As we surf the web, we often come across places which capture our interests. Perhaps it's a particularly interesting MySpace page, or maybe a witty political blog.
Maybe even it's an amusing place with the latest viral video.
And then there are the heartfelt, touching sites. I remember well the comments that would pour into this site as people from all over the world visited.
And sometimes, you feel like you're the people IN the accident on the side of the road that everyone else is slowing down to rubberneck.
Yet, when you share your life on the web, there are unexpected benefits. For one, you know you're not alone. And when you have that shared experience, no matter what you're facing, even the ultimate reality of pending death, you don't feel like you're alone in a crowd, but that the crowd is WITH you.
And so, I heartily recommend taking a moment to slow down, rubberneck (if you will), and read Punk Rock Mommy.
It won't be easy.
I can vouch for that. For me, it's like watching a movie I've already seen.
For me, also, it's a reminder - like the Avon Breast Cancer Walk was - that Ellicia was not the only one.
Far from it.
PRM is facing the same thing... and the results are likely predictable. Yet, the strength and courage she's demonstrating, and her family, are resolute and inspiring.
Stop by.
Look.
Read.
And remember... These things (cancer, death, tragedy, etc.) that always happen to "someone else" --- "someone else" always has a name and a story... and someone has to BE that someone else.
My thoughts are with PMR and her family... I wish the road they're on truly WAS less traveled...
Showing posts with label Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2008. Show all posts
01 July 2008
05 May 2008
Scenes from the Walk... The Memorial Towers
They had large towers with all of the cities that are hosting walks. On it, you could write your memorial message for your city.
Scenes From the Walk... 2
More of the signs...
(Hey, men... take note... this is NOT just a woman's disease.)
(Hey, men... take note... this is NOT just a woman's disease.)
Scenes From the Walk...
I'm going to try and share some of the images from the Walk... First, some of the signs that helped remind us why we were there...
03 May 2008
LIVE!
Lunch is over and I'm back on the walk... 9.5 down, 16.7 to go. Can feel the beginning of a blister, so I applies some anti-blister cream.
Gotta stretch the muscles back out from the break..
Feeling GREAT!
Gotta stretch the muscles back out from the break..
Feeling GREAT!
LIVE!
9.5 miles and at the lunch stop... This is an amazing experience... THANK you to everyone who helped me get here...
LIVE! From the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
8 miles down... Have just passed Arlington and the Iwo Jima memorial...
02 May 2008
Excitedly Ready to Walk
Here we are... it's TIME.
I'm writing from Washington, DC. It was an amazing rush to check into the Avon Registration center. There were SO many people! To know that each walker had raised at least a minimum of $1,800... the math gets impressive quickly.
I want to thank everyone who helped me get here. We've raised $2,300 in honor of Ellicia!! $2,300 to help fight this disease. $2,300 more to reduce the spread of this horror.
Tomorrow, the walk...
I'm writing from Washington, DC. It was an amazing rush to check into the Avon Registration center. There were SO many people! To know that each walker had raised at least a minimum of $1,800... the math gets impressive quickly.
I want to thank everyone who helped me get here. We've raised $2,300 in honor of Ellicia!! $2,300 to help fight this disease. $2,300 more to reduce the spread of this horror.
Tomorrow, the walk...
Cancer Walk for Ellicia
I'd like to announce that I've decided to partake in the Avon - Walk for Breast Cancer.
The walk will be 26.2 miles long, or more recognizable as the length of a marathon. I think that's significant as battling cancer is often best thought in terms of a marathon - it's a long race.
I'll be walking in Washington, DC - where Ellicia found special memories on our last trip. And significantly, it's the weekend of her birthday - she would have been 41.
Avon's foundation requires a commitment to ensure the successful goal of the walkers. Each walker must make a commitment of a minimum of $1800 in contributions.
I am asking for YOUR help. I'd like to blow past that goal, personally. Breast cancer, like so many cancers, is a horrible disease. We need to keep funding the research to DEFEAT this disease - before it claims too many more of our mothers, wives, daughters, sisters... and little known fact, the men in our society, too.
Please, go to my Avon website where you can donate directly.
If that doesn't work, then you can also click the button below, and those donations will go 100% to the walk.
Thank you for your support. It'll be a long, hard walk... but, as Ellicia taught me, anything is possible.
A special thank you to the following blogs for highlighting our cause:
The walk will be 26.2 miles long, or more recognizable as the length of a marathon. I think that's significant as battling cancer is often best thought in terms of a marathon - it's a long race.
I'll be walking in Washington, DC - where Ellicia found special memories on our last trip. And significantly, it's the weekend of her birthday - she would have been 41.
Avon's foundation requires a commitment to ensure the successful goal of the walkers. Each walker must make a commitment of a minimum of $1800 in contributions.
I am asking for YOUR help. I'd like to blow past that goal, personally. Breast cancer, like so many cancers, is a horrible disease. We need to keep funding the research to DEFEAT this disease - before it claims too many more of our mothers, wives, daughters, sisters... and little known fact, the men in our society, too.
Please, go to my Avon website where you can donate directly.
If that doesn't work, then you can also click the button below, and those donations will go 100% to the walk.
Thank you for your support. It'll be a long, hard walk... but, as Ellicia taught me, anything is possible.
A special thank you to the following blogs for highlighting our cause:
- Tanker Brothers
- Blackfive
- Love, Mom (Notes from the Fridge)
- Here, There, and Back Again
- Most Certainly Not!
- SpouseBUZZ
15 April 2008
Bit by Bit... We Help Fight This Disease
We're getting there... $390 to go... We can DO THIS!!! I'm ready to walk... Please help...
14 April 2008
Getting Close!
19 days to go... We're at 76% with $1360 raised... $440 to go...
All of your help so far... is immensely appreciated! Thank you so, so much...
Please Click Here
All of your help so far... is immensely appreciated! Thank you so, so much...
Please Click Here
12 April 2008
Avon Fundraising Update
So far, we're now at $1,310... or 73% of my goal of $1800.
Ok, yes, I'd like to exceed the goal... I'd like to blow it away... be stunned by how much over the goal we made it...
But, at the moment, I'll be happy to meet the goal.
We're getting there.
Ok, yes, I'd like to exceed the goal... I'd like to blow it away... be stunned by how much over the goal we made it...
But, at the moment, I'll be happy to meet the goal.
We're getting there.
10 April 2008
Thank you to the Ladies of SpouseBUZZ
Tonight, Melinda and Rachelle of SpouseBUZZ hosted me on their internet radio show.
I must admit to being a tad bit nervous as I do not often get to speak in public, but it was a pleasure to talk with these wonderful ladies.
They put me at ease, and we were soon discussing all sorts of topics, ranging from the history of the cancer journey and to be able to discuss the upcoming Walk (see the post at the top of the page).
I encourage everyone to be tested... it's never too early. Remember, we always think life's tragedies will happen to Other People, but someone has to be that other person. Please, get tested. Testing is one of the best defenses against cancer. Even if you don't have any history in your family (Ellicia didn't), it can happen to you. And if it does, it is NOT the end of the world... just the beginning of another journey in your life.
Together, we can beat cancer. One day, it will be nothing more than just another sign of the Zodiac.
Click HERE to listen to the show... My segment is in the second half.
I must admit to being a tad bit nervous as I do not often get to speak in public, but it was a pleasure to talk with these wonderful ladies.
They put me at ease, and we were soon discussing all sorts of topics, ranging from the history of the cancer journey and to be able to discuss the upcoming Walk (see the post at the top of the page).
I encourage everyone to be tested... it's never too early. Remember, we always think life's tragedies will happen to Other People, but someone has to be that other person. Please, get tested. Testing is one of the best defenses against cancer. Even if you don't have any history in your family (Ellicia didn't), it can happen to you. And if it does, it is NOT the end of the world... just the beginning of another journey in your life.
Together, we can beat cancer. One day, it will be nothing more than just another sign of the Zodiac.
Click HERE to listen to the show... My segment is in the second half.
04 April 2008
My Deep Thanks... and Let's Keep Going!
So far, we stand at $1,110!!! Only $690 more to go...
I can't thank you all enough for what you've donated... We can DO IT!!!
Please scroll up to find the links to donate... We can DO THIS!!!
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