.... Coming to a school near you.
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"CHASE YOUR DREAMS" TOUR STATISTICS
(thru 11/04/2017)
(thru 11/04/2017)
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DAYS
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MILES
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SCHOOLS
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SCHOOL POPULATION SERVED
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KIDS
LAUNCHED |
STICKS
DISTRIBUTED |
DONORS
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41
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9,052
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22
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13,143
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7100
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610
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53
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PREMIUM SPONSORS
- JERRY McEVOY -
In Honor & Remembrance of
Emily Baio
In Honor & Remembrance of
Emily Baio
GOLD MEDAL SPONSORS
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-TOBIE HATFIELD- In Support of Oregon Stick Jumping Programs |
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- TODD CRAMER - In Support of All Stick Jumpers |
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
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BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
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Greg Kern |
Greg & Michelle Miguel |
DONATION PORTALS:
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THE TOUR
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Olympic Champion and Youth Advocate STACY DRAGILA sponsors "Stick Jumping" - an innovative growth mindset P.E. Program inspiring schoolchildren to "Try Something New."
Stacy's Non-Profit is joining 87 yr-old former NFLer Ralph Thomas as he crosses the U.S. in an RV with his trusty therapy dog "Nellie" introducing schools to Stick Jumping. Relying 100% on donations, the goal of their "Chase Your Dreams Tour" is daunting: 47 days, 23 Cities, 10,000+ schoolchildren, 2,000+ Jumping Sticks distributed, and permanent P.E. Programs launched in 20 school districts (with 250+ schools). |
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FOLLOW USThe Tour will be Instagramed, Blogged, Twitted,
FB-LiveStreamed, Chatted, Snapped & Nellie-Cammed from Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast:
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BY THE NUMBERS
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Days: 47 Miles: 10,000 Cities: 23 States: 29 Schools: 20 Sticks Distributed: 800 Schoolchildren reached: 11,000+ Program Cost/School: $2,000 Cost/Student: $4.00 Total Travel Cost: $14,000 Total Cost to Launch Program in 20 Schools: $40,000 |
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FUNDING
Try Something New, Inc. is a qualified Non-Profit Organization. All donations are fully tax-deductable.
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WHAT WE NEED:
Cost of Trip: $14,000 Cost of Program: $2,000/School 20 Schools $40,000 TOTAL GOAL: $54,000 WHAT WE GOT:
1. Ralph's NFL Concussion Settlement $$ ("I'd like to do something good with the money") 2. Stacy's Stick Sales: $30/stick ("Every stick you donate gets us 100 miles down the road') 3. You. |
GALLERY
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Join in the adventure by following the photos and videos
from schools and cities across the U.S.
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Meet The Team
Stacy Dragila
2000 Olympian/First Woman Olympic Gold Medalist and Hall of Famer. Stacy is a nationally-recognized leader promoting the safety and popularity of pole vaulting and its application in an innovative educational project. "Stick Jumping" delivers a growth mindset philosophy premised upon a belief that children's most basic abilities can be developed through dedication & hard work. Stacy's Web Page Connect with Stacy:
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Ralph Thomas
Member of the legendary USF Dons 1951 Football Team ("Undefeated, Untied & Uninvited" -- Google it!); Chicago (yup - before St. Louis before Arizona) Cardinals (1952); Washington Redskins (1955-56). Bringing a lifetime of experiences and wisdom to schools across the United States Story of the USF Team Connect with Ralph:
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Nellie Belle
Part St. Bernard - Part Standard Poodle (That'd make her - you guess it: a "Berniedoodle"); Official Therapy Dog with "Paws 4 Love" in Reno, NV; Nellie Belle brings peace, love, tranquility and all around good feelings to all those who pet her. Paws 4 Love Program Connect with Nellie Belle:
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