AMTA PA Sports Massage Team 2014 Volunteer Experiences

2014 Schedule of Events The events offered in 2014 included: Two volunteer events to support charities Two to network within the Pittsburgh Marathoners’ community Four paid/(honorarium) events Western District Events Spring Thaw, February – Training race for the Pittsburgh Marathon Just a Short Run – March – Training race for the Pittsburgh Marathon Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon – May – Therapists received a $50 honorarium and fantastic volunteer party at a Pirates baseball game. MS150 Escape to the Lake Ride – June – Therapists receive $1/minute plus tips. Overnight accommodations available for free. The event is a great way to support Multiple Sclerosis. Central District Events PA Hope Ride – June – Benefiting the American Cancer Society MS150 Keystone Ride – July – Therapists receive payment from cyclists. Overnight accommodations available for free. The event is a great way to support Multiple Sclerosis. Eastern District Events PA Hope Ride – June – Benefiting the American Cancer Society The Perk Up ½ Marathon – August – Therapists receive a $50 honorarium. The event is a great way to support the Hemophilia Foundation

Spring Thaw, February 28, 2014 Allison Park, PA Dick’s City of Pittsburgh Marathon Training Run Team Chair and Therapist Scott Pittsburgh has a very large athletic presence and dedicated marathoners come out each year and participate in The Spring Thaw Run sponsored by Elite Runners and Walkers. It’s cold but that does not stop a Pittsburgher.

Warming Up for Ready, Set, Go Spring Thaw, February 28, 2014 Allison Park, PA Pittsburgh Marathon Training Run

Just a Short Run, March 28, 2014 Allison Park, PA Dick’s City of Pittsburgh Marathon Training Run Team Therapists David (Back) Team Chair and Therapist Scott (Front) Networking and supporting our local athletes is very rewarding and a great way to fellowship with AMTA members.

It was the day of orange running shoes! Just a Short Run, March 28, 2014 Allison Park, PA Dick’s City of Pittsburgh Marathon Training Run

Dick’s City of Pittsburgh Marathon 2014 Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Marathon Team Therapist Rejeanne (Left) Team Chair and Therapist Scott (Right)

Dick’s City of Pittsburgh Marathon Team Chair and Therapist Scott (Left) Team Therapist Michelle (Right)

Dick’s City of Pittsburgh Marathon Team Therapist John John graciously moved from the main massage area to service athletes in the medical area. Sorry I don’t have a picture of you to share John.