See Joe Run

My name is Joe and I am seeking to raise $5,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through running the Chicago Marathon and having a little fun doing it. For each contribution made I will do or perform one of the actions listed within the Contribution List. All events will be posted on this blog! Visit the List below to see what a contribution can earn you.

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24 Hour Apple Diet

Big thank you to @AllisonGeorge for her generous contribution!! 13 apples over 24 hours was not necessarily the highlight of my week, but I am happy to do it in the name of Make-A-Wish. Video to come!! #digestiveproblems #neveragain #MAW

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Big thank you to the @PetershackFamily for their contributions to #makeawish! So so fortunate to be able to call you all family. Much love. #makeawish #cleanbandit #ratherbe #fam

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Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you to @kathrynryan for her generous contribution to #makeawish. I was graciously asked to run a mile for both her son and daughter during the marathon, which I will be honored to do. Thank you again :) #brookfieldeast #thatsmyenglishteacher #missharford #MAW

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Headband Lyrics

Golden hearts and brilliant minds, genuine compassion it’s all by design So let me align my rhymes to the beat on time, rock the rhythm and flow no fallin’ behind So look, we’re talking Kathy and Bill, parents of Meredith, Brent, and Willy Will On that Janesville swag so take a bow, got a little more fame than Bessie the cow Don’t question me now cuz Dr. Clan is the man Do what you can to make sure that you understand That he’s the King of the land, with the highest command But instead of a crown you know he wears a headband Cuz he’s running the beat, just like he’s running the street, Keep them eyes wide knees high and move your feet It’s one step at a time make sure your vision stays true And before you knew, you’ve gone 26.2 But don’t forget about the Mrs. Sweeter than apple pie honey and Hershey kisses Yea an Illinois grad she deserves to celebrate Pour some champagne in champagne with Drizzy Drake And it’s not a mistake she’s loves them chi-town sports Briggs Cutler Rose Kane Pippen and other sorts But above all her altruism shines the brightest Supporting Make-A-Wish is a decision so righteous You might just go fight this give it a right fist Battle life threatening diseases or the likeness Yea, and know we’re going full throttle Granting wishes like a genie in a bottle You know the motto, it’s all for the kids So let me tell you a little about hers and his There’s Brent the Hair please swear you won’t stare Cuz you can’t slow the flow gotta watch and let it go, then there’s Willy Will, he the prince so fresh Got new Management in that Macy’ desk Sister Meredith, starting that Badger trend Madtown, no frowns, doing work at Lands End And that’s a heck of a squad I’ve gotta applaud and laud Grab the mic, don’t think twice, and sing to the song So go long, or better yet, take the rock and dribble drive Cuz I want the Clanfields as my starting five You consistently inspire I continue to admire The way you live, the way you give, the world is brighter yea You push me to the limit running hard to beat my time Fueling my body and mind as I break the finish line then look back at it

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Thank you to @kirstenspeas for your contribution to #makeawish!! Your request was that I go for a run in jeans and a button-down, which I still will do if you would like, but I thought as long as we're still in the summertime that I would take that concept to the water and do some button-down skiing. I hope this suffices!! Thanks again :) #internconnection #eysupport #taxandauditunite #makeawish #seejoerun #seejoeski

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Good Day Lyrics

Yea, so her name is Monacelli Nappy Roots with the beat or I’d be singing a capelli Trying to spit out a rhyme, so watch me do it one time While I tell you a story, if you feel so inclined So it’s a Wednesday at work, and it’s a typical day Sitting next to Megan Templon in a typical way Then an email arrives and I be like who this by? Oh it’s Jen Monacelli from the advisory side So I give it a look, and my jaw hit the ground Jenn had made a donation that was truly profound I was happy elated motivated and jubilated We were one step closer to yelling out that we made it what a good day. Eastern Michigan grad yea you know she’s an eagle She’s a woman of the people her kindness has no equal Yea she transferred from Detroit much to our delight From a Piston to a Buck, you can call her Brandon Knight Ain’t it right, ain’t it tight, her swagger’s lighting up the night Yea the spotlight’s on Jenn, you can call her Vanna White Pick a letter buy a vowel try to sound this one out It’s M-o-n-a-celli now you know what it’s about She’s married to Jason, an accountant of his own It’s like they speak another language on that Rosetta Stone They be like credit this, debit that, put Make-A-Wish, on our back Keep it quiet, sneak attack, thinking forward giving back, sing it. Round three, watch it climb a degree Hip hopping in the ring like Muhammad Ali Cuz we float like a butterfly and sing to the beat Partner up with Make-A-Wish, that’s an LLP Can’t you see, this is the stuff that really matters No celebrity gossip, no more Hollywood chatter Cuz it’s people like Jenn that make the world a better place Black white rich poor or sick, man we’re all one human race So stand up now and raise your glass up high Toast to Jenn Monacelli yea the feeling is sublime Make a difference in lives, put it down on the list Rapping out to Nappy Roots, do it all for make a wish, what a good day.

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THANK YOU!!

We have officially broken $4,000 in donations!! Big thank you to @angelicakrouwer aka #jellyjello for her donation that put us over the edge. You will be thanked, amongst all the others that helped us reach this point. #THANKYOU #seejoebethankful

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Enormous thank you to @billclanfield and @kathyclanfield for their remarkably generous and clever contribution to #makeawish earlier this summer. I know this is a little belated, but I hope this song helps express to you at least a portion of my gratitude. Thanks again!! #parentsofmeredithbrentandwillywill #jtown #makeawish #headband

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Would like to give a belated thank you to all fellow EYers who contributed to #makeawish during the #worldcup2014 fundraising events. Special thank you to @ousmanekabre for his individual efforts in putting together the events. So incredibly lucky to be a part of such a kind, generous and supportive group. #EYsupport #seeEYfundraise #mke

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Great morning workout at Red Rocks with the man @philborden. Incredible venue with an amazing view; you can faintly see the Denver skyline in the backdrop. #seephilrunstairs #coloradoliving #MAW

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Belated Thank You

Would like to give a general thank you to the Milwaukee EY office for their contributions at the most recent EY Brewer Outing! Special shout out to @NateBrenn for his persistence and enthusiasm in his fundraising endeavors. #EY #MakeAWish #BrewCrew #SeeNateFundraise

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Huge huge thank you to Jenn Monacelli for her INCREDIBLE donation to #makeawish. Words didn’t seem to do the trick, but I thought a rap at least got us a little closer to me expressing my gratitude. #EYproud #advisoryassuranceunite #seejoerun #makeawish #jenn

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Fresh running kicks have ARRIVED!! #nuffsaid

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HUGE thank you to Kaitlan Devine for her contribution to #makeawish!! I know you requested that I run in a helmet and elbow pads, but upon discovering that I did not have access to these items I decided to go a slightly different route. #safetyfirst #makeawish #giannis #friendswithcelebs #fearthedeer

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A little overdue, but a big thanks to one of my favorite co-workers @andjabiersach for helping support #makeawish! Here's a quick throwback to #chitowntraining last September, and apparently when purses became trendy for men.

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Just received the most unbelievably generous and awe-inspiring donation from @jennifermonacelli. I really do not have even the slightest idea on how to begin to thank you, but I will find a way to the best of my abilities. Your genuine altruism is truly reflective of EY's company culture, and I am sincerely honored and proud to be a part of it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you again.

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Big thank you to @davidkersey aka #thediesel for his contribution to #makeawish. I really just wanted to promote #dieselawareness in the city of Wauwatosa, so I'm hopeful that this run got the job done!! #Dieselfueled #andythecameraman #seejoerun #makeawish