Share page Recently, I’ve lost sight of my true purpose behind doing this. During this hectic time that is lacrosse season, I’ve allowed myself to get caught up in the raising money side of things. And while the money is certainly important, even more important to me is being consistent in my messages and helping increase the awareness that mental health struggles and suicide, especially in men and teens, are at alarmingly high levels.
After about a 2.5 year hiatus, I’ve begun seeing a therapist again, and I’ve really been enjoying my sessions because he really pushes me to think about difficult questions. He also does his best to not share what his thoughts are so that I can come to conclusions on my own. Most recently, in regards to teaching and coaching, he posed the questions “What do you get out of teaching/coaching?” and “Why does it matter to you if your students/players succeed?”
I’ll be honest, I’ve had to think about those questions a little more that I feel like I should. I’m either trying to be very intentional with my answers, or I’m scared of saying the wrong thing, a theme that has come up a lot in our discussions. Am I reading too much into it? Have the frustrations of the seemingly more and more immature students gotten to me over the last 2 years versus the first 2? Have students always been like this and coming into this career during Covid didn’t allow me a true test of the waters?
Whatever the reason for not being able to answer those questions clearly me be, there is one thing I’m sure of. You will be hearing more from me as I continue to train for the Berlin marathon, where I will be representing Movember with a charity bib. I know that in being consistent and sharing my training and personal life updates I can continue to build a following and reach the goals I’ve set in front of me.
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$20,322!! Another goal achieved! Let's go for $25,000, but if we don't get there, know how incredibly blessed I feel to be surrounded by so much love and support and how proud I am of the efforts of our 87 PERSON TEAM (and growing)!!! I am so grateful for the community of friends who are supporting this effort, and those in crisis, as teammates and/or donors. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined this kind of success in 10 short days. Thank you Team Dash and friends!
Hello Team Dash!!
Every day I look at this page I am more blown away than the day before. YOU PEOPLE ROCK!!!
FYI, we are now 80 people strong! 80 people!!!
Take the time to put your face to your page. I love seeing the faces and the connections to one another.
Keep an eye out for an upcoming post. We are going to walk in the Lehigh Parkway on November 16th (Mid-Movember Dash) and we will gather for a bike ride/tour from Allentown to Easton on Sunday, November 24th!
Keep on living your "dash" to the fullest! Love you guys.
Annie
TEAM DASH...IS...AMAZING!
Whether you have donated money, signed up to MOVE, or just encouraged someone, YOU ARE APPRECIATED!
In 6 short days:
* We are 65 members strong!
* We have raised $14, 562!
* We are the #4 fundraising team in the US!
* We are the #15 fundraising team in the world!
Keep moving! Make sure to LOG YOUR MOVEMENT on your page. The Movember folks say to run or walk, but our team recognizes running, walking, biking, yoga, Barre, meditation, dancing and any other form of movement that makes your mind happy. Assign the number of miles you feel appropriate for your movement, and be sure to log what you have done.
Annie
Team Dash!
I'm not sure where this is going to post, so I am trying it out before Day 1 on Friday. Never, ever, ever have I felt more love, support and a sense of TEAM than I do right now. The big guy is definitely smiling. We are 55 Hours In.
41 Team Mates!
Goal raised to $10,000!!!
We have raised $6,891!
Number "23" team in the Movember World
Number "10" in the United States. Can I hear an "AMEN!"
Let's shoot for #1 in the US!
Keep an eye out for tomorrow's post. I will share more stats and some ideas to keep us moving! We are strong, we have each other, and together we can do anything. Go Team Dash!
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