2012 Goofy Challenge Team after the Half Marathon

Here is our 2012 Goofy Team, 1/3 of the way there!

This sums it all up

I think this sums up why we're all here - we're here to honor all of the grieving families we've served and the memory of the loved ones they've lost.

5k Team!

Here is our 2012 Disney Family 5k after the race!

Team Kicks Off Weekend with a Celebration of Acomplisment & Hope

Friday night, many of this year's team gathered together to officially kick-off this weekend with a team dinner. We celebrated the hard word & dedication of each team member in their fundraising & awareness work. The 5K team, who ran this morning, were congratulated on their race. Teammates from eight states, many meeting for the first time, shared their goals for this weekend as well as their memories of Comfort Zone Camp in action. We also acknowledged all the generous donors who help the team raise pledges.

Several teammates mentioned being stopped about and ask what CZC is and then how people related and appreciate it's mission!

Team Photo - Ready to take on all of this weekend's races!

5K Team Members at EPCOT - First Race Completed!

The Disney Grief Relief Team had five members this morning take part of the Walt Disney World Fiesta 5K Race at EPCOT. It is the first race of marathon weekend and help set the awesome tone for our team.

Check out a few snapshots from Friday morning:

5K!

Comfort Zone Camp's Grief Relief Team for the Disney World 5K is en route to EPCOT!!! :)

Maggie B. Nick
Program Quality Coordinator
Comfort Zone Camp

One Week Until the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and the Grief Relief Team Ready

It is hard to believe, but we are one week out from race day! This incredible team is 34 team members strong and has already raised just over $25,000 to send grieving children to Comfort Zone Camp!!! Fundraising efforts have already raised incredible amounts of awareness of Comfort Zone to donors from 23 states across the US. On race day, more grieving families who desperately need support will discover Comfort Zone because of this team flying the flag around Disney World. The ripple effects of the awareness and funds that this team is raising are just tremendous. 

You can follow along with our team while down in Disney via this BLOG for the latest updates, photos, & videos. The 5K kicks off Friday, January 6, 2012 at 6:30am; the Half Marathon on Saturday, January 7 at 5:35am and the Full Marathon on Sunday, January 8 at 5:35am. We will be posting updates and pictures from the course all weekend long. 

2012 Team Breakdown:

• Comfort Zone Camp Volunteers (24) 
• Camper Parents (4)
• Supporters (4)
• Comfort Zone Camp Staff (1)
• (1) Volunteer  who is a former camper.

2012 Team Breakdown By Event:

• Half Marathon Team: 15
• Full Marathon Team: 5
• Goofy Challenge Team (Half + Full Marathon): 6
• 5K Team: 6
• Cheer Team: 6

2012 Team Breakdown By State:

 VA (13), NY (6), NC (4), MD (3), DC (3), MA (2), NJ (2) and CT (1).

Help make a difference in a grieving child's life by making a pledge to support this team: You can donate to Comfort Zone's Grief Relief Team via our safe & secure website.