Countdown to Glory: 32 to go

THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES. 32 DAYS TO GLORY!!!

Yes, I’m making good on the threat. The countdown rolls on. That rumbling you’ve been hearing isn’t just Eyjafjallajokull, but the rolling juggernaut that is TEAM 33.

We’re well on our way to utter donation domination. Already we’re already past 10% of our goal in just 24 hours. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! As for the rest of you, there’s no need to wait, JOIN TEAM 33 NOW! No need to put off becoming a legend any longer.

We’re down to just 32 days until Arthritis Walk Atlanta. I know what you’re thinking… “But Jim, how does the number 32 provide insight on why TEAM 33 rules so much and why I should join?” Well, I’m glad you asked.

32… No, it’s not as great a number as 33. I mean, what is? But 32 has its moments.

32 is the temperature at which water freezes, which suggests that 33 is pretty much cool as ice, but without actually being “Cool as Ice”, potentially causing confusion with the horrendous motion picture starring Vanilla Ice. That said, there was a wonderful quote from that movie, where the protagonist (Mssr. Ice) attempted to court a lovely young woman by instructing her to “Drop that zero and get with the hero.” Compelling words, indeed. And relevant to boot: all of you who have yet to join TEAM 33 should drop that zero (in terms of the amount you’ve contributed) and get with the heroes of TEAM 33.

32. In 1932, Johnny Cash was born. The Man in Black was well known for his song “I Walk the Line” and you too can walk 1 or 3 miles with TEAM 33 on May 22 at Atlantic Station. His famous cover of “Hurt” (while not about arthritis) reminds us that millions of Americans are faced with joint pain and the varied symptoms of arthritis and related diseases. Here’s your chance to help out: JOIN TEAM 33.

And yes, I would be remiss not to mention that 32 is the jersey number Magic Johnson, Karl Malone, Bill Walton, Roy Halladay and Jim Brown all wore. Oh, and also that’s the number SHAQ wore until he joined the Cavaliers. So even Shaq agrees: 32 is a very good number, but it just doesn’t match up to the greatness of 33.

So if you haven’t done so already, mark your calendars for Arthritis Walk Atlanta on May 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Atlantic Station. Come join me in a 1 or 3 mile walk to raise awareness and help find a cure for arthritis and the dozens of arthritis-related diseases. All ages and ability level are welcome and dogs too. If you can't make it, your support is greatly appreciated!

Arthritis is the number one cause of disability for American adults and affects over 45 million people. Chances are that you or someone very close to you has a form of arthritis. Every day the Arthritis Foundation is working to improve the lives of people with arthritis and get closer to a cure. We can definitely use your help!

May 22 is also my 33^rd birthday, so come celebrate with me. There will be cake (as if you needed another reason to come).

We make it easy for you to join TEAM 33 by following the link below:

http://www.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=312420&u=312420-211716341

As you now know, 33 is the best number ever. 32, while pretty solid with Johnny Cash and Magic, just can’t keep up.

Become apart of the awesomeness that is TEAM 33. Sign up. Join us at the walk. Give a few bucks for a great cause. Have your name echo with the warrior poets of yore. And have cake.

Here's the link again:

http://www.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=312420&u=312420-211716341

This is only the beginning. I will make good on my threat to continue sending these rambling emails until you sign up. There is an easy way to make this annoyance stop. JOIN TEAM 33!!!

Also please spread the word to anyone you know – my contacts list is quite outdated, so feel free to promote Arthritis Walk Atlanta to everyone you know.

If you have any questions about how incredibly awesome TEAM 33 is, give me a call or send me an email. Thanks again!