One week from TOMORROW is RACE DAY!!

It's not too late to sign up and help bring these little ones home! 

We have fun things planned for the whole family!

Come walk with your strollers and friends.

Come have a casual hill country run.

Or come bring that competitive spirit and see what your made of!

Encourage your friends to register as well!!

Register HERE!!

Registration SALE!!!

For 48 hours ONLY (ends Saturday at midnight!)...

Registration fees are GREATLY discounted!!

3K Fun Run - $15

5K - $25

10K - $30

Register now! You will be really mad at yourself when you have to pay full price in a few days!!

In order to guarantee yourself a t-shirt, you MUST register by April 25. And I know how much people LOVE their t-shirts!!

And by the way....have I mentioned that we REALLY need runners? 

Please, register now!!

Register Immediately. Nope. Not Later. NOW.

Hello friends!!

We are only about 3 weeks away from race day!

Awards are in, t-shirts are being printed, bounce houses are being prepared..

BUT

We need MORE RUNNERS!!!

So quit procrastinating! Register TODAY! 

THEN....share this page with every single one of your friends! 

Like our facebook page and help us spread the word! 

The more runners we get, the more money we are able to give to our adoptive families!! 

We can't do it without you!!

And please remember....if you do NOT run, it doesn't matter!! Our 3K race is a beautiful course that is perfect for strolling and chatting with friends! And is even MORE perfect for kiddos to test out those little legs! My kids have the best memories from running the race last year. It was a huge accomplishment in their book, whether they won an award or not. They can't wait to do it again, and I know your kids will feel the same way!! 

Plus, it's a great way to show your kids how to love others with our actions, not just our words. Tell them what you are running (or walking....or strolling) for. Let them get excited about being a part of bringing a child home to have a mommy and daddy. You would be amazed at your child's heart for other kids who have no home.  My kids teach me daily about compassion and easy answers. Because sometimes the answers are really easy...we just complicate them with ourselves...

"they don't have a mommy and daddy? Well, WE should be their family!!"

"those people live on the street? Well, let's find them a bed!"
Yes, things aren't always that black and white, but we can definitely learn a great lesson from our kids' blind and simple faith.

AND, One Less is a great way for you and your kids to get excited about helping together!!

Come be a part of it!! REGISTER TODAY!!!!!!!!!! (seriously. today.....right now.)

2012 Families

When God gave us the vision of One Less over a year ago, we didn't really know any other actively adopting couples. We knew of, and have since talked to, several couples that have adoption on their hearts, but, at the time, knew of none that had quite reached the place where it was becoming a reality for them.

I remember Mitch and I talking about how weird it was that God had given us this clear vision to help other adopting families...and yet we knew none.  We even talked about who in the world we were going to give scholarship money to in 2012. Would we have to place an ad??.... "BENEFIT RACE SEEKING BENEFICIARY".

I had this big dream in the back of my head (that I pretty much kept to myself) that Boerne would have a global explosion at some point, and we, as a community, would get to witness families bringing children home from all over the world. But, it stayed in my head because honestly, it seemed a little unreachable.

How things have changed in just a few short months.......

Meet the Menn Family...

Shane, Stephanie, Cannon, Hartlee, and Sutherlin

In February I heard from a mutual friend that the Menn Family was just beginning the process of adopting a little one from Ethiopia and that they lived right here in Boerne!!
My first thought was a selfish one...."yippee!! My kid can have a friend that looks kind of like him! I mean, I know Uganda and Ethiopia are pretty different, but I'm pretty sure they are much more similar than Uganda and Boerne." I even began arranging play dates in my head. (I hadn't even met the Menns yet). Once I stopped thinking about myself, I got even more excited because I knew we could help them through One Less! I since have gotten to know Stephanie a little better and know that they are going to make amazing parents to this child, whoever he may be (and I am really looking forward to those play dates that she doesn't really even know about yet....)

{Please click on the tab at the top to learn more about the Menn Family and their road to adoption!!}


Meet the Baker Family...

Aaron, Maren, Faith and Ava Hope

A few short days after I heard about the Menns, some of our closest and most precious friends began their journey to adoption as well. We have known Aaron and Maren Baker for several years now and have been fortunate enough to watch their little family grow and are so in love with every single member of it. The Bakers felt God calling them to adopt a little one from Columbia and have just begun the process. They are some of the most genuine and loving people I know and it has been such an honor to see them step out in obedience to God's call on their lives. I'm pretty sure we would sell a car to help them get their third child, but since we kind of need our cars, we are so happy to be able to give them a One Less scholarship.

{Please click on the tab at the top to learn more about the Baker Family and their story.} 

Please help these families bring home the children God has chosen for them. 

You can help by registering to run this race or by becoming a sponsor. 

I really don't think the idea of a global Boerne should be kept a secret in my crazy head any longer. Help us take one step closer to it by bringing these children home from Ethiopia and Columbia!! 
Be a part of One Less 2012!!

Did you know?

• There are more than 147 million orphans in the world today. That number does NOT include abandoned or trafficked children.

• In 2011, the orphans of the world could have ranked NINTH in the World Population Rankings

• Every day 5,760 more children become orphans in Africa alone

• Worldwide, orphans spend an average of 10 years in orphanages and foster homes. 300 million of those children are subjected to violence, exploitation, and abuse.

• Many of the children who grow up as orphans are trapped in a life of poverty and crime and never know the love of a family.

So....where is the good news?

God has a solution to the orphan crisis......YOU!!

“Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of the orphan.”  

Isaiah 1:17

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.

Proverbs 31:8-9

 Not everyone is called to adopt, but ANYONE can love and minister to orphans whether through orphan care or through adoption. 

That is what ONE LESS 2012 is about. 

Come be a part of bringing a child home to a loving and forever family. 

You won’t want to miss this special day!!

Register NOW!!!!
Groups of 5 or more get a 10% discount!!!

new logo and needed help

Hey Friends!!

Check out the updated logo, version 2012, up top!! Snazzy, no?

And now on to the real reason for this post...

The plans for the race are rocking and rolling, but we CAN NOT see it to completion without you!!

Over 40 different lovely people helped us last year, from set up to face painting, to filling up cups with water and handing out race packets....

just a sampling of the incredible friends we had help in 2011

 AND WE NEED ALL OF THOSE THINGS AGAIN!!!

Below is a link to a Volunteer Sign Up site that has every position we need filled, the times you would need to be there, and how many spots we need for that position. If you want to have the best time of your life (I am in no way over selling this) then PLEASE sign up!!!

SIGN UP TO HELP HERE

When you sign up, please enter your t-shirt size in under the comment section on your RSVP. We will be ordering the volunteer shirts as soon as we can so you can start wearing them and advertising for us ASAP!! :)

WE ALSO need SPONSORS!!! We are working through a non-profit organization which allows all sponsor donations to be tax- deductible.  As a sponsor you will have your name on the runners' shirts as well as the opportunity to display signage at the race itself. But even more importantly....you get the opportunity to help bring a child home!!

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or know of someone who is, please contact us at oneless5k@yahoo.com.


Haven't registered for the race yet either??? Well GET ON IT!!! Early pricing will end soon!!

REGISTER HERE

We're baaaaaaaack !!!

One Less 2012 is here!!! 

 Time to Register!!

Early bird specials for those registering before April 1! Do it NOW!!!

Time to Sponsor!!!

Would you or your business be willing to sponsor the One Less and help bring an orphan home? Contact us please!!

Want more deets? Check out all the tabs at the top! It's going to be a blast people! You don't want to miss out!! 

One Month ago.....

May 14 was an incredible day. 

But, let me rewind a bit first. To March 14. When we only had 15 runners signed up. And the idea of losing money on the race was a very big possibility. We were in over our heads. We had never done anything remotely like this before. 

Now, don't get me wrong, it was a LOT of fun to organize and design and purchase things for the race.  But, what did we get ourselves into? 

AND....what was God thinking asking us to do it year after year? 

Would we have enough people for this to even be considered a race?

Would we have people willing to donate food, water, TIME to help us?

Would this be successful.....or a big fat flop?

I have to admit there were times when the only thing that made me stay faithful to this endeavor was knowing that there was no possible way to back out. But Mitch, being the rock that he always is, had the resolve I didn't always and knew God would prove faithful.

And He did. God did some amazing things in those next few months. He orchestrated every detail perfectly and on the morning of May 14, we had 142 runners, plenty of delicious food and water, over 50 volunteers,  a beautiful and well organized park, and an average temperature of 73 degrees (say what?? this is Texas after all and that is not that common).  

For me, May 14 was one of those moments in life where you feel God's presence and provision so heavily over you, it leaves you speechless. And longing for more.

It was a good day.

We ended up raising a little over $4,000 (on top of what was needed to fund the race itself). That number is not a mind blowing figure, and we still have a long way to reach our goal. But, considering there were moments when we thought we might not break even, it is an over abundance of our meager expectations. God is good. And He provides. Abundantly. 

We learned a ton. We got some things right on, and we got some things dead wrong. And now we know. So that future races (which other adoptive families will benefit) will run more smoothly and hopefully just get bigger and bigger. We have witnessed God's faithfulness and can't wait to see Him do it again and again.

Thank you to those of you who gave of your money and time. We were blessed by each of you and are grateful for your love. And please know that you helped us move several steps closer to bringing our own child home.

For those of you that haven't already seen this, it is a video of a collection of pics and video from the day of the race. I hope you enjoy it :)

Look for updates here around February of 2012 for the new and improved 2nd Annual One Less 5k/3k/ and possible 10k :)

Registration is STILL OPEN!!

Hello last minute friends!! :)

Our registration website had the registration date set as May 6 (last Friday)!!! Yikes!!! And for some reason, it won't let me change it!!

I am still trying to figure it out, but if you have come here because you want to register, PLEASE PLEASE email me and I can get your info and get you signed up without using Active.com!!!

Our email is oneless5k@yahoo.com

Please, don't let this minor computer glitch keep you from coming out on Saturday!! It's going to be a great day, I know it!!!!

Extended Discount

One more day to register under the discounted price!!!!

Hurry!! Hurry!! Hurry!!!

Click on the Register NOW button up top!!

(if this was a television commercial I would be wearing a white suit and yelling in the middle of a furniture store..."Time, Time, Time is running out!!")

REGISTRATION SALE!!!

Hello friends!!!

For the next 48 hours (in true Groupon style..) 

we are slashing our prices (prices, prices, prices)!!!!

We really, really, really want to have as many of you lacing up your running shoes as possible on May 14....so registration fees for the next 48 hours are:

Adults $35 $25!!

Kids $20  $15!!


click this link to take you to registration site

Don't miss this opportunity!

I promise it will be the most fun thing you do in the month of May!! :)

And please remember.....it does not matter if you aren't a runner, not one bit! Bring your stroller, bring a friend, bring a cup of coffee and have a leisurely stroll! Just COME!!!

And for all those who really are in it for the competition....

there will be awards given for 1st and 2nd place finishers, both male and female,

 in the following categories:

Kids 3K 
(there aren't many kiddos signed up yet :( 
Bring your kids out and let them wear themselves out for you!! 
And imagine how pumped they would be to win a medal!!!)

ages 5-10

ages 11-15

3k run/walk

ages 16-25

ages 26-40

ages 41-59

ages 60+

5k run

ages 16-25

ages 26-40

ages 41-59

ages 60+


HURRY!!!!
Wednesday at 5pm prices will go back!

Want a t-shirt??

Do you want a super cool "One Less" t-shirt?? 

Then you better sign up soon!!  

Registrants after April 15 are not guaranteed a t-shirt on race day!! 

Wouldn't that be sad?? All that running and no t-shirt to show for it?

ALSO....

Awards will be given for 1st and 2nd place, male and female, in each age division! 

What are you waiting for folks???

Click on the "REGISTER NOW" tab at the top and get it done!!!

Announcement!

One Less 5k will now be chip timed!! So, all you serious runners out there, this is going to be the real deal!
And for all you walkers or non-runners, don't be intimidated! All this means is that you will have an accurate time of your race. So when you come back next year to do it again, you can try and beat your time! :)

Please help spread the word and help us get some runners.....better competition (and fellowship of course ;)

Share this link on your facebook walls, or send an email to me and I will get you some flyers to put up!!

Help us make this awesome! We can't do it alone!!!

And don't forget....click on the "register now" link up top to register!!

It's time to register my friends....

Are you loving this beautiful weather we've been having? Yep. Me too.

So, imagine how beautiful it will be on

MAY 14

Green grass. Leaves on the trees. Wildflowers of a million colors. Warm sunshine. Cool breezes. Your last month of good weather until the South Texas heat makes being outside sometimes unbearable.

And now imagine this gorgeous weather and enjoying it with your friends and family outside on a Saturday morning. AND all for a good cause.....

Okay, have appealed to all your senses yet???? :)

It's time to register for our race my friends. We are coming close to our deadline for t-shirts and we want everyone that runs to be able to get one. SO.....

SIGN UP NOW!! YES. NOW!!!

right here...

One Less 5K/3K 

We are also still in need of volunteers AND SPONSORS, so please let me know if you would be willing to do either one!!

Thank you friends for your support!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

We are in need of lots of volunteers for the race on May 14, 2011!! 

I know it may seem like it is far off, but we are really trying to get things nailed down as soon as possible. So, if you can commit (no contracts, no signature in blood...I promise) to helping in one of the following areas, it would be greatly appreciated. 

Here is the list of needs. Please comment either on this blog post or in facebook and let me know how you would like to help. I promise it will be a blast!!! Oh....and there is a free t-shirt in it for you... :)

set-up 

traffic/parking directors

packet pick-up table

water stations

first aid station

time keepers

face painting

after-race refreshments

clean-up

We need several people for each thing, especially for set-up. 

Please, please consider how God might want to use you at this event. I am praying that God will use this race and even some of you to bless this community and help encourage others to think about adoption.

  We can't do this without you!!!

Don't forget to comment and let me know what job you would like!!! (ahem...and don't forget that awesome free t-shirt....)

Welcome to One Less!

Welcome to One Less!

Check out the tabs up above for information on our upcoming race!

One Less 5K/3K

May 14, 2011

Post a comment and let us know if you are running!!