Coming Fun Activities

1. Brain Injury Assoc of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Zoo Walk, Oct 4^th
2. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) walk Sunday, October 5 at Olin-Turville Park
3. Brad C's Bowl-A-Vard Sunday October 26
4. Post Marathon Achilles Party - November 8 or 9

October Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the October Babes:

• Linda R. 10/1
• Stav S. 10/8
• Char L. 10/9
• Katy D. 10/10
• Molly J. 10/20
• Tom B. 10/29
• Phil K. 10/31

Congrats to Lynn for Marathon Finish

A big round of applause and shouts galore to Lynn who finished the Communities First Fox Cities Marathon

NAMI Walk/Run

Lauri B. and Mary C. are going on the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) walk Sunday, October 5 at Olin-Turville Park.

For more information, they can call 249-7188 or e-mail: namiwalksdane@yahoo.com

• This walk has no registration fee, but everyone must register.
• The Fun walk is 3.1 miles (5k).
• The walk route takes the bike path that goes along Lake Monona from Olin Park to Monona Terrace and back.
  
• It's about 1.5 miles each way, totaling the 3.1 miles.
• There will be a water station near the turn-around point at Monona Terrace.
• Walkers can turn around whenever they want.
  

Mary C. is the "team lead" on this activity.
Contact Mary and register as "Team Achilles"
Put Mary C. as the Team Captain

Kim's Cigna Race

Job well done!

"Congratulations on completing the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race! It was an honor to run alongside so many people dedicated to achieving their own personal best. CIGNA is proud to be the title sponsor of the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race, and we applaud your accomplishment.

It's inspiring to see people of all backgrounds and abilities come together to participate in this event. We appreciate the hard work of the race organizers and volunteers, and the many runners who raise money and awareness for community groups that do so much to help people in need."

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Thank you Adi

August 15, 2008

For the wonderful dinner at Casa de Sol. Thank you so much Adi for treating everyone to dinner and drinks.

You are wonderful!

Condences for one of ours

Deepest condolences to family and friends of "AJ" Andrew Zdeblick of Middleton, WI. who passed away unexpectedly September 4.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent (c/o Cross Funeral Home 3610 Speedway Rd. Madison WI 53705) to the Edgewood College Cutting Edge Program for the disabled.




Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the star shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

September Birthdays

Warm Autumn Wishes to our Achilles September Babes:

• Pat B. 9/13
• Mary S. 9/14
  
• Bradley C. 9/17
  
• Adi S. 9/20
• Jenny B. 9/27

DawnZ , Stephanie W. and the half-marathon!

DawnZ. competing in the "Full Moon " Half-Marathon, in Sheboygan, WI on Aug 16th. StephanieW, her trusty and faithfull Achilles Guide was there for her during the race and took these wonderful shots. They finished in 3 hr 29 min. BIG Congrats to them both.

Carl Agnelly Donating to Achilles

Carl Agnelly donating his time on Saturday morning to work at the Steep n Brew coffee tent to raise money for Achilles of Madison. He's such a sweetie to do this for us :)

Monica KamalRossa –

Madison Achilles athlete competes in the Ms. Wheelchair USA competition in Cuyahoga Falls, OH last week.

• She received the “Press Award” for the following video:

• She received the Ms. Photogenic award for the following photo:
  www.mswheelchairwi.org

• And was awarded 3rd runner up overall. (Ms. Virginia won with her breast cancer platform)

• Click for the recent news article in the Capital Times

Kimmer on TV

Falmouth road race

The fearless leader Kimmers and her sidekick - the fantastic Renee' at Falmouth.

Ran what I was hoping for 9 min/miles – so finishing time was 1:03:33 (top 1/3) There were 10,000 runners and I finished just at# 2843

Our Newest Member

Karma, is a Duck-Destroyer

August Birthdays

The dog daze of August, celebrating our Achilles August birthday Babes:
Keep Cool, and Happy Birthday! (Scroll down to the youtube and play)

• Michael R - August 3,
• Brad D - August 7.
• Dee S - August 9,
• Alan H - August H

Dog Daze of August's Quadruped Pundits!

PeteG and his group!

All about PeteG:

• one of our first Achilles members
• has done at least 6 marathons, including 3 NYC, Miami, and LA
• organization in his home town of Spring Green does an annual 5k run/walk to raise $$$ for people with life threatening diseases

All about the 5k run/walk

• Sunday, August 17 @ 9:00 a.m,
  
• Registraion @ 8:00 a.m.
• Spring Green North Park
  
• Registration Form
  

Get Well Judy E.

ouch! 2 broken bones in her right ankle.

Capitol Mile 2008 - Wonderful people, weather, and event

Congratulations to the 24 Achilles member who participated in the Capitol Mile 2008.

The award winners:

Ruth P. took 1st place in her age category.
Pam B. place 2nd in her age category.

An Early Welcome to Henna

From the Wisconsin State Journal

With her dog Henna, Kelly O'Ferrell talks about her work with the Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs, a United Way affiliate, during a recent meeting at United Parcel Service.