There are not the right words in the English language for me to express my thanks for all the support of the 1st Annual BAMrace. It was a great success-beyond our wildest dreams.
At the first meeting of the BAMrace committee we stated our goal. "To have donations and sponsors cover the cost of the race so that all money paid by the participants could go to the Greer girls".
WOW! That happened.
Farr West City-THANK YOU for letting us hold our race in your city!
We had 394 people register to run the race. We had 320 finishers. THANK YOU to all of you! We had 73 different sponsors, which is totally AMAZING! We had a $500 donation-which is TOTALLY AWESOME. Some donations of $10. We received many donation in various other amounts. We had many prize donations. THANK YOU! When this is all added together, the results are overwhelming, inspiring, WOW!
Volunteers---what can I say? Without the volunteers this could have never happened. We had 70+ volunteers the day of the race. Many people volunteered countless hours before the race to get everything done on the 'to do' list. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Many thanks to those people that I called and asked to help, who then so willingly showed up and did everything you could to make this race a success.
The number of people that participated, donated, sponsored, were cheerleaders or volunteered shows just how much Aaron is loved. It also is evidence of how many lives he touched. What a great infulence Aaron was and continues to be to so many people.
The $$$$-
Total expenses- $2,422.83
Shirts/hats, banking (Paypal, formsite, AFCU/2011 start up fund), waterbottles, some prizes (watches, pedometers, kids toys, other water bottles), bread/honey butter, printing of proposal letters and flyers, office type supplies(pins/paint/markers/posters/etc.), finish line pennant, stamps, gift card to logo designer.
After expenses The BAMrace fund was able to donate $6,500 to the Greer Girls Account.
FOR SALE-(we have a few of each of these items. Any money collected will go to the Greer girls.)
Hat with BAMrace logo $7.50
Cotton t-shirt $10
Tech shirts $15
Call Nancy at 801.731.1023 if you are intersted in any of these items.
We also have a few shirts that have not been picked up. Please make arrangements to pick them up or let us know if you want us to sell them to someone else.
THANK YOU one and all for making this BAMrace such a great success.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Final Pictures for BAMrace 2010
36:00+-end of the event. I realize these slide shows are long. I hoped to get as many pictures on here as possible. My apolgies if you are not in any:(
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Pictures from The 1st Annual BAMrace
Thank you to Jessie Steele for taking the pictures at the BAMrace. You can find her work at jessiesteele.blogspot.com . She took over 650 pictures. It is taken me longer to get them uploaded than I had anticipated. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Setting up and pre race pictures:
Setting up and pre race pictures:
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Race Timing and Results
The race results are posted! Click the links above (page 'tabs') to see how you did. To find yourself, press 'CTRL' + 'f' in most browsers - this will open a find dialog (above or below the main pain of the browser - then start typing your name. If the first one isn't you, press 'Enter' until you find yourself.
Disclaimers:
1. All results were compiled manually. I (Jason McKellar) may have miss-typed your name, age, gender, time, or all of the above. If you find an error with any (except time) post a comment and I will try to fix it as soon as I can.
2. The Race Committee voted not to pay to have the race professionally timed. At $3 a person (with a minimum of $1,500) we decided that the money raised would better benefit Aaron's family than to ensure everyone knew their time to the millisecond. We hoped and prayed that we would get at least 100 to participate, but we thought 200 was dreaming. If only 100 had signed up, every dollar paid to enter the race would have gone to timing. As many of us have participated in races (5k through marathon) we understand the value of knowing just how well you did. So we came up with a system that we thought would work well for the number of participants we expected. It cost just $0.99 plus tax and some paper.
The idea was to record the time as each person crossed the finish line using a cell phone app. Then everyone would turn in the bottom portion of their bib in the order that they finished. Also, one person would write the bib numbers of finishers next to pre-printed times, attempting to write at least 5 bib numbers per minute. Between the two systems, we could compensate for people who don't turn in their bibs and the occasional 5 people finishing at once. This should have worked well for the 100 we hoped for. Also, it would require 2 people to 'time' the race + 1 calling out the times as you finish + 2 more to compile results before the awards + a bunch of volunteers to keep runners in order and collect bibs.
Even though we knew Aaron and know that everyone who knew him loved him, we never dreamed that we would have over 300 people there to run in his memory. As race day approached and the number of entrants continued to rise, we knew it wouldn't be easy, but hoped it would be enough. Luckily, the people that knew Aaron seemed to share his positive attitude and I/we didn't have to deal with the irritated runners that are so concerned about their time/place. There were 320 finishers who turned in a portion of their bib - most of them were the bottom, and most of those had stickers identifying the racer. There were also at least 30 finishers that didn't turn in any portion of their bib. Immediately following the race, we attempted to find the 1st and 2nd place finishers for each gender/age division for trophies. While doing that, we promised to post results on the blog. Since then, I have (as mentioned above) typed every time, name, gender, and age that was on a bib that we received at the end. One ripped off the bib holder, so one lucky runner could have a finish time up to 2 minutes ahead of their actual time. Everyone else is probably within 10 seconds of finish time, and probably 95% of runners have a time within a second or two of their finish time.
Thank you to everyone for your desire to help Holly and for your patience with us in our first attempt to put on this BAM run.
Disclaimers:
1. All results were compiled manually. I (Jason McKellar) may have miss-typed your name, age, gender, time, or all of the above. If you find an error with any (except time) post a comment and I will try to fix it as soon as I can.
2. The Race Committee voted not to pay to have the race professionally timed. At $3 a person (with a minimum of $1,500) we decided that the money raised would better benefit Aaron's family than to ensure everyone knew their time to the millisecond. We hoped and prayed that we would get at least 100 to participate, but we thought 200 was dreaming. If only 100 had signed up, every dollar paid to enter the race would have gone to timing. As many of us have participated in races (5k through marathon) we understand the value of knowing just how well you did. So we came up with a system that we thought would work well for the number of participants we expected. It cost just $0.99 plus tax and some paper.
The idea was to record the time as each person crossed the finish line using a cell phone app. Then everyone would turn in the bottom portion of their bib in the order that they finished. Also, one person would write the bib numbers of finishers next to pre-printed times, attempting to write at least 5 bib numbers per minute. Between the two systems, we could compensate for people who don't turn in their bibs and the occasional 5 people finishing at once. This should have worked well for the 100 we hoped for. Also, it would require 2 people to 'time' the race + 1 calling out the times as you finish + 2 more to compile results before the awards + a bunch of volunteers to keep runners in order and collect bibs.
Even though we knew Aaron and know that everyone who knew him loved him, we never dreamed that we would have over 300 people there to run in his memory. As race day approached and the number of entrants continued to rise, we knew it wouldn't be easy, but hoped it would be enough. Luckily, the people that knew Aaron seemed to share his positive attitude and I/we didn't have to deal with the irritated runners that are so concerned about their time/place. There were 320 finishers who turned in a portion of their bib - most of them were the bottom, and most of those had stickers identifying the racer. There were also at least 30 finishers that didn't turn in any portion of their bib. Immediately following the race, we attempted to find the 1st and 2nd place finishers for each gender/age division for trophies. While doing that, we promised to post results on the blog. Since then, I have (as mentioned above) typed every time, name, gender, and age that was on a bib that we received at the end. One ripped off the bib holder, so one lucky runner could have a finish time up to 2 minutes ahead of their actual time. Everyone else is probably within 10 seconds of finish time, and probably 95% of runners have a time within a second or two of their finish time.
Thank you to everyone for your desire to help Holly and for your patience with us in our first attempt to put on this BAM run.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Race will be held Rain or Shine
The weather people say that it is suppose to be cold and rainy during the BAMrace. We will still hold the race. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Race INFO
To all of the Big Air Memorial Race (BAMrace) participants:
Thank you for signing up for the race.
Reminder:It will be held:
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Mountain View Park 1650 W 1500 N Farr West, UT
Race will start at 8 am.
Please arrive at the park between 7:00 am and 7:45 am to pick up packets. The packet will include bibs/race numbers and shirts.
Because of the overwhelming support for this race, parking may be diificult. Please car pool if possible. There is parking on Harrisville Road and then a paved trail leads to the west side of the park that begins near Lyle Dabbs produce stand (for those familiar with the area).
Please pass this information on to family and friends who have signed up for the race.
Thank you again!
BAMrace Committee
Thank you for signing up for the race.
Reminder:It will be held:
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Mountain View Park 1650 W 1500 N Farr West, UT
Race will start at 8 am.
Please arrive at the park between 7:00 am and 7:45 am to pick up packets. The packet will include bibs/race numbers and shirts.
Because of the overwhelming support for this race, parking may be diificult. Please car pool if possible. There is parking on Harrisville Road and then a paved trail leads to the west side of the park that begins near Lyle Dabbs produce stand (for those familiar with the area).
Please pass this information on to family and friends who have signed up for the race.
Thank you again!
BAMrace Committee
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
It is getting closer
If you have not registered for the race yet, well get on it. You can either use your paypal or mail it the Nancy. You will want to register by May 8th to guarantee your shirt size, and to avoid the extra $5 after the 8th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at bamrun31@yahoo.com Happy training to all.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Just thought I would share
This portrait is by Meliane Davidson. You can see more of her awesome work at http://portraitsbymel.blogspot.com/
Love and miss you Aaron, but know you are in a better place.
Love and miss you Aaron, but know you are in a better place.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Register for the race here!
Big Air Memorial Race
YOU WILL NEED A PAY PAL ACCOUNT FOR THIS!
Big Air Memorial Race
PRINTABLE FORM!
***Checks can be made to Big Air Memorial Race
Mail Check and form to:
Nancy McKellar
3775 W 2600 N
Plain City, UT 84404
YOU WILL NEED A PAY PAL ACCOUNT FOR THIS!
Big Air Memorial Race
PRINTABLE FORM!
***Checks can be made to Big Air Memorial Race
Mail Check and form to:
Nancy McKellar
3775 W 2600 N
Plain City, UT 84404
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Some things about Aaron
For those of you that knew him personally, you may already know about some of this stuff, but for the rest of you here goes. If you are wondering why the logo and this blog have so much pink in it, it is because pink was his favorite color. I believe it started as a joke with the birth of his first daughter. He would always tease her about how much he loved pink. By the time his second and third daughters were born, everyone already knew that he loved pink.
At his funeral all the pallbearers wore pink ties and the majority of his flowers were pink. I know it is all kind of silly, but it just goes to show you how much he really loved his little girls.
Aaron was so full of life and was always willing to drop whatever he was doing to come and help you with what ever it was that you needed help with. He was the type a guy that if he saw someone in a parking lot or on the side of the road with the hood up on their car, he would go over to see if they needed help. He loved to work with his hands. I swear his goal, everyday, was to see how many people he could help. I believe he was always looking for someone in need, just so he could help them.
When Aaron passed away it was all so sudden, that he was actually able to donate his organs. He donated almost everything that they would allow. It just goes to show you that his goal in this life was to help people.
At his funeral all the pallbearers wore pink ties and the majority of his flowers were pink. I know it is all kind of silly, but it just goes to show you how much he really loved his little girls.
Aaron was so full of life and was always willing to drop whatever he was doing to come and help you with what ever it was that you needed help with. He was the type a guy that if he saw someone in a parking lot or on the side of the road with the hood up on their car, he would go over to see if they needed help. He loved to work with his hands. I swear his goal, everyday, was to see how many people he could help. I believe he was always looking for someone in need, just so he could help them.
When Aaron passed away it was all so sudden, that he was actually able to donate his organs. He donated almost everything that they would allow. It just goes to show you that his goal in this life was to help people.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
A little info!
Hey everyone we are on a roll. Things are off to a great start, THANKS to the McKellar family. We are working on getting everything in order. Just a quick run down of things. The cost of the race will be $20 with a tech shirt, and $15 for a cotton shirt, if you register before May 8th. If You register after May 8th, it will be $25 for a tech shirt and $20 for a cotton shirt, but you may not get your size of shirt. We will have registration forms on the blog by the end of the week so you can register. We also are in the process of setting up a pay pal account so you can either pay by pay pal, or mail your check to Nancy. Please check back in a few days for the registration form. If you are wanting to be a Sponsor for the race please email us at BAMrun31@yahoo.com
Everyone else hold tight on those emails for now. If you have not started training yet google couch potato to 5k. Thank's again to everyone. Posted by Nicole.
Everyone else hold tight on those emails for now. If you have not started training yet google couch potato to 5k. Thank's again to everyone. Posted by Nicole.
Course
This will be an out and back route. The start/finish line will be at 1650 West 1500 North, Farr West UT.(Mountain View Park) Runners will proceed east on 1500 North to 1350 West and turn right onto 1350 West. Runners will continue south on 1350 West. This street curves and becomes 1200 North. Runners will continue (now running east) to 1200 West. Runners will turn right and run south on 1200 West to Bill Bailey Blvd and turn left. (goes into Weber County Fair Grounds-again running east). Runners will proceed east to 750 West, turning right. Runners will now be running north and will continue on 750 West to the parking area for the pavillion. Runners will then turn east and run through parking lot to Fairgrounds Drive. Then turn right and reverse this course ending at 1650 West 1500 N for finish line.
For interactive map click HERE.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Reason
Aaron Joel Greer (May 19, 1978 - February 17, 2010)
Aaron Joel Greer, 31, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from a pulmonary embolism.
He was born May 19, 1978 in Ogden, the son of Steven Joel and Cheryl Archibald Greer. He was third of six children and the oldest son.
Aaron grew up in Farr West. He loved riding horses, camping, fishing and especially snowmobiling. He loved spending time with his family at their cabin in Island Park.
On July 31, 1999, Aaron married Holly Barrow in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they have three beautiful daughters who were the light of his life.
He was a successful business owner and loved helping people. There wasn’t a person who met him that didn’t like him. His sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Aaron is survived by his wife, Holly; three daughters, Abbigale (7), Emma (5), and Macie (5), all of Pleasant View; his parents, Steve and Cheryl, Plain City; mother-in-law, Pam Barrow, Pleasant View; brothers and sisters, Jodie (Chad) Ferrin, Farr West; Cassie (Ryan) Clausse, Vernal; Nicole (BJ) McKellar, Maryland; Melissa (Shawn) Cottle, Ogden; Kyle Greer, Plain City; sisters-in-law, Ginger (Chris) Morey, Farr West; Jenny (Darren) De Vries, Marriott-Slaterville; three nieces, 12 nephews and many cherished family members.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant View Stake Center, 2900 North 1000 West.
Viewings will be held Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd. and Monday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Willard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of “The Greer Girls Memorial” at any America First Credit Union. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com
Aaron Joel Greer, 31, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from a pulmonary embolism.
He was born May 19, 1978 in Ogden, the son of Steven Joel and Cheryl Archibald Greer. He was third of six children and the oldest son.
Aaron grew up in Farr West. He loved riding horses, camping, fishing and especially snowmobiling. He loved spending time with his family at their cabin in Island Park.
On July 31, 1999, Aaron married Holly Barrow in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they have three beautiful daughters who were the light of his life.
He was a successful business owner and loved helping people. There wasn’t a person who met him that didn’t like him. His sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Aaron is survived by his wife, Holly; three daughters, Abbigale (7), Emma (5), and Macie (5), all of Pleasant View; his parents, Steve and Cheryl, Plain City; mother-in-law, Pam Barrow, Pleasant View; brothers and sisters, Jodie (Chad) Ferrin, Farr West; Cassie (Ryan) Clausse, Vernal; Nicole (BJ) McKellar, Maryland; Melissa (Shawn) Cottle, Ogden; Kyle Greer, Plain City; sisters-in-law, Ginger (Chris) Morey, Farr West; Jenny (Darren) De Vries, Marriott-Slaterville; three nieces, 12 nephews and many cherished family members.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant View Stake Center, 2900 North 1000 West.
Viewings will be held Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd. and Monday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Willard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of “The Greer Girls Memorial” at any America First Credit Union. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com
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