Flips and Fundraising

Now that the blog has launched and you've been updated on Charlie's training for 2012, we'd like to stop for a minute and give one big (HUGE, actually) THANK YOU to everyone who has been supporting Charlie's journey.  Collectively, you've been providing the means for one person to reach for their lifelong dream.  No matter how big or small the donation, you've become a part of this journey and Charlie's appreciation is beyond words. We love to hear the stories that occasionally come in along side a donation. Here is one that particularly touched our hearts..
"My sons met Charlie at the CATS Super Camp in Boulder, Colorado last month. They have not stopped talking about him. Each year the boys select a different charity to donate money instead of gifts from their friends for their birthday. This year, they wanted to support Charlie. The boys raised a total of $365. We wish Charlie all the best of luck, and will be cheering all the way to London 2012!"
 
Thanks to these boys for having such big hearts and thank you to everyone who have donated their dollars, given their time or simply shared Charlie's story. 

CONGRATS!

Congratulations to Jonathan Horton who took home his second consecutive all-around title at 2010 Visa Championships!! Read all about the competition here.

Off to Texas!

Jonathan & Charlie  taking a quick break during training in Texas

First up, we want to update all of Charlies supporters on his training. Soon after  FlipforCharlie.com launched, Charlie was on his way to Houston, Texas. He has been training at Cypress Gymnastics Academy alongside Jonathan Horton with coach Tom Meadows.  So far, training is going well. He trains 2 times a day- 2 hours in the morning and 3 hours at night and hopes to start in national competitions this coming December. Check back here for dates and locations. Once a month, Charlie returns to San Diego to visit with his wife and continue to train their team at San Diego United Training Center.   At the end of the week, it's back to Houston for his own training.

On his (rare) downtime, Charlie is adjusting to life in Texas-- today's forecast 97 degrees!

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Welcome to the Flip for Charlie Blog!!

We're flippin out! The Flip for Charlie blog has (finally) launched.  Here you can keep up to date with Charlie's training, fundraising, events and news! It will be the place to go to find the most current information. Check in often, or follow this blog so you will be notified everytime we post something new.
It's been a busy year and there is a lot to catch up on so stay tuned!