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A bit of a self-promotional plug ahead, but it’s for a good cause!

I’ve never been much of a runner. The longest race I’ve completed was 3.2 miles when I participated in the Mets 5k race to home plate in 2005, back when Shea stadium was still called Shea and I had just moved to the ‘big city’ from Iowa.  So, you know there must be a really good reason if I’m volunteering to run 26.2 miles on November 6th.

I’m supporting my favorite NYC nonprofit, CampInteractive (CI).  Camp Interactive is a Bronx-based nonprofit that inspires inner-city kids to step back into nature and forward into technology. Learn more about Camp Interactive here.

I’m pushing myself to my limits to help provide the opportunity for inner-city youth to reach theirs. I have joined TeamInteractive – a dedicated group of 20 runners – to raise money in support of CI’s mission.  You may have heard of Team Interactive last year when foursquare founders Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai, along with team captain Usain Bolt (yes, that Usain Bolt, on the team again this year,) also ran the marathon to support Camp Interactive.

I believe in CI’s mission and I am committed to raising $5,000 to help keep these programs running. I would truly appreciate your help in reaching this goal! Every little bit counts, and on a personal level every dollar donated stokes the fire that keeps me motivated and thinking, “it’s only a 5k plus 7 more 5ks.”

What’s in it for you?  Well, in addition to being a good person and super awesome in my book, I’ll publicly thank you on my crowdrise page, this blog, on twitter and on facebook.  You’ll get so much social media love your Klout score won’t know what hit it.  If you donate $150 or more, I’ll send you one of these.

Thank you for your support and generosity, and be sure to cheer on all the Team Interactive runners on November 6th!

Donate securely through my Crowdrise page:
http://www.crowdrise.com/cimarathon2011/fundraiser/PatrickCourtney

Follow my progress here

And please spread the word! Like, tweet, share and forward this post!

Thank You!

Margot Wood – @margotwood

Pete Engle

Bob Troia – @bobtroia

Warren Ackerman – @warrenackerman

Laura Teusink

Andrew Farrell

Brad Hofbauer – @bhofbauer