World Bicycle Relief!

image credit: http://worldbicyclerelief.org/pages/impact

Hello again! Thanks this month to all those who have donated these last few months to World Bicycle Relief - we have just given them a donation of $50.20. It still blows me away that these charities are getting an extra donation each year (or so!) just for the sake of us running and walking. It may not seem like much but I guess that is the point- we don't notice it when we're putting it in the kitty yet by the end of the month it all adds up! Thankyou buzzers! We hope World Bicycle Relief don't mind that we borrowed their photo but it summed up exactly what we are all about - helping communities, being active and being outside together. See you fo a run/walk or ride soon! :)

Running and Riding to read!

Happy New Year!
As you saw in our Christmas post we have been fundraising for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation these last few months and thankyou so much to everyone who has thrown a few coins in the bucket at the end of our runs and rides. Together we have raised $93.50 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation - yay! If you're struggling to re-adjust to exercise after time spent on holidays (see left!) come along and join us each Tuesday evening for a run or walk and each Friday for a ride. Get in touch if you're nervous but we promise to welcome new comers with open arms!
The next few months is aimed at the World Bicycle Relief Organisation- something close to our hearts - so we hope to see lots of you soon! :)

Merry Happy!

Merry Happy greetings Buzz-folk!
Apologies for the on-line absence. Off-line we have been buzzing on and far too excited to spend time at the computer in this gorgeous weather!
After our South Sudan Salvation support in August we raised money for 'Mama Kits' through Childfund Australia in September, donated to the Special Olympics in October, got our Mo on for Movember and now... here we are in December!
This means we have been running, riding and making new friends for one whole year now! Thankyou so much to everyone who has been involved in buzz, supported, nurtured and participated. We continue to meet at 6pm on Tuesdays for a run/walk and on Friday mornings at 6am for a ride. All are welcome and the more the merrier so keep spreading the word, bringing friends along and helping us grow.
As we did last year, this year we'll combine charities over the festive season and funds will again go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation for Dec/Jan. Our usual sessions will take place this week and then next week we'll have Christmas fun.
Tuesday evening after the run we'll have Christmas drinks at the Ship Inn. On Friday after a Christmas ride we'll celebrate with breakfast at Pear Cafe/Bar in Highgate Hill. For anyone who has made a session over the last year or for anyone who has been meaning to come, it would be great to see you then!
Thanks again, hope your festivities are joyous and healthy.
Look forward to seeing you in coming weeks or on Tuesday 8 Jan when we'll be back on Deck for 2013!
Buzz :)

the sun is back!

Buzz-folk taking on the Sunny Coast Marathon @ Mooloolaba

Hi team!
Summer is on its way- the days are lighter, longer + warmer + the tell tale sign: the Brisbane streets are now full of cyclists!
So, make summer plans, sign up for a fun run, an ocean swim, a camping trip... and make yourself fitter and funner along the way by joining the buzz mob for our runs and rides.
On Tuesdays our usual kick off is Goodwill Bridge, Southside at 6pm for a jog and Friday mornings we dust of the treadlies for a river ride departing Goodwill at 6am. Each sesh is $2 with $1 to charity and $1 for the 'social club'. Speaking of which, our first Spring social will be after our run next Tuesday evening 11 September (gotta beat the budget day blues somehow!).
Spread the word and see you then!
:)

Inspiration special!

This wks pic dedicated to Buzz members tackling Ride to Conquer Cancer this wkend!

There is so much to be inspired by at the moment! If you have been watching the Olympics and been inspired by the agony and the ecstasy of sport, then it's time to lace up and get involved with buzz!
If you think you may one day be able to compete with Anna on the track or want to build some quads of steel a la Forstermann then our Friday ride sessions are for you!
Perhaps all you need to get inspired is to look outside and see that with everyday, dawn is breaking earlier and the sun is setting later here in Brisbane. Thank you London 2012 Closing Ceremony for that reminder!
Whatever reason you have to get inspired, add another one to your list: Buzz is a friendly mob. If your speed is racing around the riverloop then we'd love to see you. If you can manage a jog/walk then we'd love you to come along too! And if you're just starting out on a fitness journey, have injury niggles or just prefer to see the landscape at the pace of a walk (power or otherwise!) then Buzz is also just the place for you! Whatever your speed, Buzz is about getting people raising their heart rate, meeting some friends and raising a few dollars along the way.
Bring your $2 (you won't even feel it!) and see you Tuesdays 6pm at the Goodwill Bridge for a run/jog/walk or Fridays 6am for a ride (or fly like the birds!).
See you soon,
Buzz :)

seriously rich?!

Seriously rich?

Hi team!
So you know someone who is Seriously Rich? They obviously haven't been giving enough of their hard earned pennies to the various groups who Buzz supports! There is still time though!
This evening we will be running and walking our way around the river, leaving 6pm from the Goodwill Bridge. After, we'll celebrate our month of collecting for the Ride To Conquer Cancer with warming ales (or similar!) at the Ship Inn for anyone who wants to join us.
Our usual Friday ride (6am Goodwill Bridge) will be our first August ride and the first collecting and supporting South Sudan Salvation. This organisation is trying to raise funds and support families in Awiel, who are suffering from the impact of war in the Sudan. Please consider donating to this very worthy cause, and encourage as many people as you can to come along to Buzz  in August. Stay tuned for more details on SSS as we progress through the month.
Hope to see you soon! :)

Winter update

Hi again Buzz-folk!
As the financial year is well and truly over now we thought an update (and celebration) of recent donations was in order.
Most recently, for the month of June we lent a hand and put our $2 towards the Vinnies 2012 Winter Appeal. We gathered $51.40 over the month, thanks to you guys for turning up each week and chucking a gold coin in the tin!
In May we helped one of our own Buzz team members, Michelle, in her Live Below The Line challenge- a week of living on $2 per day.
If you, like me, feel like the year has flown by and need a little recap here it is:
June- St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
May- Live Below The Line
April- The Reach Foundation
March- Beyond Blue
Feb- Mental Illness Fellowship of Qld
Dec/Jan- Indigenous Literary Foundation
November- Cancer and Bowel Research Trust
You can continue to donate to any of these organisations- their links are above.
So, a huge thankyou so much for your support in Buzz's first year- as well as all of these donations we've also met some wonderful new people, reconnected with old friends, and done something good for our health, hearts and community!
Please keep on spreading the word so we can get more people involved and enjoying the fun (and raising more money)!
Our usual run/walk is on tonight (and every Tuesday) leaving at 6pm from the Goodwill Bridge.
Our ride group takes off at 6am on Friday morning and finishes up with coffee, usually done and dusted by 7.30.
Thanks again and look forward to seeing you soon!
:)