It’s a special time of year…the perfect time to put a bow on more than just a holiday gift, but on an impactful year. For with your help there has been much goodness to look back on, and even more to anticipate ahead. And so we pause a few moments to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thank you for so many of the ways you’ve helped BaseCamp 31 move a step further in it’s mission, and facilitate healthy community in 2017:
TIRO program with the United Way of Hunterdon: Providing increased access to quality exercise and nutritional coaching in partnership with the United Way of Hunterdon, the Hunterdon County YMCA & Shop Rite
Youth Rugby:
Over 50 local youth, in various age groups partaking in fun and friendly competition in Spring, Summer, and Fall!
Race Timing & Community Health Event Management:
Over 12 events timed and managed throughout the Tri-State area, generating funds for John Schaible Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
Date
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Name
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5/6/2017
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We Shall Over Run 5k
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5/12/2017
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Blue Knights Crusade 5k
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5/13/2017
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Freedom House 5k
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5/21/2017
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TEF Tiger Trot 5k
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6/3/2017
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Run Like a Tiger 5k
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6/10/2017
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Beautiful Beast 15k
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6/25/2017
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Lakewood Community
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9/9/2017
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Travis Manion 5k
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10/8/2017
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Main Street 1/2 Marathon
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10/15/2017
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Running of the Lions 5k
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10/22/2017
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Achiezer CIMBY
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11/11/2017
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Birch Family Services
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Running & Race Series:
Over 50 BC-AC members and local athletes competing in the 2017 BC-AC race series, earning discounted entry and achievement filled finish lines across the state of NJ.
Teaching and facilitating healthy behaviors at Tewksbury Elementary & Immaculate Conception Schools in 2017
Community Partnerships:
With Main Street Marathon, LLC, the North Hunterdon Educational Foundation, and Hunterdon County ESC, BaseCamp 31 helped promote various races and in doing so, donating much needed funding to organizations like the Municipal Alliance of Hunterdon County and the Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs program in support of drug abuse prevention for our youth, to Teen Challenge of NJ to assist those recovering from addiction, and to further fund the annual John Schaible Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
Philanthropy:
In support of the Flemington Food Pantry & Camp Fatima and in honor of our Veterans, members packed pantries and trucks full of supplies for those in need, and one member (Mike Mahaney) and friends even ran 50k to raise funding for veterans in need.
Education & Professional Development:
In collaboration with medical professionals nationwide, the Academy of Prevention & Health Promotion Therapies was born out of BaseCamp 31 in 2017, and is on a mission to develop and deliver a fundamentally different way to care. Find out more at
www.aphpt.org
Tradition:
Over 175 strong this year for the annual turkey trot!
Giving:
Thanks to the BC31 Community & Pro-Activity clientele, over two car loads went down to Harvest Family Success Center and directly to local families in need, including over 40 gifts, and over $600 in gift cards. A great example of a community coming together to make an immediate impact!
It’s been an amazing year…we look forward to working with you in making 2018 another step forward. But till then, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Most Sincerely,