I just sent off a ton of finisher t-shirts and other assorted clothing to the victims of Katrina.
If you see an out of shape guy wearing an IM Wisco finisher shirt, think twice before giving him a dirty look.
If surviving that mess isn’t an endurance sport, what is?
I just saw this on NOLA.com
Name: daniel winkert
Home: 5042514370
Email: winkwink2000@hotmail.com
Subject: My Hurricane Story – Evacuee rides bike to Baton Rouge
Story: Stev Godfrey, president of Higher Flyers handbill distribution service in New Orleans, rode his bike to Baton Rouge to escape Hurricne Katrina. Godfrey, who does not drive a car, is a bicycle advocate and community organizer and activist. His only available means of escaping the city before the hurricane was via his bicycle. He escaped sometime Sunday morning and arrived in Baton Rouge Sunday night. For those of us who know him, we are not only overjoyed by his safe evacuation, but are thoroughly insprired by his courage, his perserverance, and his can do attitude. We need more like him. E would be proud…
Judging by what I’ve read (it took the Tulane Women’s soccer team 10 hours to get from NO to Jackson, MS - 185 miles), he probably made better time on his bike.
Good on ya! I sent 6 bags of clothes and shoes off yesterday, including a number of NorCal race shirts, plus the suitcases they were packed in.
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man the tailwind out of there must have been freaking amazing!
Where do you send this stuff? I have a ton of clothing (some brand new) I’d love to donate. The Red Cross won’t accept goods. Any idea where I could ship this stuff off to? Maybe a church or something. A lot of children’s clothing and shoes that I’m sure could be put to good use…kj
I was thinking the same thing. He probably averaged 34 for the trip.
The city I live in, Abilene, Texas may or may not be getting some evacuees in the next few days. If you don’t find an organization soon let me know and I’ll let you know for sure if clothing articles are needed here.
I feel pretty sure we’ll be getting some flood victims but won’t know of the needs they have until it’s official.
35 mph? It is only 65-70 miles (depending on the route). No problem with doing it in one day.
Each of our domestic offices is collecting clothing and other items and we are shipping them to our Houston office.
You might check the local St. Vincent de Paul Society, who is coordinating. Or, if you can’t find a place, anyone can ship here to me and I will add it to our stuff (about 70 boxes so far).
Here’s the latest info:
PERSONAL ITEMS MOST NEEDED
When the victims of this hurricane left their homes, many remembered their important belongings such as photos, legal documents, and heirlooms. But many forgot items that they need everyday. The following is a list of items we are collecting for their comfort and dignity
Gently used, clean Clothing (Children to Adult Plus Sizes)
Gently used, clean Shoes (Children to Adult)
Gently used, clean Bath towels/washcloths
New packages of underwear (Children to Adult Plus Sizes)
New packages of socks (Children to Adult)
Personal Hygiene Items:
Toothbrushes
Toothpastes
Dental Floss
Hand Sanitizers
Shampoos
Hair Conditioner
Hand and Body Lotion
Hairspray/Hair gel
Deodorant
Combs/Brushes
Feminine hygiene products
Laundry Soap
Toilet Paper
Soap
Infants & children: Orajel, Pedialyte
Diaper bags
Diapers
Baby wipes
NECESSARY ITEMS FOR EVERYDAY FAMILY LIVING:
Rolls of quarters for laundry facilities
Phone cards
Gas cards
Gift cards (clothing stores, restaurants and motels)
Alarm Clocks & Can Openers
NEW ITEMS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN: A SLEEPOVER IN TEXAS!
The items listed below will give comfort and cheer to the children affected by this disaster
New Children’s Sleeping Bags (decorated with favorite cartoon images gives great comfort when scared.)
New Pillows
New Slippers and Pajamas
Crayons & coloring books
Great, I have a ton of kids and women’s clothes that are in great shape, all bagged up and ready to go. I washed everything that has been packed up for a while so nobody will get anything that smells musty…kj