We support a number of causes for the betterment of our community. Please join us in making our world a better place.
The COVID-19 pandemic just couldn’t keep the loyal runners, walkers and fans of the 2021 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race away for the second year in-a-row. …
2021 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race Leaves COVID-19 in the DUST!Read More »
2021 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race Leaves COVID-19 in the DUST! Read More »
As the Founding Sponsor of the “Olmsted Spirit 5K Race/Walk” since 1998, SpectraLight Photography is honored to be a part of an event that has awarded $261,000.00 in college scholarships to deserving Olmsted Falls graduating seniors. …
2019 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race a Huge Success Read More »
As the Founding Sponsor of the “Olmsted Spirit 5K Race/Walk” since 1998, SpectraLight Photography is honored to be a part of an event that has awarded over $244,000.00 in college scholarships (as of 2018) to deserving Olmsted Falls graduating seniors.
These students have demonstrated selflessness by serving and/or giving back to their community throughout their young lives. In 2018, the event raised $10,000 in scholarship money! …
2018 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race Raised $10,000 for OFHS College ScholarshipsRead More »
2018 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race Raised $10,000 for OFHS College Scholarships Read More »
Call it “midlife crisis” or just a little insanity. Last Saturday was my latest “bucket list” moment as I joined dozens of Northeast Ohioans for the 2015 Arctic Plunge at Edgewater Park near downtown Cleveland.
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Cleveland Arctic Plunge – Another one for the “bucket list”Read More »
Cleveland Arctic Plunge – Another one for the “bucket list” Read More »
Yep, I knew it would happen eventually. I've been waiting to be asked to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge but I never thought it would come from our Australian foreign exchange student from 24 years ago – Rebecca Freeman Haines! I asked her to do the ice bucket honors. She came all the way from Australia to be with us!
In this video, I weathered a bucket of ice water dumped over my head and then challenged my neighbors at Cypress Station in North Ridgeville and my co-workers at University Hospital’s Eye Institute Reading Centers to also support this worthy cause. …
My ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Has Surprise Ending Read More »
10. My co-worker – Glenn Barton – said he was going to shave his head for the St. Baldrick's cancer fund raiser and I thought it would be cool if we confused our co-workers with the same new “hair” style. (Photo at left)
9. I hate “bed-head” in the morning. (Photo below)
8. The Mocha Monkey said he would if I would. (Photo below)
7. I thought I saw some grey hair coming in and thought this was easier than plucking them individually. (Sorry – no photo with this one. You don't need to see what those nasty grey hairs looked like!)
6. Women just LOVE bald guys. (Photo below)
5. Have you seen my hair in the wind? No Fabio look-alike here. (Photo below)
4. I shaved my head 8 years ago and really dug the look.
3. My wife threatened to divorce me if I ever shaved my head again. (OK – she gets half the bills in the settlement.)
2. The money is going for a great cause – cancer research – so how could I say “no.”
1. I know that everyone who has followed this post would like to contribute to the cause. I, and future cancer survivors, THANK YOU. Please donate here: http://bit.ly/spec-bald
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I've answered the call to help a great cause! I had my head shaved to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer, but more importantly, to raise money to find cures. You can help. The good news is that you don't have to get your head shaved to support cancer research!
Please support me with a donation to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. This volunteer-driven charity funds more childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U. S. government.
Your gift will give hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers. So when I ask for your support, I'm really asking you to support these kids.
Thank you!
Click the link to make a donation online, or donate by phone or mail. http://bit.ly/spec-bald
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Top 10 reasons why I decided to shave my head Read More »
First grade teacher, Jenna McGilvray (formerly of Olmsted Falls) is seeing her students suffer the wrath of severe tornadoes that hit Dunn, North Carolina on April 16th. The area has been declared a disaster. Five of Jenna's students have lost their homes completely and many other students' homes sustained severe damage.
The 6 to 7 year old students are in need of any used or new clothing and school supplies (book bags, crayons, pencils etc.)
To help, contact: Jenna McGilvray, 6280 Abbotts Park Dr. Apt E., Fayetteville, NC 28311, Phone: 330-338-9258, E-mail: Jenmack7843@yahoo.com
Or Jenna’s parents: Jim & Kim McGilvray, Phone: 440-243-7843, E-mail: Mackpack555@cox.net
Former Olmsted Falls resident needs our help dealing with severe wrath of tornadoes Read More »
The Dara Hosta/Olmsted Spirit 5K Race/Walk was held on Sunday, May 1st in Olmsted Falls. Over 600 runners and walkers ranging in age from infants in strollers to eighty-four took part in the fund-raising annual event. An additional 200-300 family and friends were there to cheer on their loved ones.
It was extremely gratifying to have an event that brings out the community for fun, fellowship and exercise. Although the race has been in existence since 1998, it has grown significantly since 2006 raising over $100,000.00 for scholarships for Olmsted Falls' students over that five year period. It wouldn't be possible without the financial support of so many businesses from Olmsted Falls and beyond who donate money and door prizes as corporate sponsors.
In 2010, $21,000.00 in college scholarships was distributed to 42 Olmsted Falls High School graduates. To receive a scholarship, the student had to demonstrate their school and/or community spirit by the activities they were involved in during their lifetime.
Originally named the “Olmsted Spirit 5K Race/Walk” when first run in 1998, the event was renamed the “Dara Hosta Olmsted Spirit 5K Race/Walk” in 2000 in memory of the OFHS freshman who passed away after winning the 400 meter run in gym class in the Spring of 2000.
Did you walk, run or just watch the race? Did you know Dara personally? Do you know someone who received a scholarship in the past from the race? Please leave a comment on this post.
For videos of past races, click here.
Dara Hosta/Olmsted Spirit Race a huge success despite the rain Read More »
They danced to Abba's “Dancing Queen.” The group was suppose to perform at the West Side Market but was bumped to the park so market vendors could service their Easter customers.
Have you ever seen or been in a flash mob? What was that experience like? Please leave a comment on this post.
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Flash mob makes surprise appearance in Cleveland Read More »
I'm helping Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital raise money to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.100% of the funds raised go directly towards critical programs and services for the patients and families at Rainbow.
It's all about the children. Please give generously: https://www.uhgiving.org/SpectraLight
If 500 people “Like” my SpectraLight Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/SpectraLight) by October 8th, I will donate $250 to Rainbow.
If you already “Like” my SpectraLight Facebook Page, go to http://www.facebook.com/SpectraLight and click “Suggest to Friends” on the upper left part of the page and invite your Facebook friends to “Like” it too.
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