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‘Team Hole in the Wall’ Archive


early birds raise money for camp

For several years now Cleveland-area supporter Kim Vandertill has been getting up at 5:30am to go running with a group of ladies. The friends prefer the early hour because it doesn't interfere with their many other life responsibilities - children, homes, work, etc. For one hour each morning these women have shared lifes ups and downs and b... Read more →

How about this for a New Year’s Resolution?

According to this article on the Psychology Today website, 50% of North American's make New Year's resolutions. By the end of one month, however, 40% have already given up their quest. And two of the most common reasons why? Unclear/vague goals and a failure to gauge progress. Maybe your New Year's Resolution ... Read more →

Chicago Marathon an inspiration to give even more

Many generous individuals have embarked on endeavors to benefit Flying Horse Farms. Steve Topczewski ran the Chicago Marathon and raising over $4300 in the process through the Team Hole in the Wall program. The money he raised is being donated in the name of Emily Lewis, a camper who recently lost her battle with cancer. This is the last in a serio... Read more →

Good luck Steve!

Steve Topczewski has spent the last several months training for the Chicago Marathon. The race is this Saturday, October 11. In addition to the intensive physical preparation for the race, Steve has raised over $4000 for Flying Horse Farms. If you want to learn more about Steve's training, make a donation in his name, or learn how you could rais... Read more →

Training, ups and downs.

  Steve Topczewski is training for this year’s Chicago Marathon.  His motivation lies in his goal to raise money for Flying Horse Farms through Team Hole in the Wall.  Steve has decided to share his experiences as he trains over the next several months and raises money for what he considers a great cause that hits close to home.  This ... Read more →

Ironman Results: Tommy Thompson raises over $1700 for Flying Horse Farms

Tommy Thompson trained over the past two months in preparation for his first Triathlon. He competed in the Whirlpool Ironman 70.3 Steelhead event this past weekend, finishing in about 6 hours and raising over $1700 for Flying Horse Farms along the way. This is his last blog entry about his experience. Well, I did it. I completed the entire 70.... Read more →

Ironman Training: Tommy Thompson racing this weekend

Tom "Tommy" Thompson will be participating in his first Ironman competition this weekend - the Whirlpool Ironman Steelhead 70.3 taking place in Benton Harbor Michigan. He's using the race to raise money for Flying Horse Farms (click here to lend your support) and has been sharing his journey to race day with us: Well this is it. The last entry... Read more →

Chicago Marathon runner raising funds for camp

Steve Topczewski is training for this year's Chicago Marathon.  His motivation lies in his goal to raise money for Hole in the Wall Camps and Flying Horse Farms.  Steve has decided to share his experiences as he trains over the next several months and raises money for what he considers a great cause that hits close to home.  Read his first entry... Read more →

Ironman Training: update #3 from Tommy Thompson

Hello again and welcome to the third edition of WHAT WAS I THINKING. This has been a great several weeks of training but seriously, this is the hardest thing I have ever done. I have about 9 weeks to prepare for what is sure to be an incredible adrenaline rush but a challenge mentally and physically like I have never felt before. I have researc... Read more →

Congratulations Chris and Cathy!

We see from the Boston Marathon web site that Chris and Cathy Milowicki of Westlake successfully finished the race yesterday!  We'll post photos courageous feat (pun intended) but wanted them to have our congratulations first! (photo now included - they don't look a bit like they just ran 26.2 miles?!) This was Chris' first marathon (finish... Read more →