10th Annual Run For Peace
September 21, 2008 | 9:00 AM
New! Pictures from the 2007 Race!
Update:
Friends!
Many THANKS to everyone who helped make this year's Run for Peace such a successful event--participants, volunteers, sponsors, and donors. That a relatively small group of 150 runners were able to collectively raise over $10,000 for Bay Area peace and justice groups is a great testament to your dedication and committment!
Equally wonderful is the news coverage our event recieved on Channel 2--KTVU Fox: http://www.ktvu.com/video/14288856/index.html
Please send this link to your friends and invite them to give generously to your cause, if they haven't already done so. Since the reporter mentioned us raising "tens of thousands of dollars," I've decided to continue soliciting donations until the end of the month, and I invite you to do so as well!
Thanks again,
Urs Cipolat
Race Director
on behalf of the whole UNA-USA volunteer team
P.S. You can find your individual fundraising page here. Click on "Select Fundraiser" and forward the URL in the address bar to your contacts, inviting them to make a tax-deductible donation through October 31.
Dear Friend,
Welcome to the Run For Peace website! I’m excited about your visit and want to give you three good reasons why you should sign up for the 9th edition of our unique race:
Take a Stand for Peace and Justice!
We live on a beautiful planet. Mother Nature’s riches are abundant. The rich cultures of our societies are a ceaseless source of inspiration and innovation. A life in harmony with nature and each other is definitely possible. Yet, these are troubled times.
Unless we collectively call for an end to violence and pollution, social and environmental injustice will remain widespread, wars will be fought and weapons will continue to be sold. I invite you to say no to war and weapons. If we practice peace in our daily lives, peace shall undoubtedly prevail.
Support Bay Area Peace and Justice Groups!
Peace and justice is hard work. The Run For Peace provides you with a great opportunity to learn more about the peace and justice groups in the Bay Area. Express your support and participate in the run and/or make a pledge in support of your favorite activist group. Invite your friends and family to make a generous donation and help you fulfill your pledge. Most importantly, bring them all to the Berkeley Marina on October 7 to be a part of the Run For Peace!
Be Healthy, Meet Great Folks, and Have Fun!
The Run For Peace, an annual 5K/10K run in Berkeley's Ceasar Chavez Park and along the idyllic Berkeley Marina, is a fun community run that draws participants from all over the Bay Area. If you can’t run for Peace, walk for Peace! Everyone is welcome – athletes, amateurs, persons with disabilities, children, dogs, even groups. Feel free to wear a costume…or none! There will be music, food, drinks, and much information about peace and justice activities in the Bay Area. I assure you that Ceasar Chavez Park will be THE place to be on October 7th – so please sign up today!
I look forward to seeing you at the 9th annual Run For Peace!
Dr. Urs A. Cipolat
Race Director
cipolat@run4peace.org
P.S. Right after the Run for Peace will be Beach Impeach 4, with special guest Cindy Sheehan! I invite you to register for the event now!