Breast Cancer 3-Day

[jayfurr]

I am extremely gratified by the generosity shown by my friends, co-workers, and acquaintances in response to my request to support the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk I'll be doing in Washington, DC this fall.

As of 11 AM today, a total of $835.00 has come in. With a minimum goal of $2200 that I have to raise in order to take part, it's great to know that so much has come in so quickly; the goal was a little bit scary at first.

As several people have reminded me, breast cancer has touched the lives of many people, not just as survivors or victims, but in the form of family members, co-workers, and friends with the disease. It's easier, it seems, to raise funds when it's something so personal and yet so wide-ranging.

If you'd like to know more about where the money contributed to the 3-Day goes, click here (opens as a PDF).

And if you'd like to donate, please visit http://supportjayinthe3day.shorturl.com. I thank anyone and everyone for helping out, whether you give $5 or $500, and whether you support me or another walker.

Comments

[sandyinstep.livejournal.com]

My aunt Kay had breast cancer. My sister had breast cancer. Greg's mom died of breast cancer. Carin at my studio has a sister who's had it in both breasts. Joan at my studio had it. Lileen in my ballet class had it. A woman at my office had it before she worked here. 2 women on the committe I work with here are survivors as well. And Mark, the other guy on our team, is the son of a breast cancer survivor.

When you walk or run in the Race for the Cure you get to meet some incredible people. When you participate in the 3-Day, you get to really know these people. This is something that will touch your life in ways you never anticipated.

However, I promise to make snarky remarks and jokes quietly during the opening ceremonies so that neither you, I, nor Mark end up crying any.