Zoom-a-thon in The Birmingham News

Beverly Taylor with The Birmingham News came to visit us on Thursday to watch the Zoom-a-thon. She took pictures for the paper. Not only were there several pictures published in the print edition on Friday, September 30th, but a whole lot more are in the online edition. Be sure to check them out!

Zoom-a-thon 2011 - Highlights

Since we can't just wholesale put kids pics and vids on the Internet, we give you this video of highlights featuring many backs, backs of heads, and colorful socks and shoes running by...all set to a kicking beat.

Thriller - Z and Friends

Can't Touch This - Z and the OM Eagle

We sure had some fun today during our three runnings of the third annual OMIS Zoom-a-thon. We had some dancing fools! Watch our fearless mascot Z and the OM Eagle dance to MC Hammer's Can't Touch This!

Z and the Cheese Puffs

Dick's Sporting Goods - Proud Sponsor of Zoom-a-thon 2011

The Adventures of Z - The Music Video

Z's been travelling around lately and visiting some of our sponsors. We have more videos on the way to show you how those visit went, but in the meantime, enjoy this music video.

The Melting Pot: Proud Sponsor of Zoom-a-thon 2011

Oh, that Z! Even when Z tries a little fine dining, Z does it in a unique way. Watch Z enjoy lunch at The Melting Pot!

LiveFIT: Proud Sponsor of Zoom-a-thon 2011

Watch what happens when Z stops by LiveFIT for a little one-on-one personal training.

Oak Mtn Youth Football & Cheerleading: Proud Sponsor of Zoom-a-thon 2011

Z is such a big fan of Oak Mtn. Football. Watch what happens when Z spends a day at the Oak Mtn. Youth Football and Cheerleading field.

Rave Motion Pictures: Proud Sponsor of Zoom-a-thon 2011

Zoom-a-thon Sponsor: LiveFit

LiveFit is a proud Zoom-a-thon sponsor. Located on Caldwell Mill Road near Hwy 119, they offer personal training and 24 hr a day equipment access. Z learned the hard way that while you can bring your workout clothes and a winning attitude with you, LiveFit trainers ask that you leave your Cheese Puffs at home.

Z's New Look

Took Z a little while to get ready for the Pep Rally, but it was totally worth it when we finally got to see Z's new outfit.

And...We're OFF!

Today we kicked off the Zoom-a-thon pledge collecting season with a music-driven, ball-bouncing, silliness-gone-wild pep rally at OMIS. We finally got to see Z's new look, learned about all the great prizes to be won, and witnessed an epic battle of scooter skills. Now it's time for you to do your part.

You have two weeks to raise as many pledges as you can. Friends, family, and perfect strangers can donate a flat amount or pledge an amount for each lap run during the Zoom-a-thon Run on September 29th. Prizes will be awarded based on the money raised and collected during and after the Zoom-a-thon. Best of all, every penny we raise during the Zoom-a-thon stays right here at Oak Mtn. Intermediate School. There are no middle men to take a cut of the pledges.

Parents, you can do your part by helping your student(s) talk to friends and family. Kids, get those pledges and then come have a great time running in the Zoom-a-thon!

Zoom-a-thon T-shirt for 2011

What do you think of this year's Zoom-a-thon t-shirt? It's Kid Tested, Z Approved. It's a heather grey shirt with navy writing. The back will feature the running Z footprints area for marking laps, as well as the corporate logos of all the businesses who have leant a hand in making our big fundraiser happen.

Be sure to take the time to thank our sponsors if you get the chance, and please consider giving them your business. And don't forget to tell them Z sent you.

Zoom-a-thon Pep Rally - NEXT WEEK!!

Can you feel the excitement building? Our Third Annual Zoom-a-thon Pep Rally is Thursday, September 15th at 1:30pm at OMIS. There will be bouncing balls, loud music, silly jokes, adults acting like children, competitions, prize announcements, Z's new costume, and DANCING NINJA MONKEYS! Okay, maybe not dancing ninja monkeys, but that would have been SO cool, don't you think?

Stay tuned to this site for all the latest Zoom-a-thon information. We'll be posting prize lists, silly videos, and more. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Tell random strangers on the street. It's all for a good cause. Hope to see you there.