Author Archives: Chelsbay

Localism On A Global Scale

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Chelsbay

This discussion shares the experience of Timothy Young and Chris Treter of the On The Ground non-profit that sponsored their recent Run Across Palestine. Chris introduced us to the groups first such effort The Run Across Ethiopia, last summer. Chris … Continue reading →

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The making of “The People and the Olive”: thoughts from filmmaker Aaron Dennis

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Chelsbay

The third day of the Run Across Palestine started in Jerusalem and ended over twenty five  miles away in Arura. It was another incredibly exciting, gruelling and inspiring day.  Like most of the days of the run, the work was … Continue reading →

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Run Across Palestine WELCOME HOME!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Chelsbay

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:00pm until 7:30pm Higher Grounds Trading Co, Traverse City, MI Official FB event Welcome the runners and team home from the Run Across Palestine, a 129-mile, 5 day journey to raise awareness and funds for fair trade olive … Continue reading →

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Readjusting.. thoughts from RAP runner Meryl

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Chelsbay

It has been one week. One week since we took our final steps on the road out of Jenin, finishing into the welcoming arms of the Canaan Fair Trade Association’s members. Complete with a booming drum core and marching uniformed … Continue reading →

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Host a Palestinian “dinner and a movie” party to help spread the word!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Chelsbay

IDEA TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD! – Host a Palestinian “dinner and a movie” party with your friends/family of pita, olive oil, hummus, cucumber, falafel, olives. – But a case of the olive oil ahead of time from Canaan or … Continue reading →

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Day 2: thoughts from runner, Randi Lyn

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Chelsbay

Randi Lyn – Runner This morning I felt the same ache in my body that I felt leaving Traverse City airport a week ago. We had gone through so much with this community within a 24-hour time span. It’s an … Continue reading →

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Day 1 of The Run… thoughts from runner Claire

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Chelsbay

 Written by runner Claire Everhart Claire Everhart recently concluded an internship with Global Village Collection, a fair trade retailer in Delaware, Ohio. She participated in On the Ground’s Run Across Ethiopia in Jan 2011. Claire will be staying in Palestine … Continue reading →

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RAP map and itinerary!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Chelsbay

The big day is coming up quickly! Here’s a note from Chris Treter, a RAP runner and On the Ground board member: “After all your hard work, the moment has come to launch RAP!!!!! Timothy and I are sitting silently overlooking … Continue reading →

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Meet the RAP team!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Chelsbay

Below our our team members for the Run Across Palestine. Read on for more about this dynamic crew! Also follow along with their posts in our blog and on the Run Across Palestine Facebook. Timothy Fitzgerald Young – RAE Team Leader Timothy … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice Training for the Run Across Palestine

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Chelsbay

How do you prepare to run 129 miles in 5 days across Palestine? It starts with training runs in the cold, for hours on end. In this short video, many of the runners for the upcoming Run Across Palestine spend … Continue reading →

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