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Posted by: Julianne on: March 24, 2009

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Welcome to Julianne’s Hope Runs 777 Challenge blog. I also have a blog about running over here… but for the sole purpose or raising awareness and funds for Hope Runs, here I am! First of all, what is the Hope Runs 777 Challenge? In 2010, Hope Runs will be leading a Guinness World Record-breaking endeavor to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents in only 7 weeks. With a team of dedicated runners, we are committed to breaking some fantastic Guinness World Records (yes – there are some left to be broken in the area!). We are also proud to be running a green event through carbon-emissions-offset sponsoring. The Hope Runs 777 Challenge will help bring the issues facing the 14.5 million AIDS orphans in Africa alone to the forefront of the world’s consciousness. By pushing ourselves to the limit, our team will raise awareness for the issues facing orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs) all over the world, mobilizing people everywhere to become more involved. With each member of the team covering his or her own costs and committing to raise thousands more toward the cause, this effort will help to make a lasting impact in places that need it most!

My attempt at raising $45,000 will be recorded here. I hope it’s more ups than downs but time will only tell.

Would you like to support me and be part my latest adventure? Here are some of the ways you can support me.

1. Donate! Pledge! Any donation, no matter how small, will add up and will be most appreciated!!
2. Link to my blog! I need as much exposure as possible. And blog about my adventure for Hope Runs 777 Challenge!
3. Donate your network, either on Twitter or Facebook or any other social network. Please refer to my blog http://www.bicoastalite.com And either post on your Facebook status or Tweet about my fundraising efforts at least 7 times (for 7 marathons, of course)!
4. Join my Facebook group for Julianne’s Hope Runs 777 Challenge here: http://bit.ly/BSMrC
5. I’m also looking for corporate sponsors and donors. If your company would be interested in international exposure or in matching donations – please let me know. ANYTHING is most welcome.