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October 18, 2010

On dozing with Miss Darby

While finishing the weekly event update a few hours ago, I noticed that one of these things was not like the others.

Doze with Miss Darby is one of a few "non-races" I've seen in the last decade, and while I don't generally like non-event events, I'm a sucker for alliteration: The name ultimately caused me to move the event into the "evil genius" category of my personal taxonomy. (It doesn't take much to please me.)

My preferences aside, do you think the organizers will get much of a not-really-responding response, as it were? In your opinion, is this just lazy fundraising all around, or is it a respectable way to gain a bigger audience? I'm curious about how people feel on this.

Posted by Patrick Maynard at 4:23 PM | | Comments (2)
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The Komen Race for the Cure has had a Sleep In for the Cure option for the past few years. Since they moved the race to Hunt Valley from downtown, I have elected to participate in the Sleep In for the Cure. So I see no harm.

Driving Miss Darby and it's cause has supporters both near and far. Not everyone can make it to the race. Doze with Miss Darby is a great way to contribute and is no different than writing a check to support any charitable organization.

Thanks for the comment, SH. I'm happy to see people speaking up in favor of something they support. -PM

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