How to keep in touch this summer
There are many ways for you to keep up with my journey this summer!
Social media
Donate to the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Although I have met my $4,500 fundraising goal, I will still continue to raise money that will go toward improving the quality of life for young adults who are battling cancer. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit my donation page online here. Click "Give Now" on the right-hand side to donate quickly and safely.
Send me letters/packages via snail mail
I would LOVE receiving cards, letters or care packages while I'm on the road. While 42 days doesn't seem like a long time, it's definitely going to be a challenge mentally, physically and emotionally. It would mean the world to receive little notes or pick-me-ups along the way from my wonderful friends and family.
Periodically, we will have "mail drops" at host sites who have agreed to collect mail for our team. Please use this list to see where you can send me mail based on the date you want it to arrive. Note the letters/packages MUST ARRIVE by the date listed for that mail drop or I will NOT receive it!
Day 6 - Barstow, CA (Arrive by Friday, June 20)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
First Baptist Church
P.O. Box 625
Barstow, CA, 92312
Day 17 - Lander, WY (Arrive by Tuesday, July 1)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
860 S. Third St.
Lander, WY, 82520
Day 20/21 - Boulder, CO (Arrive by Sat. July 5)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
1421 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
Day 28 - Columbia, MO (Arrive by Sat. July 12)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
Kappa Delta Sorority
606 E. Rollins
Columbia, MO, 65201
Day 33/34 - Louisville, KY (Arrive by Fri. July 18)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
930 West Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY, 40203
If you're looking for ideas of what to send in a care package, I don't have a lot of room to carry things with me, so here are some suggestions of what to send and links to what some of the items look like:
Like I said, all my belongings have to fit into my duffle bag and backpack, so make sure you don't send anything too big or extravagant! Food and goodies like the ones listed here are the best things to lift my spirits and make me a happy runner!
Social media
- Check out my blog on this site. I will update it as often as I am able when I have wifi. You can read, keep up and comment on my posts.
- Follow me on Twitter: @RunWithRooney4K Feel free to tweet words of encouragement at me!
- Like my page on Facebook: Run With Rooney You can post your support on the wall!
- Follow me on Instagram: @ndrooney When we're on the road, expect to see a ton of pictures from across the country! (Note: This is also my own personal Instagram, so if you're looking at it any time outside of the 4K, you'll see pictures of the outdoors, food, beer and any other assortment of my favorite things!)
- Email me at [email protected] with any message you may have for me!
Donate to the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Although I have met my $4,500 fundraising goal, I will still continue to raise money that will go toward improving the quality of life for young adults who are battling cancer. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit my donation page online here. Click "Give Now" on the right-hand side to donate quickly and safely.
Send me letters/packages via snail mail
I would LOVE receiving cards, letters or care packages while I'm on the road. While 42 days doesn't seem like a long time, it's definitely going to be a challenge mentally, physically and emotionally. It would mean the world to receive little notes or pick-me-ups along the way from my wonderful friends and family.
Periodically, we will have "mail drops" at host sites who have agreed to collect mail for our team. Please use this list to see where you can send me mail based on the date you want it to arrive. Note the letters/packages MUST ARRIVE by the date listed for that mail drop or I will NOT receive it!
Day 6 - Barstow, CA (Arrive by Friday, June 20)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
First Baptist Church
P.O. Box 625
Barstow, CA, 92312
Day 17 - Lander, WY (Arrive by Tuesday, July 1)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
860 S. Third St.
Lander, WY, 82520
Day 20/21 - Boulder, CO (Arrive by Sat. July 5)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
1421 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
Day 28 - Columbia, MO (Arrive by Sat. July 12)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
Kappa Delta Sorority
606 E. Rollins
Columbia, MO, 65201
Day 33/34 - Louisville, KY (Arrive by Fri. July 18)
4K for Cancer c/o Natalie Rooney
930 West Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY, 40203
If you're looking for ideas of what to send in a care package, I don't have a lot of room to carry things with me, so here are some suggestions of what to send and links to what some of the items look like:
- Gatorade Prime Energy Chews (Cool Blue flavor) - SUPER HELPFUL to keep my energy up! #1 item on my list! Can be found at most Walmarts
- Granola bars (Clif bars, Kind bars, Lara bars, anything with chocolate/peanut butter, anything protein; can also be found at Walmarts)
- Candy (M&Ms, Reese's Pieces, Kit Kats, sour gummy worms)
- Goldfish
- Trail mix
- Nuts
- Nutella
- Any other yummy little snack foods that will energize me during the summer!
Like I said, all my belongings have to fit into my duffle bag and backpack, so make sure you don't send anything too big or extravagant! Food and goodies like the ones listed here are the best things to lift my spirits and make me a happy runner!