Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Waging War on Cancer 2011
June 18, 2011 The sport of paintball has proven to be a great way to get people together in fun to support a great cause. Maybe it's the rush of the balls whizzing by at 300 feet/second, maybe it's the eclectic collection of paintballers themselves representing elementary school-age children to grandparents. It could be the variety of "uniform" worn from pajama pants, to kilts to matching team camouflage. It could be the expansive variety of paintball markers from the "old-school" single shot pumps to guns capable of spitting out 25 balls per second. whatever the reason, paintball always draws a great crowd of fun folks, many bringing their entire families and all eager to have a great time.
If you can't attend but would still like to help in the fight against cancer, please DONATE here.
Registration: begins at 10am. Game on at 11am. Final showdown at 3pm.
Cost: $25 for entry and all day air
Rentals: $10 for Gun/Air/Mask (EMAIL ME IF YOU'RE WANTING A RENTAL)
Paint: $12.00 for 500 - OR - $45 for 2000 (Draxxus mid-grade) *Field paint only*
Food: Lunch and Drinks will also be available for purchase
Instruction: Never played? Not to worry, we will have beginner basics covered from 10am - 11am.
DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD:
Coming from the South-
I-15 North, exit onto highway 89 in North Salt Lake. Your first light on highway 89 turn east (right) onto Eagle Ridge Drive. Remain on this road; it will head up the mountain and turn north becoming Bountiful Blvd. Turn east off of Bountiful Blvd onto Summerwood Drive. Then take your first left on Hidden Lake drive and follow it to the top of the development. Look for the ginormous home under construction at the top of the hill in the cul-de-sac called Hidden Hollow Circle. You have arrived.
Coming from the North-
Exit off I-15 in Bountiful on 400 North exit. Follow 400 N. East towards the mountain and remain on this road as it curves south along the bench. It becomes Bountiful Blvd. Drive south on Bountiful Blvd until you reach Summerwood drive. (This is just past North Canyon Park) Turn east up Summerwood Drive, and then take your first left onto Hidden Lake Drive. Follow this to the top of the development. Look for the ginormous home under construction at the top of the hill in the cul-de-sac called Hidden Hollow Circle. You have arrived.
We'd like to thank the following local companies for showing up big to support this great cause:
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Relay For Life
The Relay for Life is right around the corner. This year it is going to be held July 29-30th at Barnes Park in Kaysville. For those that are new to this event, The American Cancer Society sponsors Relay for Life. It represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, and that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. It is an overnight event consisting of teams of 8-15 people spending 12 to 24 hours walking or running around a track to raise money to fight cancer. Relay teams can raise money throughout the year prior to the event. Two highlights of the Relay are the survivorship activities and the luminaria ceremony.
To be a part of this unforgettable event, visit centraldavisrelay.org.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
RESULTS - Waging War on Cancer
The Relay For Life was fun as always. Overall, many teams came together and raised a bunch of money, had a great time honoring those still fighting the fight and remembering those who had lost their battles.
OK, so on to the event that I chose to raise funds for the Relay For Life....the Waging War on Cancer paintball game. Much fun was had and some money was raised...yes...some money...
Now, for the accountable version...
This event was one that "could have" been and "should have" been bigger, better and badder (the good "bad" not the bad "bad") than it was. The result is that our efforts brought in a measly $510 dollars with only $220 coming from the Waging War on Cancer game. Not much of a war, not even really a battle and certainly not a "changing the world" moment.
There was, however an abundance of pucker. Not the kind that's put in a mixed drink but a feeling deep down in my gut...as if constipated cat had been placed there and was pacing about in dreadful anticipation of the impending evacuation. Imagine having a birthday party and inviting all of your friends only to have none show up. I was that guy. Run away...not an option. Stick my head in the sand like some sort of large flightless bird...lacked the ability. Nope, I had to be there and drink it all in for these were my results.
So, after purchasing enough food and drink for 40 players I sat and watched...and waited...and...agonized as I witnessed 10 paying players arrive...
Well we, of course, made the best of it and had a fantastic time ballin' on a great field...
Here is what I learned:
OK, so on to the event that I chose to raise funds for the Relay For Life....the Waging War on Cancer paintball game. Much fun was had and some money was raised...yes...some money...
Now, for the accountable version...
This event was one that "could have" been and "should have" been bigger, better and badder (the good "bad" not the bad "bad") than it was. The result is that our efforts brought in a measly $510 dollars with only $220 coming from the Waging War on Cancer game. Not much of a war, not even really a battle and certainly not a "changing the world" moment.
There was, however an abundance of pucker. Not the kind that's put in a mixed drink but a feeling deep down in my gut...as if constipated cat had been placed there and was pacing about in dreadful anticipation of the impending evacuation. Imagine having a birthday party and inviting all of your friends only to have none show up. I was that guy. Run away...not an option. Stick my head in the sand like some sort of large flightless bird...lacked the ability. Nope, I had to be there and drink it all in for these were my results.
So, after purchasing enough food and drink for 40 players I sat and watched...and waited...and...agonized as I witnessed 10 paying players arrive...
Well we, of course, made the best of it and had a fantastic time ballin' on a great field...
Here is what I learned:
- Start planning much earlier next time
- Use existing events to advertise my event (ergo...go to the other paintball games going on and pass out flyers and get vocal about the upcoming game
- Use my contacts in the industry. A couple of my buddies in the industry came to me and said: "dude, why didn't you tell about this sooner? Next year let us do this with you."
Monday, July 26, 2010
Interview on Spec Ops Live!
B-Dazl and Moati from Special Ops and Extreme Stitchworks interview Jason Unruh about the upcoming (THIS SATURDAY!!) Waging War on Cancer benefit game.
And...yes...I am indeed wearing "stretchy pants" again...for a cause (Actually, I'd just ridden up to Retribution Field to do this interview with the guys).
July 31, 2010 (More info below...)
And...yes...I am indeed wearing "stretchy pants" again...for a cause (Actually, I'd just ridden up to Retribution Field to do this interview with the guys).
July 31, 2010 (More info below...)
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Waging War on Cancer
July 31, 2010 - WAGING WAR ON CANCER
Playing paintball to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on one of Utah's premier paintball venues - Retribution Field.
DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD:
Playing paintball to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on one of Utah's premier paintball venues - Retribution Field.
Registration: begins at 10am. Game on at 11am. Final showdown at 3pm.
Cost: $25 for entry and all day air
Rentals: $10 for Gun/Air/Mask
Paint: $45 for 2000 (Draxxus mid-grade) *Field paint only*
Food: Lunch and Drinks will also be available for purchase
Instruction: Never played? Not to worry, we will have beginner basics covered from 10am - 11am.
Directions: see below...
If you can't attend but would still like to help in the fight against cancer, please DONATE here.
The sport of paintball has proven to be a great way to get people together in fun to support a great cause. Maybe it's the rush of the balls whizzing by at 300 feet/second, maybe it's the eclectic collection of paintballers themselves representing elementary school-age children to grandparents. It could be the variety of "uniform" worn from pajama pants, to kilts to matching team camouflage. It could be the expansive variety of paintball markers from the "old-school" single shot pumps to guns capable of spitting out 25 balls per second. whatever the reason, paintball always draws a great crowd of fun folks, many bringing their entire families and all eager to have a great time.
We'd like to thank the following local companies for showing up big to support this great cause:
DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD:
Coming from the South-
I-15 North, exit onto highway 89 in North Salt Lake. Your first light on highway 89 turn east (right) onto Eagle Ridge Drive. Remain on this road; it will head up the mountain and turn north becoming Bountiful Blvd. Turn east off of Bountiful Blvd onto Summerwood Drive. Then take your first left on Hidden Lake drive and follow it to the top of the development. Look for the cul-de-sac called Hidden Hollow Circle with "no trespassing" signs. You have arrived.
Coming from the North-
Exit off I-15 in Bountiful on 400 North exit. Follow 400 N. East towards the mountain and remain on this road as it curves south along the bench. It becomes Bountiful Blvd. Drive south on Bountiful Blvd until you reach Summerwood drive. (This is just past North Canyon Park) Turn east up Summerwood Drive, and then take your first left onto Hidden Lake Drive. Follow this to the top of the development. Look for the cul-de-sac called Hidden Hollow Circle with "no trespassing" signs. You have arrived.
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