relay!

On April 12, 30 states and 68 different groups will walk, run, or just move in any way for The PHenomenal Mile. The Midlands SC Palmetto PHriends Support Group is one of the groups participating, and this group decided to put a unique twist on its gathering – a 60-Second Relay! 

“I wanted my group to do something on April 12 to show support for the Race of Our Lives and Team PHenomenal Hope. April 12 coincides with our regular meeting schedule, so it seemed like a good opportunity to combine the meeting with some type of event,” says Doug Taylor, PH patient and support group leader.

Doug realized that many of his group members would not be able to walk one mile on their own, but the group could collectively. That is when the idea of a 60-Second Relay was born. With the relay, no one person would have to walk more than 30-60 feet – a distance more manageable for many members in the support group. “I asked my group at our last meeting how they would feel about doing it, and I got a great response,” says Doug.

The relay will use a water bottle
as a baton – what a great idea!

During the relay, participants can walk – or ride if the person is in a wheelchair or scooter – a short distance, and pass the baton to the next person. The baton that the group plans to use is a Team PHenomenal Hope water bottle. 

Participation is open to anyone who attends the event and the group plans to collect donations for PH research and patient programs.

60-Second Relay for the Race of Our Lives 

April 12, 2014

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Lexington Medical Center
Lower Level Classroom 1 – North Tower
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29072

Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP to attend. To RSVP, contact Doug Taylor at 803-465-2139 or DTaylorSF@aol.com.