When I signed up this year to continue raising money for blood cancer research with LLS/TNT, I wasn’t really sure I was up to it after last year’s MWOY campaign on the heels of four back-to-back events in 2012-2013, but I had committed to doing the Flying Pig in October 2013 on the way home…
What do flying pigs, blood cancer, and Valentine’s Day have in common?
I bet you thought I’d say “nothing”, but they do have something in common ~ Team In Training! and finding a cure for blood cancer! Oh, the Valentine’s Day part?, well, that’s where I ask you to donate $14 in honor or memory of your favorite Valentine <3 Yep, I am fund-raising again, but a mere…
Early Bird Registration ~ Register by 6:00 PM on October 16th and Save $5!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Register by 6:00 PM (PST) on October 16th and save $5. The Early Bird Special has ended but you can still register! To Register: N4A Cure…
Whoo, Whoo, Whoo’s OWL N4A Cure?
It’s never too late to earn some awesome bling! This 3″ die cast medal with purple glitter is an adorable addition to your collection ~ may as well reward yourself for those miles you’re already running – right? and… you’ll be helping fight blood cancer! Proceeds (less cost) will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society…
In her name….
Finally, after months of preparation, 10 INTENSE weeks, the recovery, and more waiting, we had our night at Angels Stadium where the top fund-raisers were honored, and more importantly, the grants we worked so hard for, were awarded. It was a delightful surprise to hear, over the loud speaker, “…a research grant for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in…
Team TAN (Tough As Nails)
While I’m not currently fund-raising, you can still help in the fight against cancer. I’d like to share my friend, Phil Bacigalupi‘s story. He and his wife, Stacy Caron Bacigalupi were part of my Team in Training Hike team in 2010 when we went to Yosemite and hiked Half Dome. Shortly after, Phil was diagnosed…
The aftermath…
Saturday marked two weeks since the campaign ended and while I know we accomplished something amazing, and am SO grateful to have gotten the research grant (in Liz’s name!), I feel I have taken more than two steps back in my grief journey. I expected what I have begun to call “Christmas letdown” but I…
It’s a wrap…
I have to say it again, WE DID IT!!! We raised $70,537 and GOT THE GRANT!! Thank you to everyone who donated, attended an event, shared our videos or links, made something, or hosted an event ~ you were each one a part of making this a reality and I can’t thank you enough! It…
WIN 2 Disneyland Park Hopper Passes ~ Ends Monday (5/12) at 10:00PM
It’s crunch time! We’ve got just 10 days left to raise $50,000 and get that research grant! If you haven’t had a chance to attend an event or make a donation, now is your opportunity. $50,000 DIRECTLY to research ~ you could be the donation that makes it happen, we’re SO close! No donation is…
QUILT FOR A CAUSE!!
We are SO excited to announce our first raffle item!!!! This BEAUTIFUL quilt made by the very kind Debbie Hingst measures 72″ by 63″ (6FT X 5FT 3″ !). The backing is made of micro polar fleece and the design is by Strawberry Lemonade. Give to a WONDERFUL cause that goes to SAVING lives, while…