The Run/Walk for Rachel We are finally taking the final steps to get the Run/Walk for Rachel on the net. Runtex will be handling on-line registrations and I have a P.O. box for mail ins. We will also have tables set up at two RunTex stores the Thursday and Friday April 25 and 26. On-site registrations will also be accepted. I will post the link when everything is up and running. Here is the ICON that we are using. The tee shirt design will be a variation of that.
RC Great ICON. Just read the update to your journal and wanted to send a special hug to Janet. That finger has to be quite painful. Also wanted to say your panic when Joanne had the flat tire is very understandable and it is great to know there are some good guys still out there. Hugs to the whole family. I will say an extra prayer tonight that the response for the search this weekend picks up.
Run/Walk for Rachel on-line The information page is up and running on the rachelcookesearch.org site. You can go directly to it with: http://www.rachelcookesearch.org/run_for_rachel.html The on-line registration page is also active or you may print out the registration form and mail it in. The tee shirt design should be on-line within a week or so. RC
Tee Shirt Design out The tee shirt design for the Run/Walk for Rachel is on the web site now. http://rachelcookesearch.org/run_for_rachel.html I did an interview with the local Fox station last night and I am scheduled to be on their morning show on April 15th to talk about the Run/Walk for Rachel. I'm also hoping that they will sponsor us. I talked to their spokesperson about that and it sounded promising. The "Big Boss" has to approve it though. Our local newspaper is sponsoring three newspaper ads next month. RC
Not local? - How you can help If you are not local to the Austin area and would like to participate in helping the Cooke's with the Run/Walk or Reward for information on Rachel: Contributions may be made to support the continuing search efforts to bring Rachel home or other search activities needed in the future. These may be sent to: First State Bank Central Texas PO Box 1699 Georgetown, TX 78627 c/o Rachel Cooke Reward Fund.
Run/Walk for Rachel Press Release My sister, Elaine, and I sent out the official press release yesterday. We already received some replies of support. At least two of the television stations are going to advertise it during their community events broadcast. Kelly and I have starting talking about doing it again next year if it goes as well as we think. Next year's funds will be for Missing Person awareness and donated to organizations such as Texas Equusearch and the Laura Recovery Center. RC
Design RC - These shirts are going to be beautiful. Sounds like the Run/Walk is shaping up. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Run/Walk for Rachel Updates We have picked up numerous sponsors in just two weeks. Outback Steakhouse will be serving lunch for 1,000 plus people, Dr Pepper donated 35 cases, Coke has just come on board with water and Poweraide and a local grocery store, HEB, told us to just make a list of what we need and they will bring it out to the site in a truck. Also Dave and Busters donated 500 of their $10 power cards for video games. We are giving them to the first 500 people who register. check out http://www.rachelcookesearch.org/run_for_rachel.html I added a "new" section. for updates.
Run/Walk for Rachel - Registration I am sure RC will post his impression of how successful this event was but IMHO, the turnout was great. Copyright ©2002 Jacqueline L. Riggs
Overall Winner - Male This guy can run - as I recall, his time indicated approximately 6 minute miles. Copyright ©2002 Jacqueline L. Riggs
Sponsors Janet told us that the T-shirt place had never had to put so many sponsors on one shirt and some last minute ones didn't make it onto the silk-screen. Copyright ©2002 Jacqueline L. Riggs
Other happenings The "We Love You Rachel" bulletin board was displayed and video's of Rachel were played. Copyright ©2002 Jacqueline L. Riggs