Fundraising has been much slower this year than years past. By this
time last year I had already met the $1,800 commitment. I know the
economy is to blame. Four-dollar a gallon gas and large increases in
food mean you have much less money to give to charity.
Unfortunately cancer doesn’t take a holiday when prices soar.
Imagine losing your job and then hearing those horrible words “You have
cancer”. Money from the walk goes to help people deal with cancer, now.
Please consider giving up one latte a week this month and make a $20
donation. Every little bit will help a woman suffering from breast
cancer !!!! Thank you.
SOME ANGELS WEAR WINGS, OTHERS WEAR SNEAKERS
It would be wonderful if the only reason I walked was for exercise,
but until there is a cure for breast cancer, I
will continue to walk to raise awareness and money to combat this terrible disease.
Last year your generosity helped me raise $6,662 for the Avon Walk
for Breast Cancer and $940 for
God's Love We Deliver.
I have signed up to walk in the NY 2008
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and crew in Boston in 2008. I want to see what the
walk looks like from the other side. The crew members really make all
the difference, the cheering for the walkers as they go by, preparing
meals, directing traffic, just to name a few things.
I'm going to need everyone's help to beat my total from last year. Click here to make a secure
online donation to my NY
Avon Walk 2008.
Read my blog for updates on training and fundraising.
Avon Walk blog
THINKING ABOUT WALKING THIS YEAR?
Want to spend one of the most amazing weekends of your life ?
Consider signing up to walk in one of the nine cities: Houston,
Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Rocky Mountains, San Francisco, Los
Angels, New York or Charlotte. Visit the
Avon Walk website
for more information.
Having walked the 39.3 miles Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New York
City the past 2 years, I have learned a few tips and tricks. So if you
are considering walking this year,
click here to learn about preventing blisters, staying hydrated and
dealing with swollen hands.
HAND MADE HATS
AND EARRINGS HELP WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER
I started knitting over Christmas 2007. My mom was recovering from heart
surgery and was becoming bored with bed rest. I purchased knitting
needles and wool and had her teach me how to knit.
It became an addiction.
I need to raise $1,800 to walk again this year and decided to
sell the hats to help raise funds. I only subtract the cost of the wool,
the rest of the money goes towards the walk.
Just added... I have been making beaded jewelry for the past few years.
I had success last year selling them at street fairs. I will be
adding new earrings as I make them, so check back often.
Please visit my shop on
Etsy.com to see all the items available.
RECAP OF 2007 AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER IN
NEW YORK
With your help, I raised $6,662 !!!!!
Thank you very much for your generous support of my walk.
Despite the heat, the walkers completed the 39.3 miles. We crossed 3 bridges
(Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, and George Washington Bridge)
and walked in 2 states (NY and NJ). This was the first time the walk
left NY city.
To read my account of the 2007 NY Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer,
click here.
2007 NEW YORK AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER TREMENDOUS SUCCESS
More than 3,900 participants in the fifth annual New York Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer raised $10.2 million to advance access
to care and finding a cure for breast cancer.
Avon Walk New York participants came from states throughout the US and
as far away as Turkey, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain and
Iceland. In addition, breast cancer survivors from nearly 50 countries
manned a cheering station in support of the walkers and crew.
View results.
The Earthbound Angels team raised over $80,000 !
View the totals.
DON'T LET CANCER STEAL SECOND BASE T-SHIRTS
Show your support by wearing a "Don't let cancer steal second base"
t-shirt.
Just a few shirts remain: 5 medium, 1 large and 10 x-large. I will
not be reordering the shirts for this year's walk, so get yours before
they're gone.
Stylish black with white lettering and pink
ribbon. Shirts are 50% cotton/50% poly for easy no shrink wear and
care.
Avon Walk 2007 Recap
My
goal: $2,000. 
