Bramble Berry donates 5% of our profits every year to worthy non profits (and has since 1998). This year, we would love to bring you into the mix with a portion of our charitable giving. Rather than have you vote on what charities to give to, we’re hoping to involve you in a personally meaningful way. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know that I am an avid exerciser and healthy living fanatic. Because fitness is something that I enjoy and believe is the foundation to running a successful business, I thought it would be fun to connect with Bramble Berry customers that share the same passion for giving back coupled with a desire to get moving. Let me introduce to you, for the first time in Bramble Berry history, the Bramble Berry Athletic Club! BBAC is a new group of sponsored athletes that will participate in various athletic events for charity.
I’m so excited about this! I can’t wait to support your athletic events and charities that are important to you. See details below to apply.
BBAC Perks
- Up to $550 to spend on entry fee and charity donation.
- BBAC schwag including team shirt to wear in your event.
- Soap Queen Blog feature including your story, charity, pictures and link love!
- BBAC surprise goody bag.
How to Apply
Email bbac(at)brambleberry(dot)com and tell us your story:Â Submit email by February 24th and we’ll announce the team on February 29th!
- Tell us about the race or event you plan on competing in this year.
- What charity does the event support?
- Why is this charity important to you?
- Please include a picture of yourself.
- Send us your charity page or a link to the race if you already have one set up.
Fine print
- The donation money will cover your entry fee for the event and the rest will go to the event’s supporting charity. We will cut the check directly to the charity.
- We would love a picture of you in your BBAC team shirt at the race (nothing would make us prouder) and we want to hear all about the event so we can blog about it!
- We will be choosing between 6-10 applicants.
Jake Locker and I at a Run for Hope benefit. See blog post here.
I know it’s past the deadline but are there any spots left? I would love to apply!
Hi Trista!
This post was actually for last years BBAC and the entry period for BBAC 2013 has closed, but we’ve had so many interested parties that we are even thinking of doing it again next year (so keep your eye peeled). =)
-Becky with Bramble Berry
Doi! Didn’t see the year, just looked at the date. Thanks for the clarification, will keep my eyes peeled a bit better next year. 😀
Does anyone know were they give soap making classes in the Northern Illinois area? I can not find anywhere. Would love some help!
Thank You,
Jill
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I don’t know of any – I hope you’re able to find one! =) We’d love to have you for the Soap Weekend Intensive if you’d like to visit the beautiful PNW this year? https://www.brambleberry.com/Soap-Weekend-Intensive-2012-P5080.aspx
This is such a great idea! Just yesterday I decided I want to try a charity run this year and started researching ones in my area. My theme for the year is “happy and healthy”, and I think a charity run will be a great way keep up both aspects of the theme! Another inspirational idea from the Soap Queen! <3
I love the theme for the year! Please consider applying for BBAC if you’re sure you’re going to run/walk/bike/whatever. I know we have a few spots left as of this morning =)
Way cool, must share! Can’t wait to see all the athletes and charities!
I’m excited! You should sign up! =)))
Ann-Marie,
You never cease to amaze me and are an example to us all. Thank you for everything you do.
Erica
Sorry for the mis-spell **Anne-Marie!
This is really awesome. I just started my exercise program. I’ve been playing squash all winter, but that’s a very anaerobic sport. So I decided that I need to work on my cardio as well.
I went for my first run yesterday, based on the couch to 5k program. I did 60 sec running, and 90 seconds walking. The first run I was huffing and puffing. The second run was like “That was a minute?”
Afterward, for the whole day, I felt more energized and I was getting things done so quickly!
It’s a great day when your manager asks you to do several things, and you’re answer is “I already did it”
As for charity runs… well I’m not nearly in good enough shape right now, but give it 12 weeks, and I will be able to do 5km!
So until then, I’m sure I can use the magic of the internet, and find out what charities do runs in my area.
This is so inspirational, Lianne! Thanks for sharing!
You can still apply for the sponsorship for a charity run down the road. Keep your eyes peeled and send us an email =)
Courtney from Bramble Berry
This is so exciting and inspiring! Will this become something that you do annually? I normally do the Breast Cancer 3-Day, but this year I have a bun in the oven, so 60 miles is kind of out of the question. Can’t wait to see the stories for all of the participants though!
We’re hoping to – we’ll see how this year goes before we decide but we have a logo and everything so we’re hoping to make it an ongoing thing.
This is awesome! The winter blues have been totally stealing my motivation to exercise (I know, I know…now is the time I need it most). Can the event be any time in 2012? It may be a few months before I’m ready for any racing. 🙂
Any time in 2012! =) We’d love to support you and your fave charity event.