Multi Family Garage Sale/ Bake Sale for Susan G Komen

The donations are flooding in for the sale we have scheduled for July 16, 2011 at the Boom City Swap-meet. All proceeds will be donated to support Susan G Komen and help our team raise the required donations to participate in the 3 day walk.

I must admit, my husband is a little frustrated because STUFF takes room and we've had to move things around and get creative to accept the donations we've received. Overall, he's been a sport about it and he's going to be very helpful come Saturday when we need to load and transport and unload everything at our vendor location.

I wanted to update folks on some of the bigger ticket items we will be selling. Remember, most everything is "Name Your Price"!

To date we have:

a working tanning bed!
a complete 15 foot outdoor pool with ladder
quad tires for a Polaris
shelving
Disney Collectibles
life vests
hip waders
a flute
small Weber grill
a nearly new full size bed frame with under-frame storage
commercial locking key box
clothes for men and women - lots of sizes
brand new in the box dog containment system
jewelry
bedding
brand new twin sized bedding
men's, women's and kids bikes
heavy duty locking 4 bike rack
newer sewing machine
books
and that's just SOME of the stuff we'll have!!

The bake sale will feature gourmet cupcakes, cookies, home made bagels, quick breads and more!

We will also have the quilt from Althea's Footwear Solutions quilt raffle to benefit Susan G Komen available for viewing and ticket purchase. Raffle tickets are only $5.00 each or 3 for $12. Quilts of this quality often sell for thousands of dollars!

Come. Join us! We'll have music, friends and fun!

Christine has raised over $2,500!

Christine has now surpassed the minimum requirement for walking in the 3 Day for the Cure through donations from family and friends as well as our company sponsored effort in May. Great job Christine! Just 5 more team members to go to make sure we can all participate in the walk! 

Half way there!

Two team members have now reached just above 50% of the fundraising goals! Most recently, Arlington Family Medicine and Dr. Lucianna donated to my fundraising efforts taking me to 52%. Christine reached that benchmark last week and the rest of the team aren't far behind! Overall we've accomplished about 40% of the goal. Great job ladies!! 

Keep it up!!

Great job to Angie who has now raised $400 with help from friends and family. We are each making our way to the goal...Keep up the great efforts. Together we can raise money to help find a cure for breast cancer.

Thank you Cobalt!

Keisha helping divy up the donations.

Thanks to the suggestion of a co-worker, Cobalt was able to help the team raise over $2,500 this month! Proof that a lot of people each contributing a little can go a long way! We still have close to $9,000 to raise as a team to ensure we each get to walk in the 3 Day for the Cure - but we are THAT much closer now!

My public "thank you" to Robert McNearny and Arlington Family Medicine

Dear Robert,

Ever since that September day in 2009 when you had the unfortunate task of telling me my biopsy results were positive for cancer, you and everyone there at Arlington Family Medicine have been a very important part of my life. I don't know if you realize how meaningful your support has been to me. Even though my cancer care was mostly taking place in Seattle - I would not have fared as well as I did had I not had you guys to rely on. I always knew I could call or come in with questions and be treated with skill, caring and compassion.

My health is returning. My body is healing. I'm feeling more like my "old self" every day. I never thought I would want to be involved with anything to do with breast cancer once my treatment was over. All this time I've cringed when seeing a pink ribbon because I did NOT want to be reminded. As more time goes by, I realize that isn't really who I am. I am a fighter. I am a survivor. That I can CHOOSE to help and make a difference is very empowering.

I have decided to complete the Susan G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure in Seattle this September - fitting since that will be my 2 year survivor anniversary. My daughter and 4 co-workers have joined me in this commitment as well. In order to participate, each of us must meet the minimum fundraising level of $2,300. As a team we have raised nearly 16% of that goal. The money raised goes toward research to find a cure breast cancer.

It would mean a lot to me if either your office or you personally were able to contribute and support our fundraising efforts.To "share" funds and distribute amongst the team, the contribution would need to be at least $2,300 (according to the official rules), otherwise, the contribution needs to be on an individual basis. Will you talk to Dr. Chaffee and Dr. Lucianna and consider my request?

Donations can be made online or via mail by making a check payable to "Susan G Komen" with a donation form. Our team website is listed on the top of our blog: http://keepingabreast3day.blogspot.com.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and your help and support these last two years!

--
Cindy

Looking for corporate sponsors

I've begun reaching out to businesses in the area to seek out bigger financial sponsorships for the team as a whole. If you have connections or ideas of who in the local area may be interested in helping our 3 Day Team achieve our required $13,800 in fundraising, please let us know.

I'm more than happy to get logos on team shirts for during the event AND our training walks in the area as well as promote those local businesses online.

It seems we are also in need of a sponsor willing to pay for a venue for the fashion show/silent auction. Many places are willing to offer a reduced rate, but so far none have been willing to 100% donate the venue. Put your thinking caps on and message me if you have suggestions.