My Cubs’ Pledge
I have read many discussions of pledges Cubs’ fans will make for the 2012 season through the Master Card “Priceless Chicago” campaign. But an article written by Sarah Spain (Sports Center Anchor for Chicago’s ESPN1000 and a reporter for ESPNChicago.com) inspired me to make a pledge as well.
Spain’s article, Fans tie on-field success with off-field antics, makes a personal pledge to run a mile for every Cubs’ win by the end of the season. This pledge encourages her to regain the status of being a runner after being laid off due to injury. I suggested to Spain that she incorporate a charity fund-raiser; some monetary donation for the miles she runs, etc. But if I’m willing to make a suggestion for a pledge, shouldn’t I be willing to do the same?
For every Cubs’ win during the 2012 season, I pledge to:
1) Run 1 mile. I will complete these miles from the end of the Cubs’ season to the beginning of the 2013 season.
2) Donate $2/win to the following charities: the Wood Family Foundation, Dempster Family Foundation and a charity of Paul Maholm’s choosing.
3) If by some miracle the Cubs’ win the World Series, I will donate $500 to each of the above charities.
I encourage all of you to make a pledge of some sort to the Cubs’ 2012 season. Further, I encourage fellow Cubs’ fans to support these charities by making some sort of donation (either on your own or through my pledge).
If the Cubs’ end this terrible 103 season streak, my bank account will be a little lighter…
Go Cubs, Go!
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These are great pledges. You’ve also inspired me to make my pledge about giving back to the community. Did you check out what other folks are doing: http://on.fb.me/H8saBp
Thank you and I’m glad that you have been inspired as well! I did check out the facebook page and I posted my pledges as well. Thanks for the comments and please feel free to share your pledges on here as well!