Saturday, July 16, 2011
Race for the eye success!
Thanks everyone for coming out and supporting the "race for the eye"! We were able to collect over $100 to pay for the medical bills thanks to your support! The winners were Men: Dennis Cocca and Women: Nicole Verzino. They are both currently drying out after a good ballooning and cherishing their new trophies. Also congratulations to Mike Dankiw, the winner of our 50/50 raffle!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Sweet sweet trophies
The winners will walk away with these rad trophies! Better make sure to be there tomorrow Sign ups begin at noon, race goes off at 12:30 sharp. Water Ballooning, raffle drawing and party to follow...
Friday, July 8, 2011
The "Race for the Eye"
If you have read the "Inspirational Story" you have the background for what inspired this 1k event. The three parties involved in throwing the water balloons generously agreed to pay for the entirety of the medical costs, and this event is to help reimburse those out-of-pocket costs for medical treatment.
The Race for the Eye 1 kilometer foot race is a unique event with three separate goals:
- To raise over $195 to pay for medical costs
- To help the parties who were affected move past this
- To promote water balloon safety and awareness
Spectators may purchase water balloons to throw at participants for 25¢ each near the finish line.
Any additional funds beyond the medical costs will be spent on the after party, open to all race spectators, volunteers and participants.
The race will be held rain or shine on Saturday July 16, at noon in Burnet Park by the arts and crafts building and will be 1 kilometer long (A little over half a mile).
Now that we know what kind of damage water balloons can do, refer to the guidelines below to learn how to enjoy them responsibly:
- Always know your target and beyond. Remember, hand guided balloons are notoriously inaccurate, and may land nearly anywhere.
-Aim low. Your chances of soaking your target are often better with a nearby explosion, rather than a direct hit, and lower shots reduce the chance of a cornea damaging facial.
-Make sure your target has a sense of humor. Even if everything goes as planned, some people can not handle the humiliation of getting wet.
-Be weary of those carrying phones or other electronics. While the gadgets usually can withstand some moisture, their owners don't appreciate it.
The Race for the Eye 1 kilometer foot race is a unique event with three separate goals:
- To raise over $195 to pay for medical costs
- To help the parties who were affected move past this
- To promote water balloon safety and awareness
Spectators may purchase water balloons to throw at participants for 25¢ each near the finish line.
Any additional funds beyond the medical costs will be spent on the after party, open to all race spectators, volunteers and participants.
Check the links on the right (under "Pages") to see how you can help, and how you can participate and have fun with this!
The race will be held rain or shine on Saturday July 16, at noon in Burnet Park by the arts and crafts building and will be 1 kilometer long (A little over half a mile).
Now that we know what kind of damage water balloons can do, refer to the guidelines below to learn how to enjoy them responsibly:
- Always know your target and beyond. Remember, hand guided balloons are notoriously inaccurate, and may land nearly anywhere.
-Aim low. Your chances of soaking your target are often better with a nearby explosion, rather than a direct hit, and lower shots reduce the chance of a cornea damaging facial.
-Make sure your target has a sense of humor. Even if everything goes as planned, some people can not handle the humiliation of getting wet.
-Be weary of those carrying phones or other electronics. While the gadgets usually can withstand some moisture, their owners don't appreciate it.
The Inspirational story
During a birthday party in Liverpool, NY a group of friends had planned to have an outdoor water balloon fight, however, due to weather and one party goer warning all the other party goers about the water ballooning, things did not go as planned.
This did not stop three friends from putting the balloons to use. With the help of other friends, an ambush was devised to soak the young man who had advised the others not to go outside. During the ambush in the garage the target tried to escape with his girlfriend in tow. Caught in the cross fire, his girlfriend was hit in the face with a balloon intended for her boyfriend.
Apologies were made, but ultimately the party was fouled, and the couple left in a fury. The next day, after seeking medical attention it was discovered that she had a scratched cornea.
What was intended to be a light hearted classic prank, turned into a divisive incident, a damaged a cornea and medical bills.
After reading this story I hope you can imagine this happening to you as well. No one wants a scratched cornea, and no one wants their prank to ruin their friendships. In an effort to provide closure to the subject and pay medical bills this 1K run was established. Read the next post for the event details!
This did not stop three friends from putting the balloons to use. With the help of other friends, an ambush was devised to soak the young man who had advised the others not to go outside. During the ambush in the garage the target tried to escape with his girlfriend in tow. Caught in the cross fire, his girlfriend was hit in the face with a balloon intended for her boyfriend.
Apologies were made, but ultimately the party was fouled, and the couple left in a fury. The next day, after seeking medical attention it was discovered that she had a scratched cornea.
What was intended to be a light hearted classic prank, turned into a divisive incident, a damaged a cornea and medical bills.
After reading this story I hope you can imagine this happening to you as well. No one wants a scratched cornea, and no one wants their prank to ruin their friendships. In an effort to provide closure to the subject and pay medical bills this 1K run was established. Read the next post for the event details!
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