And the fundraising race has begun!
I finally started to send out emails to my family and friends about the 24hr relay I'm doing again this year for the American Cancer Society. I can't believe it's been almost 10 years since I first joined in on this fight. And this year marks the 3rd year that I'm fundraising for my mom. She was diagnosed in Feb 2009. The week of my grandmother's funeral. It was probably the worst timing ever for her doctor to call and tell her. Yet, at the same time, it was good because she was surrounded by her close family and friends to help with the emotional support.
I think because my mom never showed how fragile it made her feel, it helped me help her. She is a fighter. My mother always had a smile on her face. Even through chemo, she made it seem effortless. To be honest, I was worried every day, but the strength in her made me feel better about whatever the outcome. Thankfully, chemo and surgery worked and she's been in remission for a couple years now. And will for a long time.
I know that cancer has affected all of us in some way. I hope that you can find it in your heart to help save some birthdays with a donation, large or small. Instead of buying that cup of coffee, donate the $5 and help save a life. I set a fundraising goal or $800 which is totally attainable but only with your help.
Thank you to Jeff and Rob for your awesome donations! Love you guys!
You can find my fundraising page here. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Jersey Decorations
So I've been working on getting the ribbons ready to decorate my racing jersey. I found some gold puffy paint and blue ribbon. They turned out really well. The gold really stands out on the blue. Now I just have to sew them on. That'll take some time seeing as I'm not the best seamstress but I can do little things like this. It makes me want to take a sewing class.
I'm including a picture so you can see what they look like. When it's all done, I'll post the completed picture.
A BIG thank you goes out to all my super donors! Thank you for your $100+ donation!!
I'm including a picture so you can see what they look like. When it's all done, I'll post the completed picture.
A BIG thank you goes out to all my super donors! Thank you for your $100+ donation!!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
I have awesome mentees!
I'm so proud of my mentees!! They are doing awesome in training and with their fundraising. Re-commitment is Monday and it looks like all of them are sticking with it and going to continue on to race day in Vegas. I'm so excited! Together, so far, they have raised $6,090! WOW! It's really nice to know that I'm helping them, even in a minute way. It's gratifying.
My fundraising is going well too. I'm up to $2,660. Which is about 53% of my goal. Friday I tried to set a weekend goal. I sent an email to 15 of my friends hoping that they would help me raise $300 by Monday. And if they donated, I would write their name on the shirt I wear to training this week. Out of those 15 people, only one donated. And he donated $100 which was totally awesome! PLUS he works for Qualcomm and put in the request for a matching donation. Doubly awesome! Not only will his name be on my shirt this week, but I will put his name on my jersey as well for race day. I'm sad that I didn't get a better turnout. On the plus side, my friend, Lauren, donated $36 which was great! And I have one more friend who wants her name on my shirt this week, but wouldn't be able to get me the money until tomorrow. I bent the rules for her. Why not? So I plan on using my Team Challenge shirt I got last year and finding some kind of fabric marker to write with. I don't want it to bleed. I have to check my marker box.
So, I've surpassed the amount I need to get to Vegas, but I'm still aiming for $5000. I'm halfway there. It's doable.
I walked Lake Miramar with a friend today. It was a beautiful morning for it too. This week is recovery week. So our distances are not that far, nor are the times. Today was supposed to be a 30 min easy walk, but I did all 5 miles. That's cause I'm awesome! :) Saturday I think we are only going to do about 4 or 5 miles. Easy peasy. I can do that. And it's at the beach - The Boardwalk. Should be fun. Tomorrow is at the UCSD Track. I've never been there, nor have I ever run at a track. Looking forward to the new experience. I'll let you know how it goes!
My fundraising is going well too. I'm up to $2,660. Which is about 53% of my goal. Friday I tried to set a weekend goal. I sent an email to 15 of my friends hoping that they would help me raise $300 by Monday. And if they donated, I would write their name on the shirt I wear to training this week. Out of those 15 people, only one donated. And he donated $100 which was totally awesome! PLUS he works for Qualcomm and put in the request for a matching donation. Doubly awesome! Not only will his name be on my shirt this week, but I will put his name on my jersey as well for race day. I'm sad that I didn't get a better turnout. On the plus side, my friend, Lauren, donated $36 which was great! And I have one more friend who wants her name on my shirt this week, but wouldn't be able to get me the money until tomorrow. I bent the rules for her. Why not? So I plan on using my Team Challenge shirt I got last year and finding some kind of fabric marker to write with. I don't want it to bleed. I have to check my marker box.
So, I've surpassed the amount I need to get to Vegas, but I'm still aiming for $5000. I'm halfway there. It's doable.
I walked Lake Miramar with a friend today. It was a beautiful morning for it too. This week is recovery week. So our distances are not that far, nor are the times. Today was supposed to be a 30 min easy walk, but I did all 5 miles. That's cause I'm awesome! :) Saturday I think we are only going to do about 4 or 5 miles. Easy peasy. I can do that. And it's at the beach - The Boardwalk. Should be fun. Tomorrow is at the UCSD Track. I've never been there, nor have I ever run at a track. Looking forward to the new experience. I'll let you know how it goes!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The End of Week 3
I can't believe how awesome you guys are!! I have now reached 25% of my goal! And I have a handful of names to be adding to my racing jersey. Keep those donations coming!!
Yesterday's training was in La Mesa at Lake Murray. I can honestly say that I do not ever recall being at that lake (in my almost 30 years of life). It's really gorgeous! I love Lake Miramar, but this one has these gigantic geese honking around everywhere. It's really cool. Though the trail doesn't go all the way around the lake, you can still get a good 6 miles or so it if you go out and back. I think we did about 3.5 maybe 4 miles total, which is really good. A little running. A little walking. It was pleasant.
I'm concerned my mentee, Sherry, is pushing herself too hard. I love that she is so motivated to get out there and train and try and run a little. But I'd rather her walk and work on maybe a faster pace, than see her get complications from running (if it's been too soon since her surgery) and relapse. But only Sherry knows her body, I'm just here for moral support.
Bruce is doing awesome. He's picking up speed really well and before he knows it, he'll be ready to do some running/walking intervals at a good pace.
We had a nutrition clinic after training. Learned some new things. I went out to Target today and bought some G2 (the lower calorie Gatorade). I haven't tried it before but I guess it's supposed to be better (less sugar) for training. Though there are better sports drinks out there, that's all that Target had while I was there. I need to go into REI and pick up some Power Bars. I have some of the energy shots from last year (which I think are still good), but I don't have power bars.
I went with the Dale's to D.Z. Aiken's for brunch afterwards. I LOVE that place. The challah french toast is my favorite. They hadn't been their before so it was nice to be there for their first experience at DZ's. I'm thinking we might have to do breakfasts more often after trainings on Saturday. It's a good way to get to know my mentees better and to help them brainstorm for fundraising ideas. They have to raise $6800 I believe in order to get all 3 of them to Vegas. But I know they can do it. We'll come up with some good stuff for them to do.
Anyways, I can't believe it's already the end of training week 3. Only 12 more to go! Vegas will be here before I know it.
Yesterday's training was in La Mesa at Lake Murray. I can honestly say that I do not ever recall being at that lake (in my almost 30 years of life). It's really gorgeous! I love Lake Miramar, but this one has these gigantic geese honking around everywhere. It's really cool. Though the trail doesn't go all the way around the lake, you can still get a good 6 miles or so it if you go out and back. I think we did about 3.5 maybe 4 miles total, which is really good. A little running. A little walking. It was pleasant.
I'm concerned my mentee, Sherry, is pushing herself too hard. I love that she is so motivated to get out there and train and try and run a little. But I'd rather her walk and work on maybe a faster pace, than see her get complications from running (if it's been too soon since her surgery) and relapse. But only Sherry knows her body, I'm just here for moral support.
Bruce is doing awesome. He's picking up speed really well and before he knows it, he'll be ready to do some running/walking intervals at a good pace.
We had a nutrition clinic after training. Learned some new things. I went out to Target today and bought some G2 (the lower calorie Gatorade). I haven't tried it before but I guess it's supposed to be better (less sugar) for training. Though there are better sports drinks out there, that's all that Target had while I was there. I need to go into REI and pick up some Power Bars. I have some of the energy shots from last year (which I think are still good), but I don't have power bars.
I went with the Dale's to D.Z. Aiken's for brunch afterwards. I LOVE that place. The challah french toast is my favorite. They hadn't been their before so it was nice to be there for their first experience at DZ's. I'm thinking we might have to do breakfasts more often after trainings on Saturday. It's a good way to get to know my mentees better and to help them brainstorm for fundraising ideas. They have to raise $6800 I believe in order to get all 3 of them to Vegas. But I know they can do it. We'll come up with some good stuff for them to do.
Anyways, I can't believe it's already the end of training week 3. Only 12 more to go! Vegas will be here before I know it.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Donation Received!
So I sent out the letters on Wednesday. And guess what?!! I just received my first donation in the mail!
My thanks go out to Dr. Fred Larson, my dentist. He donated $100 and I will be adding his name to my jersey for race day! That brings me to $571 and 11% of my goal.
Keep them coming guys!!
Click here to donate now!
My thanks go out to Dr. Fred Larson, my dentist. He donated $100 and I will be adding his name to my jersey for race day! That brings me to $571 and 11% of my goal.
Keep them coming guys!!
Click here to donate now!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Hello From Canada!
Today I pretty much spent on a plane to Canada. Winnipeg, Manitoba to be exact. Why? you ask. One of my best friends, Lea, has spent the summer out here running a day camp and she needed someone to drive back to the USofA with her. I gladly accepted. I've never been to Canada and I've been itching to travel again. So this was nice. I've been looking forward to this for a few months.
Lea had told me to expect cold weather, and I've got to say, it is anything but cold here. It's hot and muggy, just like NYC! Though I am totally loving the lightening tonight! I can see it as I stare out the window. It's awesome. I haven't done much today. Rode on 2 planes, went to the Winnipeg Zoo briefly to see the statue of Winnie The Pooh (though we didn't get a chance to see anything else). Went shopping at the ROOTS outlet (it's the clothing company that did all the Olympic gear for years). I had dinner with some of Lea's family and on the way to Lea's cabin at the lake, we stopped for a shake. It was really good, but super sweet. I mixed 3 flavors - chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow. It tasted like a Fluffernutter with chocolate. It was oh so very yummy for my tummy. Though I have to admit, I did not eat the whole thing. I put the rest in the freezer to have later. It was just too much sweetness.
The time difference is about 2 hours ahead of California. I'm tired but I'm not. It's very peaceful here tonight. As I stare out the window I can see the moonlight reflecting off the lake. Very calming. Looking forward to seeing the land in the morning. I'll take pictures.
Lea works at a camp about a half mile down the road. I plan on doing some walking tomorrow to check out the area and meet her for lunch. And I'll get my workout done. How convenient. :)
I hope this posting finds you well. I have just received 2 donations so far! Shout out to Sara Turner and Sal Pecoraro! Thanks so much!! Sal has become my first $100 donation. Way to go SAL! You are first on my list of dedicated miles. I hope there are more $100 donations to come from all of you. I am 3% closer to my goal of $5000!
OMG! I just heard some THUNDER! Awesome!
Lea had told me to expect cold weather, and I've got to say, it is anything but cold here. It's hot and muggy, just like NYC! Though I am totally loving the lightening tonight! I can see it as I stare out the window. It's awesome. I haven't done much today. Rode on 2 planes, went to the Winnipeg Zoo briefly to see the statue of Winnie The Pooh (though we didn't get a chance to see anything else). Went shopping at the ROOTS outlet (it's the clothing company that did all the Olympic gear for years). I had dinner with some of Lea's family and on the way to Lea's cabin at the lake, we stopped for a shake. It was really good, but super sweet. I mixed 3 flavors - chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow. It tasted like a Fluffernutter with chocolate. It was oh so very yummy for my tummy. Though I have to admit, I did not eat the whole thing. I put the rest in the freezer to have later. It was just too much sweetness.
The time difference is about 2 hours ahead of California. I'm tired but I'm not. It's very peaceful here tonight. As I stare out the window I can see the moonlight reflecting off the lake. Very calming. Looking forward to seeing the land in the morning. I'll take pictures.
Lea works at a camp about a half mile down the road. I plan on doing some walking tomorrow to check out the area and meet her for lunch. And I'll get my workout done. How convenient. :)
I hope this posting finds you well. I have just received 2 donations so far! Shout out to Sara Turner and Sal Pecoraro! Thanks so much!! Sal has become my first $100 donation. Way to go SAL! You are first on my list of dedicated miles. I hope there are more $100 donations to come from all of you. I am 3% closer to my goal of $5000!
OMG! I just heard some THUNDER! Awesome!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Help Me Reach My Goal!
I have finally set up my fundraising page!
Last year my goal was to raise $3500 to go to Napa and you all helped me reach that and MORE. I raised $5300 last year! WOW! I hope to do that again. But of course, I can't without your help. So donate today! It's 100% tax deductible and if your company matches what you donate, that's even better!
I want to try something different this year. An incentive if you will. I got this idea from a participant this last season in Kona. For anyone that donates $100 or more, I will dedicate a mile to you. There are 13.1 miles, so there's plenty of room for everyone. If I get an overwhelming amount, I will just have to double you all up! I've also been thinking about writing names on my jersey for those who donate in the $100+. I will definitely let you know if that works out. If I can get enough $100+ donations to fill up the shirt, that would be awesome!
So here goes...
Click here to donate. And pass the information on to everyone you know! Seriously. Do it!
Let the fundraising begin!!
Last year my goal was to raise $3500 to go to Napa and you all helped me reach that and MORE. I raised $5300 last year! WOW! I hope to do that again. But of course, I can't without your help. So donate today! It's 100% tax deductible and if your company matches what you donate, that's even better!
I want to try something different this year. An incentive if you will. I got this idea from a participant this last season in Kona. For anyone that donates $100 or more, I will dedicate a mile to you. There are 13.1 miles, so there's plenty of room for everyone. If I get an overwhelming amount, I will just have to double you all up! I've also been thinking about writing names on my jersey for those who donate in the $100+. I will definitely let you know if that works out. If I can get enough $100+ donations to fill up the shirt, that would be awesome!
So here goes...
Click here to donate. And pass the information on to everyone you know! Seriously. Do it!
Let the fundraising begin!!
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