D1 Training for a Purpose was launched in the Summer of 2010. The mission of program is to positively impact the community in which we live, work and train. Built to serve the community and build camaraderie among D1’s adult athletes, the goal is action and teamwork.

 

D1 Think Pink Campaign 2011
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 22
WHERE: World's Fair Park, Knoxville
CLICK HERE to join the D1 Knoxville team.

Charity Background: D1 Knoxville is once again putting a team together for the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®. Be apart of our team and join the 20,000 runners/walkers projected to participate in this year's event.  We will be raising money and awareness a for a great cause that with continued support, will hopefully become cureable for our future generations.
Training for a Purpose Objective: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, D1 Knoxville will be raising money for Susan G. Komen For A Cure.  Help us reach our goal of $2,500  and participate in this years Race for the Cure®. 100% of all profits from the sales of the D1 Think Pink T-Shirts will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.   We will also be accepting online donations via the Team D1 Knoxville race page. We appreciate any and all generosity our members and fans are still willing to give.


 

 

Ronald McDonald House
Purpose Leaders: Amy Coleman (D1 Staff) Natalie Keeney & Ray Keeney (D1 Athletes)
When: Saturday, August 28
Location: Ronald McDonald House of Knoxville

Charity Background: The Ronald McDonald House is a home that is open to any family with a child who is receiving medical treatment at an area hospital. More than 41,000 families have utilized its services. The Ronald McDonald House offers day-use or multi-day use programs where families with children at Children's Hospital or other area hospitals can use the house's laundry, cooking and other facilities during the day or for the remainder of the child’s stay. This provides a way for families to complete daily tasks while away from home but still remain close to their sick child. The Ronald McDonald House is almost ENTIRELY supported by the community.
Training for a Purpose Objective: We need to come together and be selfless and have fun with this event. After speaking with the house manager about the typical families that occupy the house, we have realized that they are just like us only going through a hard time. We need to come together and make them feel at home and comfortable. The manager said they are typical families. They love to nibble and joke. They like to watch movies and enjoy the gardens and playground outside of the house. They love a festive touch to the house and surprise gifts, even if those gifts are necessities.

 

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