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The acclaimed fashion house of Missoni and the international supermodel/entrepreneur Iman will be honored at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style on October 23 at 7 pm. The event will take place on the legendary shopping street and will include a special silent auction to benefit Save the Children. The charity helps families affected by the east African food crisis. Iman, born in Somalia, is the organization's ambassador. source

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Less than 24 hrs till #toughmudder for @SavetheChildren go to @KMcKOnline and donate now! I am getting nervous about the altitude..

They say lots of gatorade or pedialite helps ..

Packing now or the plane for #toughmudder #EastAfrica here is my kit

Bag packed and in the words of Renton in Trainspotting .." and now.. NOW , I'm ready."

via @therealkmckidd on twitter 17 Sep

we call for each follower of @therealkmckidd and @kmckonline and our forum, Facebook page and tumblr members to please donate just $1 today and support Kevin  ~ donate Here

Tough Mudder NorCal page http://toughmudder.com/events/norcal2011/

Participant Pack What to wear, event & course info, etc.
http://toughmudder.com/events/norcal2011/norcal-participant-pack

Spectators can ride the Cable Car from the start area for $29 to see the following obstacles: Everest ¼ Pipe, Spiders Web, Chernobyl Jacuzzi, Mystery Obstacle, and Funky Monkey. From these obstacles, it is possible to walk down a short hill to see: Underwater Tunnels, Boa Constrictor, and Walk the Plank.

(Also go to http://www.squaw.com to see live webcam shots.)
http://www.squaw.com/uber-cam Uber Cam @ High Camp
http://www.squaw.com/high-camp-cam High Camp Cam
http://www.squaw.com/base-cam Base Cam

**There WILL be a costume contest at 9:00AM each day. The winner WILL win a season pass.
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Start Times ( by day & last name) http://toughmudder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NorCal-Start-Times_9.1.pdf

Kevin is on page 189 and 5th one down. It lists his Start Time as:
KEVIN MCKIDD  M  Sunday  11:40 AM Stray Dogs  (he is in Start Group #12)
Other Stray Dogs start at various other times. (8am, 9am, 11:40am)

Stray Dogs team :
Kevin McKidd (Grey's Anatomy, ROME)
Simon Mirren (Ex. Prod., Criminal Minds)
David James Elliott (C.S.I: New York, J.A.G)
Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds)
Alex Hackford
Gary Love
James Strom
Joe Jetsyn
John Jetsyn
Jon Barton
Rick Dunkle
Scott Seidel
Scott Wilson
Jace Sparks
Wesley Olison

see below a list of the obsticals Kevin will have to deal with in todays Tough Mudder

Kilt-Clad Kevin McKidd to Conquer NorCal Tough Mudder for Kids in East Africa

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WESTPORT, Conn. (Sept. 13, 2011) -- Scottish actor Kevin McKidd (Grey's Anatomy, Brave, Percy Jackson) will soon trade in his doctor scrubs for a classic kilt as he gets down in the mud to raise money for Save the Children’s East Africa relief efforts.

On Sunday, Sept. 18, McKidd will compete in the NorCal Tough Mudder in Squaw Valley, Calif. A 10-mile course designed by British Special Forces, the Tough Mudder — known for its mud pits, cliffs, and electric shock obstacles — is designed to test a participant’s strength, stamina, toughness, mental grit and camaraderie. McKidd will “mud it” alongside fellow actors Shemar Moore, Simon Mirren and the ‘Stray Dogs’ team while raising funds for the children affected by the food crisis in East Africa.

McKidd has been getting savvy with his social networks to raise money for the cause. In just over a month, McKidd has raised over $10,000, promising to don a traditional Scottish kilt during the Tough Mudder once he reached the $10,000 mark. Nicknamed ‘The Tough Giving Challenge’ by his fan site, KevinMcKiddOnline, McKidd continues to entice his nearly 14,000 Twitter fans to donate with just 140 characters.

“Was up at 5:30 back in the gym — dreaded it but was happy that by 7:30 I had done my work for the day- recovery shake, shower and to work!” McKidd tweeted after one of his early morning workouts with the Stray Dogs team.

“Kevin continues to keep the spotlight on the children of the East Africa food crisis with both his social media use and out-of-the-box fundraising methods,” said Save the Children’s President & CEO Carolyn Miles. “First with Save the Children’s 24-hour Fast-A-Thon and now the Tough Mudder, we are looking forward to seeing what extreme stunt Kevin will take on next.”

The money raised by McKidd will go toward Save the Children’s regional Horn of Africa response. Save the children is responding in a range of ways: In Ethiopia, the organization is feeding malnourished children. For example in Kenya, Save the Children is counseling children who arrive at the refugee camp unaccompanied and helping them locate family members in the camp. If no family members are found, Save the Children finds a foster family for the child.

McKidd previously tweeted throughout Save the Children’s “Fast-A-Thon,” where he gave up food for 24-hours to show his support for the children affected by what has been termed as the worst drought in over 60 years. He also starred in a recent public service announcement for Save the Children. The PSA can be viewed here.

Save the Children is the leading, independent organization that creates lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Grey’s Anatomy star to raise money for Save the Children Chase Wright 12 September 2011

Scottish actor and Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd will soon trade in his doctor scrubs for a classic kilt as he gets down in the mud to raise money for the Westport-based nonprofit Save the Children.

On Sunday, Sept. 18, McKidd will compete in the NorCal Tough Mudder in Squaw Valley, Calif, a 10-mile course designed by British Special Forces.

The Tough Mudder — known for its mud pits, cliffs, and electric shock obstacles — is designed to test a participant’s strength, stamina, toughness, mental grit and camaraderie.

McKidd will “mud it” alongside fellow actors Shemar Moore, Simon Mirren and the ‘Stray Dogs’ team while raising funds for the children affected by the food crisis in East Africa.

McKidd has been getting savvy with his social networks to raise money for the cause. In just over a month, McKidd has raised more than $10,000, promising to don a traditional Scottish kilt during the Tough Mudder once he reached the $10,000 mark.

Nicknamed ‘The Tough Giving Challenge’ by his fan site, KevinMcKiddOnline, McKidd continues to entice his nearly 14,000 Twitter fans to donate with just 140 characters.

“Was up at 5:30 back in the gym — dreaded it but was happy that by 7:30 I had done my work for the day- recovery shake, shower and to work!” McKidd tweeted after one of his early morning workouts with the Stray Dogs team.

“Kevin continues to keep the spotlight on the children of the East Africa food crisis with both his social media use and out-of-the-box fundraising methods,” said Save the Children’s President & CEO Carolyn Miles. “First with Save the Children’s 24-hour Fast-A-Thon and now the Tough Mudder, we are looking forward to seeing what extreme stunt Kevin will take on next.”

The money raised by McKidd will go toward Save the Children’s regional Horn of Africa response. Save the children is responding in a range of ways: In Ethiopia, the organization is feeding malnourished children. For example in Kenya, Save the Children is counseling children who arrive at the refugee camp unaccompanied and helping them locate family members in the camp. If no family members are found, Save the Children finds a foster family for the child.

McKidd previously tweeted throughout Save the Children’s “Fast-A-Thon,” where he gave up food for 24-hours to show his support for the children affected by what has been termed as the worst drought in over 60 years. He also starred in a recent public service announcement for Save the Children.

Supermodel Iman and actor Kevin McKidd backed a Save the Children sponsored 24-hour “Fast-A-Thon” on August 8 to raise awareness and funds for children suffering from the East Africa food crisis.

Participants in the Fast-a-Thon skipped a snack, meal or a day’s worth of food. Iman supported the Fast-A-Thon through her social networks, while Kevin McKidd joined Save the Children staff, volunteers and supporters in fasting while on the Grey’s Anatomy set, and ended the fast on August 9, his birthday. Last week, Kevin McKidd and Save the Children released a PSA to generate more awareness of the emergency situation in East Africa, which can be viewed here.

A severe food shortage from the worst drought in 60 years is threatening the lives of close to 3 million children in East Africa. Save the Children is delivering life-saving food, water, medicines and care to children and families affected by child hunger crisis in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. Given the scale of the East Africa food crisis, Save the Children globally is seeking to raise $100 million for its humanitarian response.


Read more: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/6751-iman-and-kevin-mckidd-fast-for-charity#ixzz1UhaPa8Ki

Many thanks to GreysArwen for putting together the above video

This year we decided not to organize a Birthday present for Kevin but instead we  ask you to support Kevin and sponsor him for the Tough Mudder  challenge he will be doing in September, proceeds to Save The Children : East Africa

Keep It Going
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/kmkonline/stc-eastafrica

Happy Birthday Kevin from all of us at Kevin McKidd Online

Kevin Tweeted Yesterday from KMcKOnline and TheRealKMcKidd here are some of the photos and tweets