I'm keeping up with walking, on the weekend I make sure to walk with my team mate once as well... our time to update each other on fundraising plans/happenings as well as to stay in contact with any new info or interests plus to catch up. This weeks walk together was at the green belt in Scottsdale. Such an awesome walk it was cloudy the whole time definitely welcomed since we usually are walking in the bright hot sun. Monsoon season has officially arrived I'm really hoping for the rain to keep coming we definitely need it here.

Stopping by to see my most favorite Hair Stylist this Friday who happens to be the Owner of her own Salon to run by a fundraising event I would love to have at her Salon. Shave & a Haircut for the Cure ~ it would help me get closer to my goal and bring in clientele for her Salon... definitely a win win situation all around!! Crossing my fingers :)

There is a Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the CureTM Preview Expo on Aug. 8th that I'm attending with my team mate such a great opportunity to meet other Komen 3-Day for the Cure participants, attend informative workshops and practice putting up my tent so there are no surprises when the 3 Day is actually here. Can't wait very excited it's my 1st Walk so all this is new to me and I want to take as much as I can in... It's a Journey of a Lifetime!!

Ta Ta for now :)

past the mile mark

YaY I have finally reached 2 miles in just over an hour since my back injury.... Woo Hoo!! I was a bit sore but that quickly went away after I stopped walking. So excited finally geting back to normal and can train more often :)

Short Walk

Finally able to walk since my back injury it was shorter than I wanted to go but it went well... still going to take it slow ~ making sure that I'm not over doing it :)

Meeting with Flicka's in the next few weeks to go over Oct. 23rd Battle of the Band Event that is being held at his bar & grill.

Also having a Happy Hour fundraiser at Toby Keith's very soon... going to be lots of fun while bringing in $$$ for a great cause!!!


God Bless

A true blue hero

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A true blue hero

Set back

My training walks have been on hold for a week now due to slipping on a wet spot on the floor.... UGH!! I instantly felt a shooting pain go across my lower back and new that this was not going to be good. The first thing I thought of was that walking is out of the question for a bit which was not something I wanted to do. As the days add up without walking it just tears me up inside that I'm not able to be outside hitting the pavement... I know that healing is necessary before I start back up with my training so that I don't prolong the process of being 100 % again, so I grit my teeth and find things to keep my mind off of it.

What a week!!

Went to the Get Started meeting for the 3 Day definately gives me that much more motivation to do THE Walk... the speakers name was Liz I am so inspired by her determination... since 2004 I believe she said she has either walked or crewed in the 3 day event and has raised over $19,000 OMGoodness that is AMAZING "3" cheers for her and the men and women who "support" her efforts.
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Also this week I talked with Flicka's and secured a date for the Battle of the Bands FUN~draiser the Bouncing Buddhas will be hosting ~ Oct 23rd, 2010... what a night this will be. Flicka the owner is doing so much for my Team to help us reach our goal, he's an unbelievbly wonderful guy who already does so many other fundraisers with 3 day walkers around Arizona, donations of food, sponsors walkers, gets other companys involved in the cause the list goes on. More details of time, directions to Flicka's and the exciting fun to be had with this Event as the it gets closer!!!

I have started an Adopt a Mile facebook Challenge on my facebook page for all my FB friends to have an opportunity to show their support by adopting 1 or more of the 60 miles I'm walking on the 3 Day if this is done by June 3rd at 3pm I will be coloring my hair PINK the evening before the 3 Day Walk starts... WOW this is huge for me because as my friends know I'm not real fond of the color PINK and I'm very picky about my hair and who cuts, styles or dyes it.... don't get me wrong the color has grown on me since my Mom was diagnosed with bc but let me just say I will be extremely happy when pink is just a color again and the cure is found!!!!

I have a 3 day weekend starting tomorrow so I plan on making up for the walking I was unable to accomplish during this week... and enjoying every bit of the time I have with my Hubster! Hope you all have a fabulishous weekend :)

God Bless

YARD SALE results :)

WOO HOO!!!!!! So excited to say that the yard sale was a HUGE success we raised over $930 to help fund breast cancer research, community programs and screenings that are so desperately needed!!!! So proud of the Team in all our efforts and hard work :)

Here are a few pictures before the sale started... Melissa & Elise discussing how it is a bit early to start eating all the cupcakes the sale had only just begun :) Elise was a bit tired at 6am but definately ready to start selling at the bake sale section.... how adorable!! Once it got on it's way we were way too busy to take anymore pictures... which is a good thing we did not have much left for items the community definately came through for us.... A Big Thank YOU to all who were involved with this event without you who donated the items for us to sell this would not of been possible.

Signs, Signs and more signs

Saturday I dropped off a whole van full of items for the yard sale that we will be having the 22nd and 23rd of this month and it looks like by the end of this week I will have close to that again to add to the many items we already have... the more the better!!!! I also had a garage sale for my Dad and whatever did not sell he donated to our Sale... YAY!!! A big Thank You to my Dad... Sunday I made signs for our sale with my girls, lots of fun and they came out great!! Only a little over 4 days now and the team will be a bit closer to our goal :)

Training Walk

Ok so out for a training walk this morning and this is a bulletin board I see... Tell me this doesn't motivate me even more NOW!!! You go runners who are registering for the Race for the Cure on 10/10/2010.... I'm right behind you doing the 3 Day Walk starting 11/12/2010... YaY and Woo Hoo to all who are making a DIFFERENCE whether it be in support with donations or actually getting those feet moving for the CURE!!! I'm proud of us ALL!! Keep up the FIGHT we will do this

SIGNS, SIGNS AND MORE SIGNS :)

This weekend I'll be making signs & posters with my daughters for the Yard/Garage Sale For the CURE that's May 22nd & 23rd. Lunch & drinks on me :) Always fun times with my girls & that we are doing this for a cause makes it that much better!! I'm so proud of my girls & certainly appreciate all they're doing to help me reach my goal of $2,300 it's a lot to raise but with everyones help I know it will happen!

You Know You’re a 3-Day Walker: Part Two

You Know You’re a 3-Day Walker: Part Two

You Know You’re A 3-Day Walker When….

You Know You’re A 3-Day Walker When….

Just stumbled upon this and had to share... lol LOVE IT!! Happy reading :) This is the 1st year for me to walk in the 3 day I'm so ready to be a part of the Journey of a LIFETIME!!

Insurance Companies make me sick!!

Thank goodness the deadline is coming up for many insurance companies: after September they won't be able to cancel policies with pre-existing conditions... their solution to get rid of women suffering from breast cancer is appaling just so that they can protect their profits... my thoughts on this~
September can not come soon enough... what these insurances companies are doing is wrong and inhumane. They just don't care that they're adding to the misery and suffering that is already going on in this world. Dear God, Bless and watch over the women and men as well as their families who are affected by the insurance companies actions. I'm doing all that I can do for each and everyone who is affected by breast cancer because it is the right thing to do so it disgusts me that the insurance companies care more about money than they do about a LIFE!!

On a much brighter note ~ Scientist have discovered various factors that may help determine the likelihood of certain types of breast cancer reoccurring... this means cancer survivors may know if they would be in the clear of it returning.... keep moving forward Scientists you are definately on the way to even bigger results!! For more information go to thebreastcancersite.com under Test may determine if Breast Cancer returns.

The Breast Cancer site has posted an update on your Clicks... so far this year, your clicks have paid for more than 700 free Mammogram's.... YAY!! Keep on clicking friends :) AND The Breast Cancer Site is nearly there in the million Fan March to raise another $100,000 for research! This bit of info is amazing and proves we do make a Difference!!
God Bless you all <3

Pub Crawl Fundraiser has been moved to after the yard sale... There has been a family emergency for the team member in charge of this fundraiser. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mel during this difficult time. I'm here for you if you need anything, take care.

Have you clicked the pink button today?? I definately did!! At thebreastcancersite.com go on their site and click ----> NOW <----- The Breast Cancer site funds early detection for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Click today and every day so that the women and men get the care they need!! :) Thanks and God Bless you ALL

Off to go hiking

Today I have decide my way of getting those feet moving will be a hike with Hubster in a cooler area this afternoon, SO packing up the picnic basket and heading off to explore the Arizona wonders... first going to pick up some items from a friend who has graciously donated them to our Garage Sale that is at the end of the month... thanks Becky :) Also want to give a ShouT OuT to Ryan taking a $ Jar to your work and showing your support for me walking in the 3 Day is greatly appreciated.... You are the BOMB!!

Money Jars are multiplying :)

Woo Hoo!!

I'm so excited that the $ Jars are finding there way to more work places from friends and family... what a Blessing this is!! Crossing my fingers this could make a huge difference reaching my goal :) The Pub Crawl Fundraiser is 9 days away tons of fun to be had!!

God Bless you all :)

Moving forward with the fundraising ideas

This past week I've decorated coffee containers, they are all Pinked out with 3 Day info and decorations ready to be put in family and friends work places... with their help I will be that much closer to reaching my goal for the 3 Day Walk in Phoenix this November!! They will collect the money daily and weekly I will go around gathering the donations and immediately apply 100% of it to my goal of $2,300! Now to make mini progress charts to put near each container so that all who are supporting and donating are able to keep track of how their donations are helping me reach my goal and know they are making a difference!! I also got paper to get my business cards (business card samples on the 3 day website under fun draising) printed up to hand out when I'm out and about this is an awesome way to inform the public and at the same time provide easy access on how to donate!!

I'm keeping up with the walking... Hubster and I packed up a Yummy picnic basket, grabbed a blanket, drove to one of the parks in Gilbert, Az and enjoyed a long but casual stroll around every part of the Freestone Park this weekend. Lots of fun to be had at this huge park there is a lake, many activites like batting cage, baseball field, volley ball, for the little ones there is a train, ferriswheel, carousel and so much more definately will have to take our Grandbabies here for now we had a fabulicious day just wish it was a bit closer to the house though.

Have a great week everyone and God Bless

Cloudy day

It is not to often that I see the coulds cover the skies here in Arizona so I'm heading out the door as soon as my beautiful grandbabies are picked up from their Mommy and taking a long walk even if it starts to rain it will be a refreshing change from the heat of the bright sun.

I am happy to say that the fundraising plans/ideas that we The Bouncing Buddha's team for the Susan G Komen 3 Day Cure in Arizona Nov. 12th -14th are coming along. Our first fundraiser will be a Pub Crawl that we will be doing the first weekend of May, should be tons of fun and bring in a decent amount of money to go towards the 3 day goal we have set for each other. Our next fundraiser is planned for the 3rd weekend of May... A Garage Sale... if all plans go correctly and we receive enough items we will turn it into a Block Sale, so anyone living in the East Valley- Mesa, Arizona area that have items you are planning to bring to Goodwill... please Hold On... consider donating them to a great cause.... 100% of the proceeds will go to the 3 Day Walk and I would be happy to make arrangements to come pick the items up!! Send me a comment with details and I will do the rest, Thank you so very much!!

God Bless you All

Last few weeks...

I've thought about the amount of firsts I've had lately... Things I feel that have gotten me one step closer to something very important to me.. helping raise money to find a cure for breast cancer so no other family has to go through what my family and so many others have gone through and that is losing someone who means the world to you way before it was their time from breast cancer and missing them more than you can ever express or imagine!!

I registered for the 3 Day walk for the very 1st time... that's an AWESOME feeling! I walked to the Post Office instead of driving to it... training and getting the mail a 2 for 1 *Woo Hoo* I got my first donation ~ Thank you so very much Donna Newton~ I bought a pair of training shoes for the cure and walked just short of 6 miles... ok I've done this before but it's the first time in my 40's... hahaha... I've wanted to walk in the 3 Day for three years and I'm here to say "I'm ready and I'm putting one foot in front of the other for the CURE!

God Bless you all