Jan’s Fans 2007 - Chicago

I just got the flyer for Jans Fans in the mail today. This will take place at the same time as the MS Walk, 05/06/07. Jans Fans is a team for the Multiple Sclerosis Walk that barefoots instead of walks. I went in 2005 (you can see my goofy pink drysuit in the flyer picture) and had a great time, actually footing while it was snowing that day. I'd like the Chicago guys to consider going this year because-

A) This is a great cause. MS is a horrible disease and this event is the real deal- rather than a wimpy "walk", these guys and gals foot in the cold water which actually replicates some MS symptoms- numb hands and feet, etc. Tom and Janice Hart are the real deal too. Tom is a barefootcentral.com member and a super dooper guy. Jan is extremely nice and is the one with MS- the "Jan" in "Jan's Fans". They've been doing this for years and are one of the top-earning teams in the fight.

B) It's fun. Free food, great people, cool T-Shirts plenty of boats and barefooting for everyone. Extra drysuits and anything you need to foot will be there. Chicago Mastercraft usually provides the boats for the event. Plus, you can tell people you footed for a cool cause in the cold.

Unfortunately, I won't be there this year because I have other obligations on that weekend (hello Kentucky Derby Weekend). However, I will be donating to the cause anyway and I figured this post is the least I can do.

Jan's Fans Site

Jan’s Fans/c/o Hart

15774 S. LaGrange Rd. #207

Orland Park , IL60462

For more information please call Tom Hart at

708-822-8430 (cell)

or E mail us at hartski@sbcglobal.net

The site is a bit outdated but IIRC it is in the same place every year. I'll scan in the flyer when I get home.

I scanned the whole flyer and signup form. Again, you can see me in the flyer!

Jans Fans Flyer 07

Edit: I guess you can't really see me too well now that I look at it.

I didn't, but I may be up for it.

What a great idea! That is a really cool thing.    I'm a fan of Jan.

You don't have to barefoot. These guys will teach you how, if you want to learn, but you can do anything including ski on combos.

Ski on Randy...and Jan!

quinner: Where is that Potowotomie place you mentioned? When I was a youngster (long ago) my parents used to tale us to an Inn by that name at Pokagon State park.

john

Hey JBear,

Potowotomie Park on the Fox River in St. Charles, IL. Used to ski there quite a bit many years ago. Only a short run of deep enough water but there was a course and a jump and not much traffic back then.

jbear

I did the entire conversion and do all the driving. Will have three trips to Chicago this wk.

Lake James was fun it was only the 2nd time out for the Tique and all went well. My Grandparents had a place on Lake Tippy where I spent most of my summer wk.ends. Lots of fun. Thats when I had my Chris Craft woody

jbear


People think a boat is expensive to operate, they ought to try a bus. I can only afford to drive on charters, no private use.
Fuel (4.8mi/gal, insurance and maintinance it costs over $1.50/mile just for those three items to turn the wheels.

Their have been some good parties onboard with dancing girls ect.. To bad I was driving.
Do get into some nice places plus some interesting clubs. Most of our work is corporate in nature. Have been doing this since 1985 and it is to the point where nothing is very new. For 11 years I was teaching and driving with 4 sons at home. My wife was ready to kill me. I retired from teaching in 1996 and now only drive so it is not as bad.

Guys, this event is this Sunday. If you are going to come, please let me know by posting here. We need to be on the water between 8 AM and 11 AM. Try to drum up some checks from family and friends. You can register at MS Walk Illinois and you'll get a little website for online donations or you could register last-minute at the event. Generally they would prefer that you register beforehand. I'm personally shooting for 200 bucks total from friends and family, but any amount is fine. Either way its a good opportunity to hang out with fellow footers and CC fans.