We are going to participate in the Hydrocephalus Association National Capital 5K Run/WALK on Sunday, November 20. I was about to do a family registration for Kayleigh and I when I saw that they also have a “team” option. “Team” sounds like so much fun I thought I’d post this to see if anyone else would like to join us.

First, yes, we will be called Team Awesome. This is what Kayleigh and I call our family. As in, “What a great thing that just happened. Go Team Awesome!” *high five. Maybe we’ll even come up with some horrible t-shirt design and we can all look silly too. Also, yes, we really do call oursleves Team Awesome.

Second, no, we won’t be running. You crazy?!?! I mean, maybe some other time, after I’ve lost a lot of weight, gotten into much better shape, and find a way to overcome all of the (completely reasonable) excuses not to ever run unless I’m being chased by something terrifying, then maybe I’ll run. This time around though, you can be sure that we’ll be lollygagging around the back of the pack and trying to enjoy ourselves.

On a more serious note, we are doing this to raise awareness of hydrocephalus and to raise money for research. One or two of every 1,000 babies born every year will have hydrocephalus. Shunt surgeries cost over $2 billion per year in medical expenses, and less than $5 million in public and private money combined is devoted annually to hydrocephalus research. So, join us! Registration is $25 per person. (Kids 12 and under are free.) Let me know if you’re interested in becoming a member of Team Awesome, and I’ll let you know what you need to do to start helping us raise money.

Don’t have time? Don’t feel like spending a day in DC? Don’t worry because you know if you can’t be a Hydrocephalus Association National Capital 5K Walker, you can always be a Hydrocephalus Association National Capital 5K Walker Supporter! We’ll let you know when we’re ready for donations.

Thanks in advance…we’re counting on you.