Adrian's Birthday Challenge

The “Thank You” Post

adrian — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:53:02 +0000

There are so many people to thank that I’m not sure if I can list them all. But, I’m going to try. Your donation of $24 provides a warm and hearty meal - and even more - for approximately 13 people. Because of each and everyone one of you, whether you made a donation, shared this [...]

A Belated Birthday Challenge Recap

adrian — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:15:50 +0000

With en emphatic ’sorry’ and a mouthful of humility, I’ve finally managed to piece together the ABC Recap. I owe it to you - all of you - for giving me one of the best days of my life. Together, you all have raised $1,128.24 of your hard-earned money for the Nashville Rescue Mission, where, [...]

Birthday Challenge Photo Album

adrian — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:25:29 +0000

The photos are finally up! Click on the following photo album to check out some of the photos from Adrian’s Birthday Challenge. Adrian’s Birthday Challenge

Birthday Challenge Recap to Come

adrian — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:05:02 +0000

After a fun-filled Saturday, I used Sunday to recover, spend some time with the parents, and play my last Ultimate frisbee pickup game in Nashville for a while. In short, yesterday was a tremendous success thanks to EVERYONE who helped out and I am (pleasantly) sore. A complete daily recap of yesterday’s events complete with pictures [...]

Live updating via Twitter & Facebook

adrian — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:23:44 +0000

I will be keeping a live update of the day’s events via my Twitter feed and Facebook status. Wahoooo….

Sam Davidson is the “Coolest” Person in the World

adrian — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:01:53 +0000

Caring is Sam Davidson’s business - literally. Sam is President and co-founder of CoolPeopleCare, THE online destination for anyone who wants to make a difference. CoolPeopleCare is a new breed of business known as social entrepreneurship - doing good at the same time as making money. What Sam realizes is something that Gary Hirshberg, Founder [...]

A Birthday Challenge Precedent - My Dad

adrian — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:30:36 +0000

As I brainstormed my Birthday Challenge over Thanksgiving week, I, as usual, dragged my parents into the mix. On Sunday, January 11, two days after his __th birthday (I’m not telling, but you can guess) my dad, Roger, completed the first annual Roger’s Birthday Challenge. Here’s the challenge we brainstormed: 57 minutes running 57 pushups 57 situps 57 minutes biking [...]

Times and Locations for the Big Day - Get Pumped!

adrian — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:35:48 +0000

I won’t be winning gold medals anytime soon, but I’m still pumped up! As the big day gets closer the stars are seeming to align. The weather will be around 43 degrees with lots of pure, unadulterated sunshine…mmmmm. Friends have donated time to cover the music, running routes, cupcakes, chinese phrases, and the after-party. I’m feeling [...]

Have You Lost Perspective on Life? - Watch This Video!

adrian — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:25:03 +0000

Video: Nick Vujicic - Get Back Up Sometimes life can be overwhelming. But then there are those moments in life that help you step back and really - I mean really - think about what your life is. Seconds ago I raptly watched this short video and had one of those moments. Time stood still. Things [...]

Why You Should Create a Birthday Challenge

adrian — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:30:19 +0000

During a do-nothing session of Thanksgiving week 2008 I stumbled across a small article in the February issue of Backpacker magazine - and it changed my life. After a quick visit to the original Birthday Challenge website (watch the flash intro) I was hooked - and frantically scribbling ideas for my challenge on the nearest [...]