Forever Trinity

Online Registration is Open for the 3rd Annual Trinity Bright Halloween 5K

agelfand — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:13:26 +0000

Online registration is open!

Event Details

When: Saturday October 2, 2010

Where: Trinity Park Art Pavilion
2300 West 7th Street Fort Worth, TX 76107

Race Day Registration: 6:30 – 8:00 A.M.

Event Start Times:
1 Mile Fun Run Start 8:30 A.M.
5K Start 9:00 A.M.

Entry Fee: (Early by 9/20/10)
5K OR Fun Run: Adult $15.00
5K OR Fun Run: 15 & under / 65 & older $10.00
5K AND Fun Run: Adult (same registrant only) $20.00
5K AND Fun Run: 15 & under / 65 & older $15.00
5K Team Fee (5 or more adults / each) $12.00
5K AND Fun Run Team Fee (5 or more adults / each)(same registrant only) $17.00

(Late after 9/20/10 & On Race Day)
5K OR Fun Run (all ages) $25.00
5K AND Fun Run (all ages/same registrant only) $30.00
No Team Registration during this time.

For Information:
Call: Angel Bright at 817-975-8070
Email: abright@floorsinc.com

Awards:
5K
Overall Male / Female
Master Male / Female
Top 3 Male / Female
(In the following age groups):
0 – 10, 11 – 13, 14 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70+

Packet Pick Up: (September 30th & October 1st)
Fort Worth Running Company
2401 West 7th Street #114
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 731-1760

Sponsor the 3rd Annual Trinity Bright Halloween 5K

agelfand — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:57:01 +0000

The 3rd annual Trinity Bright Halloween 5K, to be held on October 2, 2010, is a great opportunity to get the word out about your business while supporting a very worthy cause—helping us end the devastating effects of terminal childhood illness—one step at a time. Sponsors have our heartfelt thanks. These children are our future and together we CAN make dreams happen.

Sponsors who sign up and pay by July 9, 2010, will be included in marketing material for the event. Download the 2010 Trinity Bright Halloween 5K Sponsorship Application.

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor – $3000
Company advertised in event marketing material
Company name and logo on tee shirt and water stop banner
Company banner displayed at event (provided by company)
Opportunity to place items in goodie bags
Mention at award ceremony
16 race entry fees
2 Promo tables
Plaque

Water Stop Sponsor – $1500
Company advertised in event marketing material
Company name and logo on tee shirt
Company banner displayed at event (provided by company)
Opportunity to place items in goodie bags
Mention at award ceremony
8 race entry fees
1 Promo table

Race Sponsor – $1000
Company advertised in event marketing material
Company name and logo on tee shirt
Company banner displayed at event (provided by company)
Opportunity to place items in goodie bags
Mention at award ceremony
4 race entry fees

Gold Sponsor – $500
Company advertised in event marketing material
Company name on tee shirt
Company banner displayed at event (provided by company)
Opportunity to place items in goodie bags
Mention at award ceremony

Silver Sponsor – $100
Company name on tee shirt
Company banner displayed at event (provided by company)
Opportunity to place items in goodie bags
Mention at award ceremony

Bronze Sponsor – $100
Opportunity to place items in goodie bags
Mention at award ceremony

Download The Forever Trinity Dream Foundation brochure to learn more about who we are and the wonderful things we do for children.

Regional Amateur Skateboard Tour Kickoff March 27

agelfand — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:51:51 +0000

The 2010 Regional Amateur Skateboard Tour (The RAT) will kick off its 2010 season on March 27 at Railroad Park in Lewisville. The Forever Trinity Dream Foundation will be there too! We will have T-shirts, wristbands, and will be accepting donations. We will be helping kids decorate skate decs from noon to 5 pm.

We will also be at all of the other RAT events across Texas!

Railroad Park is a 250-acre recreational facility in Lewisville that officially opened Nov. 2. The park, located on the east side of Railroad Street between FM 3040 and Business 121, has eight soccer fields, four football fields, four baseball fields, a dog park and a long-awaited skate park with a variety of obstacles including steps, ramps, rails and an in-ground bowl. This will be the first organized skate competition at the facility.

Created in 2009 by Dallas based Geiger Media, The RAT Skate Tour will consist of six events across Texas and Oklahoma. The series was created to give local skaters an opportunity to compete against their peers in a relaxed, fun environment. Proceeds from the Tour will help support the Forever Trinity Dream Foundation.

3rd Annual Trinity Bright Halloween 5K

agelfand — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:26:44 +0000

On Saturday, October 2, 2010, we will host the 3rd Annual Trinity Bright Halloween 5K. Proceeds will benefit The Forever Trinity Dream Foundation and The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Joining the fun means helping us make dreams happen and end the devastating effects of terminal childhood illnesses—one step at a time.

2010 sponsorship packets and registration brochures will be available shortly, so be sure to check back with us soon!

Disney and Dolphins: A Dream Vacation to Remember

agelfand — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:01:13 +0000

In May we sent Gracie, who was diagnosed with brainstem glioma in 2008, on a dream vacation to Florida with her family. As you can see, they had a lot of fun in the sun and made some furry (and slippery) new friends.

We couldn’t have made this Dream a reality without our friends, family, and supporters. Thank you!

Our First “Dream” Vacation!

abright — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:06:02 +0000

On Sunday, May 17, 2009, Gracie received her “dream” vacation to Walt Disney World. This “dream” was made possible by our supporters, family and friends. It is truly amazing what the foundation has accomplished in just four short months. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Gracie’s magical journey includes:

A pool house condominium from Saturday, May, 23, 2009 through Saturday, May, 30, 2009.
3 day Park Hopper Passes to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom and/or Hollywood Studios theme parks.
1 day passes to Discovery Cove, where Gracie and her family will enjoy a private cabana, swim with dolphins and snorkel with beautiful marine life.
Multiple day passes to Sea World.
Multiple day passes to Aquatica Water Park.

Our love and prayers are with the Kelly family as they make their journey and hope that it is filled with all of the magic and excitement Gracie dreamt of!!

Spread the Word with a Free Badge for Your Web Site!

agelfand — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:24:06 +0000

Show your support for the Forever Trinity Dream Foundation with this nifty badge. Just copy the code below and paste it directly into your Web site source. Thanks for helping us get the message out!

The Forever Trinity Dream Foundation

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Corporate Sponsorships Available for Halloween 5K

agelfand — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:10:19 +0000

The 2nd annual Trinity Bright Halloween 5K, to be held on October 3, 2009, is a great opportunity to get the word out about your business while supporting a very worthy cause—helping us end the devastating effects of terminal childhood illness—one step at a time.

Last year 14 companies generously sponsored our event and advertised their companies to nearly 700 participants. Sponsorships for the 2009 5K are now available. Levels range from $250 up to $3,000 and include your company name and logo recognition on participant T-shirts, banners posted at the event, promotional fliers distributed at local races in advance of the Trinity Bright Halloween 5k event, and the Forever Trinity Dream Foundation Web site.

Get details about marketing opportunities and sponsorship levels for the Halloween 5K

Skydiving for a Seven-Year-Old? Yes, She Could!

abright — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:53:30 +0000

Trinity came to me and John one day (she had already been diagnosed during this time) and said she wanted to jump out of an airplane. We were both totally shocked and thought for sure that she had no understanding of what jumping out of an airplane entailed.

John explained to her that it was called skydiving, and told her she would be taken 10,000 feet up in the air and would free fall to the ground. She was all for it.

How could we say no to our dying child’s wish? John and I had never even thought about skydiving…it just seemed terrifying, but we had to be strong for our little girl, and we had to find a place that would let a 7 year old jump! This was a huge challenge. I made phone calls day after day for about a week, calling over 100 places. I couldn’t even find anyone that would let me finish my story. It was so frustrating! We had to make this happen; we just had to.

I finally found a place in New Zealand, which would be an enormous expense, but what other choice did we have? John and I talked, and I decided to give the last place on my list a call. Jackpot!

It was The Oklahoma Skydiving Center in Cushing, Oklahoma. They were amazing!! They not only listened, but welcomed us with open arms!

I cried for hours, because I had finally found someone willing to listen–someone with a heart, someone with understanding, someone who had children of their own. We booked a date and made a trip the next weekend for the big jump! Trinity was so excited.

The First Jump

Once we got there we took a class on jumping, and they explained how everything worked. She was still ready to go. By the time they got Trinity in her gear, she could barely contain herself. John and I rode up in an old rickety plane with her, it was windy and loud…but she wasn’t backing down. She smiled for the camera and gave us the thumbs up. I leaned over and kissed her sweet face just as the plane door popped open…and before we knew it, she was flying! My heart skipped a beat: my only child just jumped out of an airplane at the age of 7. Wow!!

Afterward we rushed to the ground so we could see her land. She came in with a huge smile on her face and yelled “He let me fly it!” Once her little feet hit the ground, the first words she said were, “When can we do it again?”

The Second Jump

In the next couple of weeks we went back to Oklahoma for a second jump. By this time Trinity was in a wheelchair but still more than excited to jump again. This time we had a videographer jump with her. We got some amazing photos. On this particular day it was cloudy, so much so that we waited about 5 hours to jump. When Trinity went up in the plane this time, she said, “All I want to do is touch a cloud.”

And guess what…she did!! She was the happiest child on earth that day! How many people can say they’ve touched a cloud?

The Third Jump

After this jump, life was becoming more and more difficult, but she still wanted to jump once more. It was a hard decision, but John and I felt that it was to dangerous given her condition at that point. Then shortly after that she passed away.

On her 8th birthday, I, John, and several family and friends gathered in Oklahoma for a memorial jump. We had cake and ice cream, we had a balloon release, and we were even greeted by a little tiny butterfly who stayed close by all day (this was Trinity!).

John and I made the hardest jump of our lives…we took our daughter skydiving one last time by spreading her ashes as we jumped. It was beautiful and heart wrenching all at the same time.

Everyone should live today as if it were their last! Life is so precious!