Another busy week!

It’s been another dynamic week of running. I must say that the weather has been all over the place, but to my relief, not as bitterly cold as the past weeks. I went from running in capri tights on Sunday to full pants on Tuesday to shorts on Wednesday and then a jacket and long pants yesterday and today. The one consistent factor has been the wind; just walking home from the T last night I was nearly knocked off my feet and blown backwards and this morning there were points in my run where I could hardly move forward at all. These weather extremes are challenging, but I have to remember they are very helpful because April weather in Boston is totally unpredictable, fluctuating between windy or calm, rainy or sunny, 40 degrees or 80!

I’m really excited about several of the activities we’re working on here in the office. Last Sunday, Hospitality Homes participated in the Teen Life Community Service Fair in the Chestnut Hill Mall. Caryl Goodman, our executive director, and Claire Campbell, our outreach assistant, teamed up with Ruth Rosenberg, one of our wonderful hosts, to tell hundreds of high-schoolers and their families about Hospitality. Another host came up with the clever idea of creating some golden sneakers to generate interest around the marathon and it worked. Fairgoers flocked to the table to check them out and inquire where they could get a pair. Throughout these months we’re not only hoping to reach our $10,000 fundraising goal, but also working to spread the word about Hospitality Homes to families who need us and the fair was a great opportunity for this.

Also, I hope everyone will save the date of Friday, February 27^th. We’re going to hold a fundraiser at an Uno’s Pizzeria in Boston. This is an easy and fun way to support my marathon fundraiser because all you have to do is eat there. Stay tuned for more details in the coming week!