Kim Stemple: We Finish Together
*Update: The lovely Kim passed away in June 2019. Her legacy remains.
All those race medals... we hang them on our walls, and then what? Kim Stemple and her organization "We Finish Together" is making these medals really (really) matter.
All medals are donated by a community of runners, swimmers, singers, triathletes all across the US to be given with a handwritten ribbon message and handmade tag to someone who needs to know they have the support and care that they may need to get them through whatever challenges face them. No "need bar", other than keep the medal close, know that we are always holding your hand.
Start a "FLEET"
A Fleet is a "chapter" of We Finish Together. If you are interested in starting your own fleet, we ask that you please reach out to us at one of the emails below or through our Facebook messaging to let us know: http://wefinishtogether.com/fleets.html
We Finish Together on Social
Website: http://wefinishtogether.com/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefinishtogether/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wefinishtogether/
Down Syndrome: Three Moms Making a Difference
Down Syndrome: three moms (Michelle, Leslie, and Dori) talk with Meredith about their kiddos, families and "law syndrome." The biggest take away from this episode for me was the fact that Down Syndrome individuals are REALLY just like us... truly. Listen more to these women tell their stories---such a great episode. Approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common chromosomal condition. At NDSS you'll find an introduction to Down syndrome and an overview of related facts, myths and truths and our preferred language guide.
Law Syndrome:
Law Syndrome affects 100% of people with Down syndrome. It's a series of antiquated laws that impede the pursuit of a career or living independently without risking Medicaid benefits. Help us fix the law and end #LawSyndrome.
https://www.lawsyndrome.org/
http://www.ndss.org/Down-Syndrome/
Erin Musto: Maddie's Mark
Mom to an angel. Erin Musto is a momma to 3 amazing girls- one who happens to be an angel. She spends her days working on Maddie's Mark Foundation to work to support families with sick children and help them enjoy "Best Days Ever." She also write and blogs and bares it all regularly on Climbing Up the Polka Dot Tree. She loves challenges and opportunities to try new things and share her passion- support and changing Childhood Cancer.
Erin and Maddie's Mark on Social
Twitter: @MustoErin
Blog: https://climbingupthepolkadottree.wordpress.com/
Maddie's Mark: www.maddiesmark.org
Do you know a child that resides in New York State and is in need of a 'best day ever'? Perhaps you want to reach out to set up a fundraiser or event. You can contact the Maddie's Mark Foundation via email at: support@maddiesmark.org
Episode is SPONSORED by CYCLEOPS
Learn more about the incredible indoor cycling products from Cycleops.
https://www.cycleops.com/
And there's a giveaway!
http://www.swimbikemom.com/giveaway
Kyle and Brent Pease: Ironmen Times Three
Bro. If you think you can't do something, then think again. Kyle and Brent Pease are BACK on the show, with the UPDATE from IRONMAN Boulder. Check out their full story on Episode 4 -(https://thesame24hours.podbean.com/e/4-the-pease-brothers/)
They are the ultimate "no excuses" brothers. Kyle was born with cerebral palsy with spastic quadriplegia, but that did not define anything in his life. Nothing stopped him or his brother, Brent, together from becoming IRONMAN triathletes. That's right - they completed an IRONMAN triathlon together (that's a race consisting of 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile marathon).
In this heart-warming and second inspiring podcast, Meredith Atwood sits down with the brothers in a story that will inspire, awe and make you belly-laugh. And then they flip the tables, and interview Meredith on her newest adventure with the Marine Corps Marathon coming in October of 2017, as a pusher for Team Logan. (More info here: https://www.crowdrise.com/team-logan-swim-bike-mom-meredith-atwood)
Through their Foundation, the Kyle Pease Foundation (KPF) creates awareness and raises funds to promote success for persons with disabilities by providing assistance to meet their individual needs through sports. Programs include scholarship opportunities, purchasing of medical equipment or adaptive sports equipment for others or contributing to other organizations that provide similar assistance to disabled persons as well as participating in educational campaigns to create awareness about Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. KPF will provide these services directly to individuals as well as to partner with other existing non-profit organizations to achieve these goals.
Direct benefits will be limited to persons with disabilities who need adaptive sports equipment, mobility devices or medical care.
The Best Wrench in Atlanta:
We shared the love for Cannon Cyclery in this episode - Curtis Henry is the BEST local bike shop in the Atlanta area. Guess what? He also does VIRTUAL bike fits. Amazing guy and talent. He's a sponsor of the Best Tri Club Ever as well.
Learn more at http://www.cannoncyclery.bike
Make a donation: https://www.crowdrise.com/team-logan-swim-bike-mom-meredith-atwood
Follow the Pease Brothers and the Foundation on social:
Kyle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.pease.3
Susan Wintersteen: Savvy Giving
Give and make beautiful. Susan Wintersteen is a San Diego interior designer and the founder of Savvy Giving by Design - a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comfort, support, and healing to families with a child facing a medical crisis by transforming the interior spaces of their homes at no cost to them.
Susan is the mom of five (!) daughters, a business owner and entrepreneur, and an all-around amazing woman. In this epsiode, she and Meredith sit down as friends and discuss things from raising kids to people who suck at conflict management, and the way that giving helps everyone heal.
Learn more about Susan's design work: https://www.savvyinteriors.com/
Savvy Giving by Design: http://www.savvygivingbydesign.org/
Watch Savvy Giving in Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpkn4iYDqlc
Join the Savvy Giving Facebook Group - to learn how YOU can help: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SavvyGivingbyDesign/
Kyle & Brent Pease: Together We Wheel
He's not heavy, he's my brother. If you think you can't do something, then think again. Kyle and Brent Pease are the ultimate "no excuses" brothers. Kyle was born with cerebral palsy with spastic quadriplegia, but that did not define anything in his life. Nothing stopped him or his brother, Brent, together from becoming IRONMAN triathletes. That's right - they completed an IRONMAN triathlon together (that's a race consisting of 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile marathon).
In this heart-warming and inspiring podcast, Meredith Atwood sits down with the brothers in a story that will inspire, awe and make you belly-laugh.
*Correction: The Pease Brothers did IRONMAN Wisconsin in 2013 and then IRONMAN Florida in 2014. Meredith alluded to her competing in IRONMAN Florida the same year; correction in that it was Ironman 70.3 Florida for Meredith and she was confused. No misrepresentation, just a brain fart. :)