In conjunction with running and physical activity, JUST RUN promotes good citizenship. When students accumulate milage totals up to the marathon distance of 26 miles AND have performed 26 acts of good citizenship, called Just Deeds, they can be awarded the Just Deeds Certificate of Congratulations.
When 50 miles have been run, participants in Monterey and other designated counties will receive JUST RUN tee shirts. Use the Just Deeds form to record the student's Just Deeds.
Examples of Just Deeds performed by childen in JUST RUN
HELPING AROUND THE HOUSE
Cleaned our bathroom
Made my own luch for school
Helped my little brother get ready for school
Helped my brother learn how to ride his bike
Washed the car
Vacuumed the living room
Washed the dishes without being asked
Helped clean out the garage
Helped my mom shred papers
Helped to blow off our driveway and rake leaves
Cleaned my bedroom and closet
Made my own breakfast
I helped my little sister with her homework
Set the table for our Thanksgiving meal
Gave our dog a bath
Helped Mom bake cookies for our church
Helped grocery shop with my mom
Helped my dad plant new plants
Mowed the lawn
Made parents' bed without being asked
Made pies for the needy with my mom
Read stories to my little brother
Unloaded the shopping bags from Mom's car trunk
Took out the trash at home
Helped to take care of baby brother in an emergency when Mother had to go to the hospital.
HELPING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Took the neighbor's dog for a walk
Donated hair to Locks of Love
Spent the afternoon helping Grandma
Mowed the neighbor's lawn for free
Took care of our neighbor's cat during the day
VOLUNTEERED IN THE COMMUNITY
Volunteered handing out food for the homeless at Dorothy's Kitchen in Salinas
Spent two hours of volunteer time helping set up and decorate the stage for a Kinder Concert at school
Helped fill and hand out water cups at a race
HELPING AT SCHOOL
Helped clean the school yard after school
Helped my teacher clean up the classroom after school
Taught the class running running group some new stretches and exercises
Helped clean the classroom at lunch
Helped my teacher count laps during JUST RUN
HELPED WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
Helped in a local beach clean-up
Planted some trees in our yard with my dad
Sorted our trash and recycled the paper and bottles
Used reusable bags
Used reusable water and beverage containers
Turn out the lights when I leave the room or if no one is in them
I walk to school and to the store instead of having Mom take me
We carpool whenever we can
Picked up tash in the park