Hello, Porridgians! And happy Monday to you! I’m really excited to be writing to you today… because, as you may or may not know, we’re getting ready for our 5th Annual Love on the Run event on this Valentine’s day!!! I’ll admit, I was a naysayer when it came to Valentine’s day. The idea of someone buying something for their lover on this day because they thought they had to was simply insulting to me. “Why can’t people show their love every day?” I wondered. “What’s with all of these silly thoughtless gifts?? Nonsense!” I thought.
WELL. Then Christopher went and started Love on the Run. I was only working at Porridge part time in those days, so I took part in the event as most people do, by coming in and typing up a note to my sweetheart that year. Maybe it was the typewriters (I have a thing for them) , or maybe it was the fact that it was so simple. It could have even had something to do with the fact that it was FREE- either way, my general attitude about Valentine’s day quickly went from being “begrudgingly obligated” to “fanatic enthusiast”.
Each year since, I’ve had the pleasure of helping this event come together. And year after year, it has grown exponentially. This year, we’re going to have 500 bottles ready to fill with love notes destined to be delivered around Lincoln on Valentine’s day. The few days preceding February 14th will be filled with click-clacking keys, sultry sounds, and warm fuzzy feelings. We’ll have more support from local businesses that you know and even MORE help from people in our community, spending their time helping to spread the love. Love on the Run truly is something you have to participate in to understand the magnitude of the impact it makes.
This year will be our fifth year of hosting Love on the Run, and now- more than ever before- we need your help! Volunteers are the fuel that keeps this baby movin’! So if you’re local, please consider spending a bit of your time giving us a hand! Become a Valenteer!
There are many ways to help. We are always looking for:
typewriter lenders- as you know, love on the run features the quirky click-clack of antique typewriters. if you have a functioning typewriter that you’d like to lend to the event, please just let us know!
helper cupids- there are many tasks that need extra love before and during the love on the run event. if you’re interested in helping with anything from bag assembly, typewriter trouble shooting, ushering during the open house, or anything else you can think of, we could sure use your help!
delivery cupids- know your way around town? we’ve got just the job for you! every year, we’ve delivered a growing number of love notes thanks to our fantastic delivery volunteers! whether you’ve got all day, or even just an hour or two- spending time as a delivery cupid is sure to be one of the best things you could do to get yourself into the mood on valentine’s day.
sponsors- each year we’ve had a variety of delicious treats, fun photos, and fantastic goodies that have added to love on the run to make it special. if you have a local business and you’d like to donate a service or product, please let us know!
if you’re interested in volunteering in any way- please contact us!
Have you attended one of our Love on the Run events? Tell us what you thought. Share your memory by emailing us or Posting to our Love On the Run Facebook Page! And be sure to check out our OFFICIAL love on the run Website!
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Still wanna feel the LOVE???
NO PROBLEM!
We are raising money for trademarking Love on the Run. This event is, and always has been, a free event focused on giving love back to the local community. This year will be our 5th year of hosting Love on the Run, and our goal is to trademark the event for use in other cities regionally and even nationwide. The purpose of trademarking the event is to protect the charm and simplicity of Love on the Run and keep it free for the communities that participate. SO to get the ball rolling, we’ve launched a Kickstarter Campaign!! Check out our Kickstarter video for a bit more info.
When this Kickstarter campaign reaches its goal, we’ll have the funds that we need to create a how-to manual that will draw from our years of experience with this event. This manual will include everything from tips on locating and servicing typewriters that are almost 100 years old, to ideas on organizing delivery of each and every note in your community. The trademarking will help us ensure that the Love on the Run event and the ideas and values that it was created from will be upheld no matter how many cities participate.
Now- just imagine all of that momentum, energy, and love in your city. What would your love note say?
Please do what you can to help us reach our goal. We have less than 30 days to do it! And tell ALL of your friends, too! Let’s put some more thought and meaning back into Valentine’s day. One bottle at a time! CLICK HERE to help!
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