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Co-owner Lori Dreiling (left) presents check to Dillon International founder Deniese Dillon (right)

On March 31st, Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa owners Tim and Lori Dreiling presented two separate checks to two organizations which do so much for the Tulsa community.  Deniese Dillon of Dillon International received a check for $4,500 through Fleet Feet’s “Help Haiti” T-shirt sales.  The Tulsa store owners donated 100% of the sales of those shirts it designed to the local adoption agency.

As co-founder of Dillon International, Deniese Dillon says the funds will be put to immediate use.  “The money will be used for the most urgent needs of the Hope Hospital, the orphanage, and school in Haiti.  All buildings are still standing, but they need to be reinforced.  The money will also help provide food, medicine and housing for those Haitians still in need following the January earthquake.”

The Dreilings also donated an additional $1,000 to Tulsa’s Oklahoma Blood Institute branch on March 31st.   Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa raised those funds through its annual “Sweetheart Run” which took place February 13 at Mohawk Park.  The event continues to grow in popularity, and this year nearly a thousand people participated in the running and walking events.

OBI Director of Development, Gary Lynch, accepted the check on behalf of OBI saying,  “The Oklahoma Blood Institute is thrilled to receive the support of such an established and community-minded organization as Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa."

 

Pictured left to right at check presentation: Crystal Farrimond of OBI; Lori Dreiling, Co-owner of Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa; Gary Lynch, OBI Director of Development

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Congratulations to the Run the Streets Group for completing this year's Sweetheart Run! We are so proud of your accomplishment!

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Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa Gives Back to the Community with Landmark Program "Run the Streets"

By Laura Summers (Tulsa World)

BARTLESVILLE — Juvenile offenders will be pounding the pavement instead of the cell bars under a new pilot program beginning in Bartlesville through which teenage lawbreakers will be given the chance to train for a marathon as an alternative to probation.

The new Run the Streets program is looking for runners and mentors. Any youth ages 14 to 18 years in Washington County can participate, though obviously the juvenile affairs office will be paying especially close attention to how the project affects teens who have become offenders.

Grant funding for the program is being provided by United Way and Washington County Anti-Drug Network. The Washington County Health Department is helping with sponsorship, and Tulsa's Fleet Feet Sports is providing a wealth of support and products. CLICK HERE to read more...

 

Congratulations to the Run the Streets Group! We are so proud of your accomplishment and know that you will wear those Route 66 medals proudly! Keep up the great work!

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FIND THE HERO IN YOU! -- Run a race in 2010 or join a Fleet Feet Training Class and become a St. Jude Hero! 

When you run as a St. Jude Hero, you can inspire hope in children fighting cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. By raising money as a St. Jude Hero, you will support the lifesaving research and treatment conducted daily at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

For more details, please contact: Craig@fleetfeettulsa.com

Visit http://www.stjudeheroes.org
$10 Registration Fee
*No Fundraising Minimum

Allyson's Story

In early 2008, Mike and Michelle Perry noticed changes in their four year old daughter, Allyson.  It seemed she was having trouble with her vision; she would hold papers and books close to her face.  Vision problems at an early age ran in Michelle’s family, so they thought a trip to the optometrist would solve the problem.  Months passed, and when her vision didn’t improve, they took Allyson to her pediatrician. On May 2, 2008, any parent’s worst nightmare became a reality for the Perry’s.  Allyson was diagnosed with a large, golf ball sized brain tumor. 

Click here to read Allyson's Story