The Run is a grassroots National movement for natural medicine – not just a local happening. In order to do this, your help is needed to organize and host events in your town. There is no set standard of what an event might look like – could be any sort of venue or event that suits the community’s needs. Please see bottom of page (or itinerary for un-highlighted cities) for cities that we still need planners.
Below are some ideas of where to start and examples of what other cities are planning:
Regional Forum/Fair: Keynote speaker(s), natural health workshops, music, expo with booths (practitioners and vendors), cooking demonstrations and food sampling (raw, gluten-free, and whole foods, etc). Think BIG and celebrate natural medicine!
Fundraiser Dinner/Lunch: Keynote speaker(s), natural medicine topics, high-end/nutritious meal, silent auction (the run paraphernalia, supplements and services donated), table sponsorships, individual tickets sold. This type of event could be strategic for influencing policy or legislation. Funds raised will be used for expenses of The RUN and/or a pre-approved cause.
Local “Piggyback” Event: Identify an existing local event that lends itself to celebrating The Run as it passes through. Host an informative booth/activity at the Farmer’s Market, local running event, fall festival, or health fair.
Educational Experience: Special speaker in an auditorium to deliver the message of naturopathic medicine. With question & answer session and receptions before and after event for VIPs.
School Guest Speaker: Runners, Dr. Dennis Godby, N.D., Isaiah Godby (20) and Jonas Ely (21), will talk with students of all ages regarding long distance running, training, nutrition, goal setting and taking action. A local naturopath will provide insight on “the sustainable health care choice” for teens.
Personal Cause: Design an event around your own health concern (menopause, cancer, diabetes, e.g.) or health care topic of your choice. Provide a forum for alternative approaches, networking, and testimonials and success stories. Host a panel of experts, offer a variety of differing treatment options and the latest research in an area of medicine
Here are just a few samples of events taking shape so far.
Our hope is that by sharing these exciting plans, you will be inspired to include additional strategies in your planning and that you will share your event details with others who are still in the early planning stages.
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July 17th- San Francisco, 9AM Start has been moved from a local ND clinic to a more public venue – Potrero Hill Recreation Center to include a larger crowd of fans and well wishers, along with media coverage..in a more visible area of the city. Carl Hangee-Bauer. ND, LAc will be speaking.
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July 22nd – Sacramento, 6:00 pm Hosting a “Health Festival to Celebrate Natural Medicine!” Located in midtown Sacramento at Fremont Park from 6:00-8:00 pm, there will be a live band, local healthy food vendors, health practitioners, and guest speaker, Dr. Rebecca Asmar, ND, speaking on how to live a healthy and vibrant life, using natural medicine as a first option and not a last resort!
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Aug 27th- Boulder, CO: Health and Wellness Fair at Sunflower Market parking lot area- space purchased, tents provided for companies, music, drinks, etc. Bioresource will be a presence as a “leg sponsor”.
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Sept 18th- Lawrence, KS: 4 PM- The Runners will be joined at the bridge that crosses the Kansas River and leads into town. Runners will be accompanied along Massauchessettes St. (thriving main street USA) ending at a BBQ and health fair at a local park. Additional 9/19 event plans being worked on by Dr. Khosh, N.D. and Dr. Khosh, N.D. (Being a university town…imagine there will be involvement there.)
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Oct. 14/15- Columbus, OH- The Run overlaps the Expo and festivities for the Columbus Marathon (10/16) and Dennis has been scheduled to speak at the Marathon VIP Reception at 7PM 10/14 and for the general audience at the Colunbus Marathon Expo on 10/15. In addition, The run will be hosting a booth at the large expo. (This was absolute magic and early orchestration is paying off!!!)
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Nationally known speakers are being scheduled for events across the country. If you think that such a speaker would enhance your event, contact Dr. Holly Lucille at Holly@DrHollyLucille.com for specifics.
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Cities we are still looking for planners:
July 19: Fairfield, CA
August 9: Sandy, UT
August 10: Provo, UT
August 30: Denver, CO
September 9: Hays, KS
September 11: Salina, KS
September 15: Manhattan, KS
September 17: Topeka, KS
September 29: Lake St. Louis, MO
October 4: Effingham, IL
October 6: Terre Haute, IN
October 8 & 9: Indianapolis, IN
October 17: Zanesville, OH
October 18: Cambridge, OH
October 20: Wheeling, WV
October 28: Hagerstown, MD
October 29: Frederick, MD
October 30: Rockville, MD
November 4: Baltimore, MD
November 6: Wilmington, DE
November 10: Trenton, NJ (preferably at Rutgers University)
November 15: Rye, NY
If you are interested in planning an event, please contact Mary Rita Ely, our events coordinator, for help:
MaryRitaEly@TheRun.org.
