In The Pink: Fundraising Update

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Fundraising Update

I'm at 56% of fundraising goal for the June Rocky Mount Avon Walk. Thank you to all who have contributed. I have 114 days to raise the require $1,800 for the Avon Walk and I will also be walking in the Denver and Colorado Springs Susan G. Komen walks.

Isn't this a fantastic shirt? The ribbon is taken from the picture that my youngest son, Patrick painted for me. The wonderful people at Shirts Plus took his artwork and a quote I selected and created this wonderful design.

I am taking orders to help raise funds the three walks. My husband, Tony, is working on the Crew for the Avon Walk. Patrick wanted to be part of the youth crew, but due to a limited number of slots was not selected. He's too young to participate in the walk, but he's committed to helping me fundraise and train for the walks. What a Battle Buddy!

Here's information for ordering shirts
Prices:
Short Sleeve Shirts - $12.50 each (if you are in the Colorado Springs area). Sizes are available in Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, and Adult Extra Large. If you would like a ladies shirt, please add $1. An XXL is an additional $1 and an XXXL is an additional $2. Long sleeve shirts are available for $17. $5 from each shirt goes to three walks in which I am participating. The shirts are 100% cotton and pre-shrunk.

If you don't live in the Colorado Springs area but would like a shirt send me your zip code and I'll figure out shipping. I'd love to cover the cost of shipping, but my salary as a librarian just won't cover it.

If you'd like to donate but do not want a shirt you can do so online here at My Avon Walk Personal Page.

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My Story

I am an elementary school librarian, mother of two teen boys and married to a wonderful husband who also happens to be a Combat Engineer. I was raised by my grandparents, my Granny in particular. Some say I look very much like her. I know we favor in a lot of ways, not including looks. My family has always had a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. Being diagnosed with breast cancer, caught me totally by surprise.

Over the last twelve months I have read a lot of Joel Osteen. One of things he advocates is that when you are challenged, you should find away to help others. Having financial difficulty, mow the lawn for a single mom for free, buy a cup of coffee for a homeless person - that sort of thing. When I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in November 2010, I wondered just what could I do to help others in the same situation. I'm a librarian, so I don't have the financial resources to help (though I will be participating in efforts to raise funds for research and to provide mammograms for women who might not be able to afford them) and I was at a loss as to how I could help someone else. Then it hit me. Once I shared my diagnosis with others, women - some I barely knew, took the time to share their struggles and successes with breast cancer. Those words of encouragement from women who knew exactly what I am going through meant a great deal.

At first I was hesitant to start this blog (and not because I currently have three other blogs going). I was afraid it would seem as though I was seeking attention. Then I thought, attention is just what this disease and many other diseases need. If I share my story, maybe it will bring comfort to another woman going through the same challenges. Though I'm currently an elementary librarian, I do have fantastic training as a reference librarian. I can share information about research, resources, diets, etc with others and maybe in the process I can do a little good.

I hope you will bear with me on what my doctor assures me is not a speed race, but a marathon. I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you are going through and how I or someone else can help. And know that this blog is not just for those with cancer, but family members as well. Cancer (or any disease for that matter) doesn't hurt just the person who has it, but it is painful for the friends and family as well. This is a fight that is won when we all fight together.

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

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