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We’re At Sports Authority

hkumm — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:02:13 +0000

Are you still thinking about signing up with Drop Your Drawers 5K? Don’t keep putting it off – stop by Sports Authority this Saturday from 11am-2pm to sign up in person!

We will have a booth set up at the Sports Authority on Colorado Blvd and Alameda Ave. Come visit us, get more information on the event, register for the run or donate a package or two of new children’s underwear.

We hope to see you there!

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Drop Your Drawers After Party: The Shakes

hkumm — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:04:00 +0000

It is officially! We have planned out quite the after party for you at the Denver Zoo. You’ll be getting two drink tickets and admission into the Denver Zoo to celebrate your run around the park. But the fun doesn’t stop there. There will also be live music…by The Shakes.

If you have not seen them performing around Denver you are missing out. Don’t fret, we’ll introduce you to them! They are known for playing a wide range of music ranging from the Beatles to current Top 40 artists like Lady Gaga. There will definitely be music for everyone! So what are you waiting for? Get excited for a fun Friday night. And if you aren’t registered yet you probably should do that too – prices go up May 29th!

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Sponsor Love: ENERGYBits

hkumm — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:00:28 +0000

Race day is getting closer – have you signed up to run yet? If not, you should at least consider it. It’s a great excuse to get outside with the family on a Friday afternoon. Or if you’re a serious runner come take on the 5K course then stop by the Denver Zoo for the included after party – everyone’s day can be brightened by animals, especially in the spring with all the babies!

In the next few weeks we’d like to share some information on the sponsors that are supporting this event – as well as the charities the event is benefitting. Today we’d like to tell you a bit more about ENERGYBits. They recently came on board as a sponsor and we want to tell you about the company, the perks all Underwearness Drop Your Drawers 5K participants are getting and what they are doing for Boston after the Boston Marathon bombings.

ENERGYBits has created a one-calorie pill filled with algae that is capable of making a huge difference in your every day health. Yes, algae. We haven’t tried it but the information on the ENERGYbits gives us reason to seriously consider it…

“Algae has been shown to improve your physical energy and mental vitality, strengthen your immune system, improve your health, help prevent colds, hangovers, enhance your endurance for physical performance, improve athletic performance make weight loss easier…. the list is endless!”

If you have already tried out ENERGYbits we’d love to hear your thoughts. And if you are interested in trying the product please use the code “BOSTONSTRONG” and ENERGYbits will donate $26.20 (distance of a marathon, 26.2 miles) from every purchase to The One Fund. This code will also get you a 10% discount. For more details on this fundraiser for Boston check out ENERGYbits site – www.energybits.com/bostonstrong.

As an extra bonus all race participants will be receiving a special Underwearness Drop Your Drawers 5K coupon code in their swag bag…so get signed up! We hope to see you there!

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DYD Donations – Who Do They Help?

hkumm — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:11:33 +0000

How many charitable races have you run? Maybe this is your first, which is fantastic, but have you ever wondered where the donations go? Obviously they go to the organization putting on the event, but what about after that? Who actually benefits from your race fee and any additional donations?

We can’t answer that for ever race but we can tell you where all of the new children’s underwear are going after the Underwearness Drop Your Drawers 5K! Each year we pick 3-4 charities to pass your generous donations on to. With race day drawing closer we have officially picked our first recipient…Child Advocates – Denver CASA!

This organization is part of the National CASA Association. At Child Advocates they recruit, train and support volunteers that work directly with abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Courts system and foster care. These volunteers become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s) for the children and are there to look out for their best interests while keeping them from getting lost in the system.

We at Underwearness are proud to able to help these children by providing one of the basic daily needs – clean, new underwear! We hope you will join us in making a difference by partaking in the Drop Your Drawers 5K on May 31st. Whether you are running, walking or just visiting the Denver Zoo you will be making a difference in the lives of children…register today!

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Drop Your Drawers 5K

UNDERWEARNESS — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:00:25 +0000

Looking for a fun, family run on a Friday night? You found it! The 4th Annual Drop Your Drawers 5K is held in downtown Denver. You’ll be running or walking through City Park then head over to the Denver Zoo for a private after party. Not feeling the urge to run? Stuck at work late? No need to worry, there is also an option to attend just the after part at the zoo. Keep on reading to find out all the details you’ll need to start planning!

Drop Your Drawers 5K

Friday May 31, 2013 at 6:30pm
5K Run in City Park
After Party in the Denver Zoo

The walk/run will take place in City Park and starts between the southeast side of the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Natural History. The course will loop through the park along the 5280 contour – you’ll be at exactly 1 mile above sea level!

Still not sure not sure if this is the race for you? Here are a few reasons to get involved…

Entry to the Denver Zoo for the private afterwards with live music
2 drink tickets for beer or wine (ID required)
T-shirt with a new, 2013 design
SWAG bag with coupons and discounts

Plus, by participating you are helping Underwearness change the lives of children, one new pair of underwear at a time! For more information on how we use something as simple as new underwear to make a difference check out our About page!

You can register online. Get your registration in by April 1st for the early bird discount!

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Mark Your Calendar… Drop Your Drawers 5K

UNDERWEARNESS — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:12:01 +0000

It is official! We have set a date and opened registration for the Drop Your Drawers 5K! This 4th annual event is happening at City Park in Denver and includes private access to the Denver Zoo!

If you ran this race last year you know what a great cause it is benefitting and how much fun it is. Unfortunately you also know first hand just how hot a July evening can be! Not only did we send out surveys to get your feedback on last years race…we listened! This year the race will be held on Friday, May 31st! We can’t guarantee the weather will be perfect but at least we have a chance of having reasonable running temperatures!

Registration is open and waiting for you to commit to a spring 5K. Click here to register and to get all of the details!

To stay up to date with everything going on with the Drop Your Drawers 5K and Underwearness please like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! You won’t regret it…promise!

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Helping Staten Island’s Children

UNDERWEARNESS — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:36:55 +0000

Last month the East Coast was hammered by Hurricane Sandy. The storm left the coast demolished, people homeless and lives devastated. We have all seen the news coverage, gasped as the footage showing homes wiped away and prayed for everyone involved. But more importantly we watched the nation leap into action and do whatever was necessary to help the people living on the East Coast. Those who lived in the path of Sandy were desperately in need of food, shelter and clothing…and people across the nation immediately sent supplies and man power. Homes were opened to strangers, food was provided, clothes were donated. But one important thing was forgot. Something simple, but essential.

Underwear.

People were donating used clothing but those that lost their homes and belongings were in need of something simpler than jeans and a t shirt. They needed clean underwear! This need had gone beyond the days of putting off laundry day and Underwearness wanted to help! After all, outfitting children with fresh, new underwear is kind of our thing.

Along with the rest of the nation we wanted to help, to make a difference in such a trying time. So we did what we do best. We hosted an underwear drive, accepted donations and went underwear shopping!

A short time later we had gathered up 2,500 pairs of underwear, basically cleaning out the aisles at the local Walmart! We were on a mission. We had children to help! To stay efficient we started a mini assembly line at the check out…pile up the conveyor belt, overwork the cashier, build boxes, fill boxes, repeat!

Our next stop involved toting a lot of boxes into the shipping store and keeping the postal service in business! We ended up with 20 boxes to ship off to Staten Island! Yes, you read that right! Twenty boxes with 2,500 pairs of new underwear!

We spent our day collecting underwear and donations then taping up boxes. All because of you and your donations! Thanks to you and your generosity we were able to act quickly and send off enough underwear to help over 400 children…with just a few days of notice! This is truly amazing and inspirational! Thank you all so very much.

If you are just now finding out about our underwear drive for the children of Staten Island and want to help we are definitely still taking donations! We will not hesitate to make another trip out to buy and mail underwear. These children need the help and we are willing to do whatever we can! If you would like to help to donate please head over to our “how you can help” page to get information on making a monetary donation or where to send packages of new underwear. We do truly appreciate your generosity, as do the children of Staten Island! Thank you!

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