Barack:When I decided to run for president

Barack Obama

Naresh --

When I decided to run for president, I had significantly fewer gray hairs than I do today.

Michelle says I've earned them, which is the nicest possible way to say I'm getting older.

In fact, I'm turning 51 in a couple weeks, and to celebrate I'm heading home to Chicago for a get-together at my house.

I'd love for you to be one of my guests.

Donate $3 or whatever you can to support the campaign, and you'll be automatically entered to join me at home in Chicago -- flight and hotel covered for you and a guest of your choice.

Chicago is where I fell in love with my wife and where our daughters were born. It's where decades ago I first started as a community organizer and where, six years ago, I first talked with Michelle about the possibility of running for president.

I'm looking forward to spending a few hours celebrating there before it's all systems go for the final weeks of the election.

Should be fun.

Thanks for all your support so far. If you can, enter today for a chance to join me and some friends at my house in Chicago, and I can thank you in person:

https://donate.barackobama.com/My-Birthday

Hope to see you soon,

Barack

 

 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

A little Olympic fun We can't all compete in the Olympics this summer, but in just a few days we can all experience some of the fun of the games in our own communities. On Saturday, July 28, we're launching a Let's Move! Olympic Fun Day Meetup. In cities and towns all across America, family, friends, and neighbors will come together to participate in Olympic-inspired games and activities. And we want you to join the festivities: What: Let's Move! Olympic Fun Day When: Saturday, July 28 Where: RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/lets-move July 28 is the first day of competition for the Olympians in London. One month later, on August 29, the Paralympic Games begin. While Team USA is getting ready to take on the world, you can show your support for our athletes -- not just by cheering them on, but by living up to the example they set. And if you're participating in the Olympic Fun Day, we want to know about it. Share your photos and updates using the hashtag #LetsMoveDay. We'll highlight activities happening across the country on LetsMove.gov, Twitter, and Facebook. To get started, just RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/lets-move P.S. -- First Lady Michelle Obama sat down to talk about the Meetups and why it's so important for kids to be active. So take a moment and watch the First Lady, then sign up. Stay Connected