We're father and daughter and have been fans of the CBS network show "The Amazing Race". The Amazing Race chronicles the travels of teams as they traverse the globe in an effort to finish first and claim prizes. The team that finishes the race first after all legs of their predetermined journey wins a million dollars.
Here's the rub for us. With the global economic crisis that has led to falling charitable donations, we have decided that should we win we will donate half our cash prize to charity and or research. That's right...if we finish first $500,000.00 will be donated to charity and/or research.
Here are the charities we are considering but will make a final decision on prior to our casting call:
- Make A Wish Foundation
- Alzheimer's Association
- Special Olympics
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
- The American Red Cross
- The Salvation Army
This will be a first for The Amazing Race with contestants donating winnings to charity or research.
We will also be challenging The Amazing Race to match all dollars contributed as a result of this race season.
And lastly, we will be asking you to support the cause(s) that we support by making a donation...whatever you can afford. Look for links in the future to make those donations.
We're just getting started and our next steps are to make sure that we have all required documentation available and completed. We also have a casting call that is scheduled for April 24, 2009.
--Mark & Ashley
That is fantastic and a wonderful idea. I'll definitely be watching CBS this summer and pulling for you guys!
ReplyDeleteMark/Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI know you guys are in it to win it!!! If you are selected, you will have a huge fan base in the DC area.
Let us know what charity you select as soon as possible so we can kick this thing off.
Don't forget to give a shout out when your on the race.
Good Luck.
Bob
Mark,
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I pledge to watch every episode if you are selected.
Good luck!
I love that show- I am so excited for you. I will be cheering for you.
ReplyDeleteMark -- this is fantastic! What an adventurer you turned out to be :) I love your idea and the spirit behind it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are selected, but first and foremost -- enjoy the journey!
Great idea, and I know it would really light up Illinois. Great charities to chose from and for CBS it it a win-win because it really shows their corporate responsibility. Could be great marketing and a great thing to do!
ReplyDeleteGo for it and we will be following.
Such a great idea! We hope you guys get picked to participate! Lots of Luck,
ReplyDeleteThe Carlson Family (from SAA)