WHAT IS THE SAWTOOTH RELAY?
The Sawtooth Relay is a run/walk relay from Stanley to Ketchum, Idaho. The total distance is 69.1 miles shared by 6 team members. As one of our team members runs/walks, the rest will drive to the next finish/start area. Visit sawtoothrelay.com for complete information.
RACE DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2012
OUR TEAM - Coed Open
Keely Eliason - Team Captain
Eric Eliason, Jamie Zotts, Beth Stuart, Reid Stillman & Ramie Dennehy
And Twyla our volunteer who will work parts of the race!
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to raise money for Zac Gilstrap’s recovery and rehabilitation needs. Nearly 3 years ago Zac was blindsided by Marburg Variant Disease. This is a very aggressive form of MS where the disease advances very quickly and relentlessly. It paralyzed Zac both physically and mentally. Zac’s first MRI showed a 5 inch lesion on his spine and a couple of massive lesions on the right side of his brain. Since this disease is so rare and there are no known survivors, Zac and his family have been put through 3 years of the unimaginable. Zac’s family has had to take over his care 100%, not just while at home but while at the hospitals, making sure the doctors and nurses have Zac’s best interest. On Several occasions Zac’s mother had to fight for treatments started by one doctor, then ignored by another. Fortunately Zac’s family never gave up and he is making an incredible recovery. Zac has regained the use of his right arm and right leg, and is starting to move his left arm and leg. He is regaining some old memories and his short term memory is improving. He is now engaging in conversations, can add like crazy, play Yatzhee, Wii bowling & other games. He loves Uno, feeds himself, and asks for things. This has all been in the last 6 weeks. He dreams of the day he can play his guitar again. Zac does horse therapy & has an amazing OT that comes 2 hours a week. Specifically, we would love to raise at least $3300 for a standing table. It would allow Zac to stand while it supports his body and helps with blood circulation. We invite you to read Zac’s full story which we have attached.
WE HAVE OUR FULL TEAM OF RUNNERS! WE ARE LOOKING FOR A BIG CROWD AT OUR FINISH AT HEMINGWAY SCHOOL!! (UNKNOWN TIME AT THIS POINT!) OUR TEAM IS LOOKING FOR MONETARY - TAX DEDUCTIBLE - DONATIONS TO SPONSOR US AND RAISE MONEY FOR ZAC GILSTRAP'S REHABILITATION!!!
PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST BELOW FOR OUR GOALS AND HOW TO DONATE!!!
Team Zac T-shirts on Sale Now!
Thank you to Crazy Suzan’s Custom Silkscreaning in Ketchum for donating shirts to our team members! More shirts are available! For every shirt we sell more than $10 will go towards Zac’s recovery!
You can place your T-Shirt order with Keely 450.9453 or keelyeliason@yahoo.com * cash, check and credit cards accepted!
We encourage you to wear your shirt and join us at the finish line of the Sawtooth Relay June 9th. (Our start time determines our finish time… to be announced after May 25th) “Follow” our blog by pressing Follow in the lower right corner. You will be updated on our race and Zac’s recovery when we post periodic informative information!
FOR OUR SPONSORS
Whether it be a business or individual, we are searching for people who can help us raise money for Zac’s rehabilitation with monetary donations. No amount is too big or small! We are designing a banner that will be on our race vehicle with the names/logos of our sponsors. With 310 teams and 4-6 people per team, each sponsor we get will be advertised to thousands of people. We thank you for your time and encourage your support. You are invited to follow our race, and most importantly Zac’s rehabilitation progress on facebook - search for Marburg Variant Disease.
Knowing we are still in the middle of a hard economy – we thought we could also have a raffle since it seems easier for businesses to donate gift cards and/or merchandise than money! We don’t have the date organized yet but we will hold a raffle or on-line auction as our race date nears in June. Follow our blog to stay up to date!
1 ticket for $5 / 5 tickets for $20 / 20 tickets for $50Thank you to those who have donated!
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Hailey Yoga Punch card for 5 classes and an earth friendly yoga mat. $100 value!
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Despo’s Mexican Restaurant $50 gift certificate
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Webb Landscape (Jimmy Stonebraker) 2 $25 gift certificates
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Smith Sport Optics - Sunglasses
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BCRD month membership
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Big Belly Deli $20 gift card
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Shelly’s Deli $20 gift card
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Shellie Lard – 1 Free Haircut
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Sushi on Second $30 gift card
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The Cellar Pub 4 $10 chips
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Lululemon Yoga Mat
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The Toy Store – Toy
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The Board Bin – Hoodie and Stickers
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Lifeworks Chiropractic – 2 Chiropractic adjustments and exams valued $65 each
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della Mano $50 gift card
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YMCA 10 day passes valued $12 each
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Sturtevants $50 gift card
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Mama Inez $50 gift card
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Wrap City $20 gift card
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Thunderpaws – Goodie bag with all sorts of doggie swag
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Ketchum Kitchens $25 gift card
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Perry’s 2 Dinner Entrees
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Lefty’s Bar and Grill 2 $50 gift cards
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WE ARE GETTING MORE DONATIONS DAILY!
HOW TO DONATE
Please make a check payable to Bald Mt. Rescue and memo Zac Gilstrap.
Either give the check to the team member you are sponsoring or mail it to our team captain:
Keely Eliason
Po Box 6012
Ketchum, Idaho 83340
A tax deductible receipt will be mailed to the sponsor
from Baldy Mt. Rescue
Click Here to read Zac's Story: Marburg Variant Disease.
