Sunday, November 17, 2013

5K Supports Goochland Young Life

More than 70 participants came out for the Goochland Young Life 5K on Saturday Nov. 2. Natalie Kretzer posted the fastest time for all finishers at 22:54. (A list of top finishers is at the bottom of this post.)

The runners and walkers got their start at Goochland High School and followed a route that took them over a somewhat rolling course down Bulldog Way and into the nearby Holland Hills neighborhood. 

The 5K’s success is due in part to more than a dozen businesses in the Goochland community who came on board as sponsors. A big thank you goes to Custom Brick and Stone Corporation who, for the second year, was the 5K’s top sponsor. Goochland Dentistry and 250 Sports Grill also returned for a second years as leadership-level sponsors and were joined by first-time sponsor Team Logistics.

Additional 5K sponsors were: Brooks Auto Sales, Inc., EZ Ship, Goochland Family YMCA, Goochland Physical Therapy, Hudgins Dentistry, Live Free Group of Richmond, Parker Properties, Inc., State Farm Insurance, and von Schilling Lawn Care.  New Balance supplied prizes to 5K participants.

Proceeds from the 5K support the local Young Life staff person and volunteer leaders.

Top Women
Natalie Kretzer           22.54
Helene Norris             27.20

Top Men
William Linthicum       25.46
Phil Harvey                27.07

Top Male Student
Tucker Huffman           23.09
Doug Pruiett                23.59

Top Female Student         
Kerry Hakala               27.53
Sarah Hardy               28.46

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Young Life Christmas Tree Sale Will Help Send Kids to Camp!

Would you love a high quality, freshly cut Fraser Fir Christmas tree or wreath for your home? Would you love to have it DELIVERED?! We can help with that!

It’s Goochland Young Life’s Christmas Tree Sale, and a portion of every purchase will support Goochland students who’d love to go to Young Life camp next summer. You can support a specific Goochland student you know and love, or support overall camp costs. The bigger the tree, the bigger the camp scholarship!

For just $20 extra, we’ll deliver the tree to your house on Saturday Dec. 7. If you’d prefer, you can pick up your tree from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Funkhouser’s house on Gathright Drive in the Goochland Courthouse area.

Order forms and checks must be returned to the Goochland Young Life office by Saturday Nov. 23. Email Erin Lucero to get your order form.

It’s a great gift: You’ll help a Goochland kid get to camp so they can hear the greatest news ever!



price
5 ft. tree
$35
6 ft. tree
$48
7 ft. tree
$60
8 ft. tree
$75
9 ft. tree
$85
10 ft. tree
$110
24 in. wreath
$41
75 ft. Fraser garland
$85
Red Wreath Bows
$8
Home delivery
$20
 

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Local businesses support GYL 5K


More than a dozen local businesses have come on board as sponsors for the Goochland Young Life 5K!

A big thank you goes to Custom Brick and Stone Corporation who, for the second year, has signed on as the 5K’s top sponsor! The family-operated custom masonry company was started in 1989 by Johnny McLaughlin, who serves on Goochland Young Life’s Adult Ministry Team along with his wife, Karen.
 


We’re also welcoming back Goochland Dentistry and 250 SportsGrill, who are in their second years as leadership-level sponsors. Peter R. Murchie, D.D.S., at Goochland Dentistry was recently honored for the third year by his peers as a "Top Dentist" in Virginia Living Magazine. 250 Sports Grill is a locally owned and operated sports themed restaurant that features a TV every 100 square feet.


Thanks, too, to first-time sponsor Team Logistics, whose primary line of business is commercial furniture delivery and installation with more than 100 years of combined experience on their team. In addition, they offer warehousing, inventory management services and summer storage services for college students.

We’re also grateful to the 5K’s additional sponsors: Brooks Auto Sales, Inc., EZ Ship, Goochland Family YMCA, Goochland Physical Therapy, Hudgins Dentistry, Live Free Group of Richmond, Parker Properties, Inc., State Farm Insurance, and von Schilling Lawn Care.  Thanks, also, to New Balance who’ll supply prizes to 5K participants!

Our sponsors are a big part of the Goochland Young Life 5K’s success. When you get a chance, please let them know how much we appreciate their support!

All proceeds from the 5K will go to support the local staff person and volunteer leaders. You can support Goochland Young Life, too, by registering for the race and heading to the start line at 9am on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013!


  

  
  

Monday, September 23, 2013

Get Ready for the Goochland Young Life 5K!


You were made for this! With the starting line at Goochland High School, the family friendly course is out and back. Runners, walkers and even strollers are welcome! There will be prizes, food, FUN and – of course – a great T-shirt!

Goochland Young Life 5K
Start time is at 9am on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013

All proceeds will go to support the local staff person and volunteer leaders. Cost:
General registration is $35
Groups of 5 receive a discount at $22 per person
High school students are $15

Grab your friends and family, wear a costume (the best one will get fame, adulation and a prize) and come support Goochland Young Life!

Lace ‘em up, and start your training by going online to register!

Please join us for our fall 2013 Dessert!



Please join us!

It’s the start of a new school year
and a new start for Young Life.

We'll have some delicious desserts on
Thursday October 10 at 7 pm
at Gum Spring United Methodist Church
191 Cross Country Road
near the intersection of Rt. 250 and 522


You’ll see pictures from camp and
hear kids’ stories about
Windy Gap and Work Crew.

You’ll also learn the latest about plans
for a middle school ministry called WyldLife 
and more info on how we need your support 
to keep Young Life in Goochland.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Being on Committee -- a Parent's Perspective

Are you a parent of a Young Life-r in Goochland? Committee could be a great way to get involved this fall! 

Check out this great video from Young Life.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Come Hear about WYLDLIFE!



 Do you love Young Life? Do you wish there was something like it for middle school students in Goochland? 

Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:00 
in the Goochland Library multipurpose room.

We will have an informational meeting on what Wyldlife is 
and how to get it started here in Goochland! 


We believe middle school kids are fun, adventurous and valuable.

For more info, contact
Ian McIntosh
(804) 837-2492
IKM1520@GMAIL.COM