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stoney321I had the Mr. walk Miss Emily to school today so I could get an early start on my 15 miles. I am so freaking tired, I can barley walk to the fridge for water. But it's worth it!! (Oh, side note. I realized I made a MAJOR mathematical error, and I apologize. I walk a 10 minute mile, not 10 mph, which is insane. I walk 6 mph. Although today I walked a 9 minute mile. For 15 miles. I thank you.)
Everybody knows what the pink ribbon is. Everyone knows what the Race for the Cure is (and the shop for the cure, burp for the cure, on and on. I am not doing those. I'm doing the 3-Day. How is it different?
Last time I participated, I had no idea what to expect from this event. I rushed ahead of the pack of 2600+ walkers so I could stretch my legs and enjoy the weather. And the first group of people standing along the roadside cheering us on had a young father with his little son (about 3ish) and they had shirts with his deceased wife's picture on it. He thanked EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US that day, telling us that we were doing this so his son's wife wouldn't suffer the same tragedy that his had.
The next group of people were four women, bald and beautiful, and under chemo. They rattled cowbells and blew whistles and threw candies at us, and thanked us for helping them.
It's personal for me. I know this is personal for a lot of you, too.
I have three favors to ask.
1. Please, Please consider making a donation to my team, so we can all help these women. Even if it's one dollar, it's one dollar more than they had. If you would rather send cash or a check, please email me at stoney.onlj[at]gmail.com for information on how to do so. every dollar counts and means so much!
2. If you have a loved one that didn't win their fight against breast cancer and you would like for me to carry their name with me to the Winner's Circle, it would be my honor. Leave a comment with their name, and you'll know they are surrounded with people who want to help others win this fight.
3. REGULARLY CHECK YOUR BREASTS. Make it fun! Get someone else to do it for you. ;) Early detection is the key. Last time in 2006, I had a someone on my flist that heeded the advice, found a lump, and immediately had surgery. I'm talking within 2 weeks of me mentioning this. She made it through with flying colors, but that's because SHE FOUND SOMETHING and CHECKED IT OUT. Don't think that being 20 protects you. In 2006 there was a grandpa that did all 12 3-day walks in memory of his 21 year old grand daughter who died from breast cancer. PLEASE. It's so simple to do, and so important that you do it.
Climbing off my soapbox now. :)
The final days are coming up for donations. And really: maybe skip a Starbucks today and send 3 bucks to someone who needs medical treatment to stay alive? I know that sounds overly dire, but it's the reality. For those that have made donations, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I won't let you down come November 7th!
(And feel free to share the link to my team's donation page with anyone that you know that wants to contribute.)
[ETA] for clarity: I have a team this year, Team Lackadasies. My partner is Christienne, and as she is way below her goal due to a combination of things (her office forbidding her to fundraise on their property and living in a new place), I linked to her name for any incoming donations. What's important is that the money goes to the women who need it, right? Thanks for bringing that to my attention, and sorry for the confusion!
Everybody knows what the pink ribbon is. Everyone knows what the Race for the Cure is (and the shop for the cure, burp for the cure, on and on. I am not doing those. I'm doing the 3-Day. How is it different?
- this isn't a mile or five mile stroll/jog (not to put those down. this just isn't the same thing.)
- this is 60 miles in one weekend. (last time I did all 60 in roughly 18.5 hours. *coughs on nails, polishes on shirt*)
- this is an organization that gives 100% of the donations received directly to women in need
- this pays for their medical costs
- their treatments
- their surgeries
- this even can cover the cost of groceries and childcare for certain women who need extra assistance to be treated for breast cancer
- everyone involved (me, the volunteers, etc) pays for all of their own expenses
- and if I don't raise my goal of $2200, I pay the difference. That's how dedicated I am to this cause
Last time I participated, I had no idea what to expect from this event. I rushed ahead of the pack of 2600+ walkers so I could stretch my legs and enjoy the weather. And the first group of people standing along the roadside cheering us on had a young father with his little son (about 3ish) and they had shirts with his deceased wife's picture on it. He thanked EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US that day, telling us that we were doing this so his son's wife wouldn't suffer the same tragedy that his had.
The next group of people were four women, bald and beautiful, and under chemo. They rattled cowbells and blew whistles and threw candies at us, and thanked us for helping them.
It's personal for me. I know this is personal for a lot of you, too.
I have three favors to ask.
1. Please, Please consider making a donation to my team, so we can all help these women. Even if it's one dollar, it's one dollar more than they had. If you would rather send cash or a check, please email me at stoney.onlj[at]gmail.com for information on how to do so. every dollar counts and means so much!
2. If you have a loved one that didn't win their fight against breast cancer and you would like for me to carry their name with me to the Winner's Circle, it would be my honor. Leave a comment with their name, and you'll know they are surrounded with people who want to help others win this fight.
3. REGULARLY CHECK YOUR BREASTS. Make it fun! Get someone else to do it for you. ;) Early detection is the key. Last time in 2006, I had a someone on my flist that heeded the advice, found a lump, and immediately had surgery. I'm talking within 2 weeks of me mentioning this. She made it through with flying colors, but that's because SHE FOUND SOMETHING and CHECKED IT OUT. Don't think that being 20 protects you. In 2006 there was a grandpa that did all 12 3-day walks in memory of his 21 year old grand daughter who died from breast cancer. PLEASE. It's so simple to do, and so important that you do it.
Climbing off my soapbox now. :)
The final days are coming up for donations. And really: maybe skip a Starbucks today and send 3 bucks to someone who needs medical treatment to stay alive? I know that sounds overly dire, but it's the reality. For those that have made donations, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I won't let you down come November 7th!
(And feel free to share the link to my team's donation page with anyone that you know that wants to contribute.)
[ETA] for clarity: I have a team this year, Team Lackadasies. My partner is Christienne, and as she is way below her goal due to a combination of things (her office forbidding her to fundraise on their property and living in a new place), I linked to her name for any incoming donations. What's important is that the money goes to the women who need it, right? Thanks for bringing that to my attention, and sorry for the confusion!
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Date: 2008-10-15 03:58 pm (UTC)I just wanted to let you know that the link to your donation site in this post is different from the link to your donation site in other posts, and I wanted to make sure that I was donating to the right one...
This (http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/DallasFtWorthEvent?px=1885952&pg=personal&fr_id=1184) is what comes up in this post.
And, this (http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/DallasFtWorthEvent?px=1149946&pg=personal&fr_id=1184) is what came up on your pasts posts. So, I'm a bit confused.
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Date: 2008-10-15 06:50 pm (UTC)I'm actually thinking about participating in the 3-day next year, when lawschool/wedding/symposium isn't blowing up in my face. :D
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Date: 2008-10-15 05:43 pm (UTC)*hugs you and your mom more, just because*
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Date: 2008-10-15 05:46 pm (UTC)<3
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Date: 2008-10-15 08:50 pm (UTC)And thank you - you've helped tremendously, I might add!! And heee - she came up with our team name. :D
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Date: 2008-10-15 10:09 pm (UTC)Anyhoo.... if you could carry my Mother in laws name to the winners circle I would be super happy.
Her name was Catherine Caudill. She lost her battle with breast cancer 12 years ago.
This is such a wonderful thing you are doing.
I <3 U
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Date: 2008-10-16 11:29 am (UTC)I *did* see your donation, and a thousand apollogies for not sending you a thank you! *face palm* I don't know how I let that slip past me, so sorry! THANK YOU.
And it would be my honor to bring her there with me. <3
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Date: 2008-10-15 11:05 pm (UTC)Nancy
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Date: 2008-10-16 11:28 am (UTC)*hugs you bunches*
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Date: 2008-10-16 04:38 pm (UTC)With me it's not starbucks or donating, it's more charity a or charity b, but I'll kick you a few bucks when I'm at a computer.
The 6mph thing is still pretty fast. I walk to/from work, and I don't get much better than 4. Impressive! A 9-minute mile is about how fast I can run, lol.
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Date: 2008-10-16 06:53 pm (UTC)Lois Geraldine Martin - Grandmother, currently undergoing chemo therapy. Last I talked to my mom, I think Grandma is going to have a double mastectomy later this year
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Date: 2008-10-16 10:22 pm (UTC)*sniffles*
*massages your legs*
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Date: 2008-10-16 10:44 pm (UTC)Ooooooh, right at the Achilles..... *purr*
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Date: 2008-10-21 12:10 pm (UTC)I just left a message at your LJ and you are FANTASTIC inside and out! <3
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Date: 2008-10-27 12:33 pm (UTC)Thank you so very much!!!
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Date: 2008-10-31 02:20 pm (UTC)Seriously, what you're doing makes me believe that good things can happen in the world. Keep it up, you're an inspiration to us all. And I just donated a bit (wish I had more), and I really hope you make your goal.
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Date: 2008-10-31 03:07 pm (UTC)I just saw that donation, and let me tell you: no amount is too small, every bit really helps! Thank you.
And it would be my honor to carry Jane's name with me! What a sweet woman to support you - it's only fitting that we bring her with us!
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Date: 2008-10-31 03:24 pm (UTC)Cora Leindecker
Thanks, babe.
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Date: 2008-10-31 03:57 pm (UTC)And I just saw the second donation. Sal, thank you so much. I just love you to bits, you know.
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Date: 2008-10-31 03:58 pm (UTC)Thanks for doing this, don't let people get you down.
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Date: 2008-10-31 04:31 pm (UTC)And nothing can bring me down right now, I'm so excited for this to happen! It's something I look forward to every year. :)
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Date: 2008-10-31 06:54 pm (UTC)I'd love for you to carry my friend Lisa Knapman-Smith who is 29 and dying of breast cancer (that spread to the lymph system). Her little boy who was born 16 weeks early only just turned one. Life sucks sometimes.
You walk waaaaaaaaay faster than me..
*huggles*
*cheers you on cos you're amazing*
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Date: 2008-11-01 07:25 pm (UTC)Lisa Knapman-Smith
Date: 2009-03-19 04:02 am (UTC)Please could you also carry my Aunt Fays name, Fay Nunes Vaz lost her battle with breast cancer, bravely fighting for her 2 sons and 2 daughters on this earth, however she went to be with her son who died of cancer at just 2 years old, this was over 20 years ago, I remember my aunts bubbly smile to this day.
Kind regards, and well wishes for your walk.
Manda
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Date: 2009-03-19 01:14 pm (UTC)I have nothing but well wishes for your friend, but please understand that this particular post is from November. I'll wish and hope for comfort and ease for your friend, of course, but please know that I did the cancer walk months ago.