The Purpose

I run a lot. And race triathlons.

Often, part of my registration fee goes to support a cause. A camp for kids with special needs, for example, or the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

That's great. But it would be even better if my runs could help a few more people. So I've decided that for each race I do, I'll donate a dollar for every mile covered to a charity of my choice. I hope to encourage others to do the same.

Right now, this is just a blog. Soon, I hope to develop it into a site that encourages others to do the same, to brag about it, to inspire more people to put the idea into practice and -- perhaps -- even earn rewards for how much you raise or donate.

I plan to run the Andy Payne marathon at Lake Overholser, Oklahoma, on May 23. That will be the first race I plan to donate for.

Now, I just need to choose a recipient.