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Donations that make the difference in our project! Donating Stock is easy and is double matched!
This project has been an amazing collaborative effort from individual donations, stock donations, grants and in-kind donations from...
Mar 4, 20221 min read


A Vision and Dream is becoming a Reality. We still need every team member to get to the finish line!
There is nothing better than seeing the progress of a project as it begins to emerge and begin to appear like the designs, renderings and...
Mar 4, 20221 min read


Maupin Deschutes River Athletic Complex in the News!
We continue to make progress through the summer with dirt moving, construction starting and plans to get a track in place by September....
Mar 4, 20221 min read


Lessons from tokyo 2021
We have had a few exciting weeks watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. And if you are like me, your voice may have gone hoarse while cheering...
Mar 4, 20223 min read


resilience
Let’s talk about resilience for a minute. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. This is Easier said...
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Seek discomfort...
There is something about comfort and security that makes life that much easier to live. I suppose it’s being able to control certain...
Mar 4, 20223 min read


GETTING TO THE FINISH LINE MY SENIOR YEAR....IN MY OWN WORDS - HOLLY MILES
My name is Holly Miles and I’m a senior attending South Wasco County High School this year. At SWC I’m a very engaged student athlete. I...
Mar 4, 20223 min read


I AM BECAUSE OF WHO WE ALL ARE
Where I come from, we have something called “Ubuntu." It simply means behaving and acting towards each other in ways that benefit the...
Mar 4, 20224 min read


We are shovel ready! Join us to get to the finish line!
The new year is upon us and when the ground thaws and we have our funding in place the team is ready to begin construction as early as April
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Vibrant and wired communities drive new opportunities!
During the past 12 months I have seen rural communities that have brought fiber networks to their towns creating economic and educational
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Focus on what is possible
Our ability to provide a clear vision and mission to our network of coaches and partners for the benefit of these athletes
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Oregon Hospitality
Two weeks ago, I proudly and happily hosted the Let’s Just Build a Track Fundraising event in Maupin, Oregon. Michael Bergmann, project...
Mar 4, 20223 min read


A Track becomes a refuge for athletes as well as a community
The same home stretch that was a refuge for athletes to compete safely this summer became a refuge for many local residents
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Maupin DRAC team connects with the local community
We successfully brought the community together to learn more about this amazing project. It was great to meet so many people that have a...
Mar 4, 20221 min read


Project to build a world-class track in Maupin has a small Oregon town thinking big!
Thanks to Ken Goe for capturing the spirit of this project: Read the article in the Oregonian posted on July 1st!
Mar 4, 20221 min read


Click Moments* that change your trajectory...
A Click Moment includes acting on an opportunity that presents itself in front of you.
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The Athletic Department and Blue Ribbon Sports...starting young at Nike. 1978-83
I tell people I grew up with the company ( Nike) and love the experiences and relationships I gained through those formative years.
Mar 4, 20224 min read


Ask yourself how you can help... I asked at at Age 16: Do you need shoes tested?
The simplicity of the approach to reach out to see if you can help resulted with the loading up my car with 3-4 cases of prototype Nikes
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Grit, passion and the permission to dream.......
My intention is to bring inspiration and and share an approach through my experiences and stories that I can help you have your own approach
Mar 4, 20223 min read


If track spikes could talk.....Day 5 of 5!
I have to admit it has been fun for me to research some of the spikes and remember those early memories of my first few sets of spikes.
Mar 4, 20223 min read
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