Easton's Legacy Toy Drive: Details!!!

Easton's Legacy Toy Drive

Each September we lead a memorial toy drive to benefit the children of PCH. This began almost 7 years ago when Kursty and I lost our little boy Easton to his battle with primitive neuroectodermal tumors (pnet, pronounced peanut). Our yearly memorial toy drive, occurring in conjunction with his birthday, is our way to celebrate his life and remember him. Our campaign initially began small with close friends and family participating. However, over the past few years it has grown to include many other groups and organizations in our community.

Once again we have joined up with Derrick and Rochelle Spitzer, the owners of CrossFit Incite to host a memorial fitness event in conjunction with the toy drive. We invite the community and neighboring CrossFit gyms across the Phoenix valley to join us for our workout event and competition. For admission into the event we ask for the donation of a new unopened toy, which will be given to a cancer patient at PCH.

List of Events

List of Events

There are lots of new happenings this year with in conjunction with the event including (but not limited to):

· The General Workout

As we have done it the past two years. For participation please bring a donation of a new unopened toy for achild at PCH or a $10 donation to be used toward the purchase of toys, or to assist with these children’s needs (pharmacy girt cards, grocery gift cards, etc.)

· The Official Competition

This is for those who want to compete in the official competition for prizes. The entry fee is $35 and will include the official Easton’s Legacy T-shirt as long as you pre-register by September 5^th. Please send an email to eastonslegacy@gmail.com to pre-register.

· Online Auctions

Beginning on September 1^st we will be posting several online auctions for a number of fantastic items that have been donated. You need not be present to win.

· Raffles

We have numerous amazing items that have been donated and will be raffled off at the event. Raffle tickets will be $2 each of 3 for $5. You need not be present to win.

· Door Prizes

As a thank you, every participant will be entered in for door prizes that will be given away throughout the event. You must be present to win the door prizes.

· Sample Products

Several organizations have donated products for participants to sample.

· Official Event T-Shirts

We have done our first t-shirt pre-order. However, by popular request we have spoken with our printer and he is willing to help us get another order done in time. All orders must be in by September 5^th. The pre-order cost is $20 per shirt, they are Next Level bended material, adult sizes only, and come in different cuts for women and men. We will have a limited number of shirts to sell at the event. The cost at the event will be $25. Please email us at eastonslegacy@gmail.com to place an order.

· The Waffle Crush Truck

The Waffle Crush Truck will be at the event selling their delicious waffles and will be donating a percentage of all sales.

100% of the funds generated will go to assist the children of PCH and for their support.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Details!!!

There is only about one week left until the toy drive. So, I thought I might iron out a few of the details. For those of you who came last year the location has changed. We have moved into a bigger space in the same complex, just a little further down. We are going to start at 9:00 AM and will go until noon, or until everyone who wants to complete the WOD (Workout Of the Day) has gotten a chance to do so. Please make sure you come in the front entrance so that you have a chance to sign in. We are expecting a larger crowd than last year, so we will be having participants sign up for heats to make sure there is space available for everyone. Heats will be running every 30 minutes and there will be a warm up before each . There will be daycare provided. However, we ask that you please try to limit the number of small children brought to the gym as we are concerned that the number of children may be overwhelming for the size of the day care room and those watching them. Many have asked me what type of toys to bring. The most important thing to keep in mind is that these children have very compromised immune systems. So please make sure the items are all new, otherwise the hospital cannot accept them. The hospital accommodates children ages 0-18 years of age so they will happily accept anything! Once again a huge heartfelt thank you to Coach Derrick Spitzer and his wife Rochelle owners of Crossfit Incite for hosting the event, and a huge thank you in advance to all those planning on attending to help us throw our sweet angel an amazing birthday party!