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Woodbridge Ontario -Sergio's No Limit 7K Walk/Run - I ran it and lived to tell the tale...

Reblogger Sergio DePinto

Real Estate Sales Representative with Royal LePage Maximum Realty.,Brokerage - Greater Toronto Area

August 23, 2010 07:19 AM

Alina joins the rain!!!

Awe! What a glorious way to start a new exercise plan. Heavy rains followed the group out of the park and onto the streets of Woodbridge, Ontario. Even though I selected a scenic route lined with mature trees adjacent to the famous Toronto Board of Trade Golf and Country Club on one side, and the Boyd Conservation Centre on the other, the weather made it a daunting challenge.

Alina Spektor, along with about 100 other brave souls, met us for the days' events in a relentless pursuit to raise awareness and funding for cancer research. Her attendance was driven by her own experience with the loss of a family member a few years back.

Shortly upon leaving the rainy day fundraiser, she entered another soaking endeavourer; this one would start her blogging life here on Active Rain. She posted her first message just hours after her Sunday run and I encourage all to introduce themselves to this lovely soul, fellow Realtor, and newbie blogger.

Enjoy her story.

Sergio

It might have not been a good idea to go out the night before a 7K run... Not Alina Spektor's wisest decision...

However, after a fresh cup of coffee, bright and early in the morning, I made it to "Doctor McLean Park" in Woodbridge, and I was on time!!!

I met up with 2 Realtors from my office in Vaughan, Re/Max Premier, we threw on our shirts and we were on our way through the streets of Woodbridge.

Did I mention it was raining??? No... Noah's Arc raining!!! I actually had to bring my umbrella!!! That was quite the site jogging down Islington. If a big wind had come up I would've been off like Mary Poppins and finished the race in first place!!!

All I kept thinking was it was for such a great cause, raising funds for prostate cancer research for Sunnybrook Hospital.

The event was very well organized, there was lots of food and refreshments and even dessert...mmmm... after the 7K run I didn't even feel guilty having cake!

Next year I'll be back at Sergio Di Pinto's No Speed Limit 7K Walk/Run for SUUUUUREEEE! If you would like to make a contribution, please check out his post here.

Alina Spektor, Re/Max Premier 416-987-8000 SPEKTacular Service in Vaughan!!!

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Michele Miller ~ REALTOR®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS

ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA

'Helping You Make the Best Move"

Sergio,

I did a 5K walk for Diabetes in a typhoon! All for a good cause!

Aug 24, 2010 12:32 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Great post to re-blog Sergio..............I'm glad your event was successful in spite of the weather and you raised money for such a worthy cause...........job well done, you had a great support system.

Aug 24, 2010 12:35 AM

Sergio DePinto

Royal LePage Maximum Realty.,Brokerage - Greater Toronto Area - Vaughan, ON

Gee Michele,

I'm impressed! I could only arrange a strong downpour. Your organizers must have had some major connections to pull that off... LOL.

Good for you Michelle, and goes to show that a good cause can bring out the best in us.... keep giving back!

Aug 24, 2010 12:38 AM

Hey Roger,

Thanks so much... I will do my own post on the event but wanted to pay tribute to this amazing young lady first.

The support system was small in number but big on heart and loyalty. (you know what that's like!!)

Keep well my friend.

Aug 24, 2010 12:40 AM

Sally Weatherley

EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Sergio - Thanks for the introduction - I will go and say hello to Alina - she sounds like lots of fun! As for the rain, I'm afraid to say that in our fair city, we would have been surprised to not have rain. I actually prefer running in the rain - I find it keeps me cooled down. Of course, it may also be because, having been born and raised in Vancouver, I was born with webbed feet and and oily skin that stops rain from sinking in. Quack, quack! Your event sounds amazing - can't wait to read more.

Aug 24, 2010 03:44 AM

I'm with you Michelle,

A good rain during summer months is wonderful. I enjoy the feeling of drying off in a few minutes due to the body heat after the run. I was more concerned with the uninitiated participants but they all braved the conditions. Hooray for them!!! I appreciate the comments and support for Alina....

Take care and hug Digby for me...

Aug 24, 2010 10:12 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Welcome to Alina! Glad the run went well Sergio-Congrats!

Aug 25, 2010 12:50 AM

Lee Ann Obenauer

Metro Roberts Realty - Buffalo, NY

Sergio: I have not been back toy your blog in awhile, wish I had. I would have come up for your event. I am only a short drive away in Buffalo. My mother died of cancer 8 years ago and I always love to help out where I can to raise money and find a cure.

Aug 26, 2010 08:45 AM

Hi Lee ANn,

That's a sweet gesture... Can I keep you in mind for next year?

It went really well on Sunday and we raised some cash too. I'm truly sorry for your loss and I know that your commitment is at a personal level. Losing someone so close to you is very painful. I will do what I can to chip in for a cure. The memories never end....

God Bless,
Sergio

Aug 26, 2010 12:15 PM

Anonymous

Thank you for the introduction and for re-blogging my post, Sergio! I had a lot of fun at the event and will recommend it to many of my friends for next year!

Alina

Aug 26, 2010 06:20 PM

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Alina,

My pleasure to have this post spread around the AR community. Please don't hesitate to call on me if you need anything. I found that that my passion for the written word has found a place.

I will certainly keep you in mind for next year.

Aug 27, 2010 02:41 AM

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