| Karl's and Paula's Current Fundraising |
| We are fundraising for the Touched By Cancer Foundation and the 2nd Annual National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer in Jacksonville, FL February 15, 2009. |
| Runners In Touch (RIT) was founded by Athlon Endurance Training in April 2005. At church one evening with his family, Karl was overcome with the need to do more for youth in the community. Thus formed the idea of merging two of his passions--fitness and fun. He called upon runners and athletes from his work over the years for help. The response he got was overwhelming and yet not surprising, considering the group he asked to make this dream become a reality. RIT has been working with a local boys' home since July 2005 and provides fitness, fun and nutritional education to a group of 20-30 boys the first Sunday afternoon of each month. Today, RIT has about 40 active members, including a Leadership Team. In addition to the monthly sessions with the boys, RIT is available to help its organization of choice with its own special events, such as Christmas planning, special holiday festivities and honoring the boys' birthdays every month. Athlon Endurance, Karl and Paula Keltner are proud to work with such an amazing group of people. Operating on the generosity of its members and affiliates, all of the activities and supplies needed for the boys are provided by members and friends/family of members. Even the logo (below) was provided by a friend of RIT, Francesca Molina at starznouriz@hotmail.com. Watch for T-shirts or other RIT memorabilia in the community this spring--you'll know these are the people who give unselfishly of their time and talents for boys in need in Kansas City. Interested? Submit your application today! |
| Koach Karl proudly accepted an invitation to serve on the board of the ThinkFit Foundation, founded by local business owner Jeff Jenkins (owner of several local Smoothie King locations) in 2004. This is a charitable foundation, which serves children and their families at many levels and through various local venues. Read more about ThinkFit: Our goal is to provide extensive training, education, and technical knowledge to educate and train children, families, and community organizations in the importance of nutrition, wellness, and exercise for disease prevention and overall improved health. The key towards Thinking Fit is a belief and attitude in oneself. When you don’t let situations dictate your attitude, but rather control the situations with the right attitude in your life, you are ready to start the ThinkFit process. The results may be as unique as the individual, but the ThinkFit process is the same for everyone. As a board member, Athlon Endurance Training and Karl Keltner serve as a resource for the foundation, providing both personal and professional guidance for events and initiatives. Founder Jeff Jenkins has been a great friend of Athlon Endurance, as he always supports Karl's latest endurance event. |
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| Founded in Kansas City, the Touched By Cancer Foundation strives to instill hope in anyone touched by cancer by providing help for patients, families, and supporters via cancer information packets, resources at their office and on the web at www.touchedbycancerfoundation.org. The Foundation sees one through their wellness journey with affordable individual wellness sessions, healing retreats, and free, informative classes. Touched By Cancer Foundation 4770 N. Belleview Ave. Ste 201 KCMO 64416 (816) 505-0040 |