Race for the Cure... May 31, 2008

The Madison Race for the Cure is about a month away... so do your part to help find a cure by signing up with Team Paint the Town Pink or making a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure.

Visit this post for more information on how you can register or this link to donate only.

I look forward to Race day and appreciate all that have registered and donated so far!

In the meantime, here are a few other programs that benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Give a Pink Ribbon Gift Card from Coldwater Creek. They’re pretty and pink, and they share the hope for a cure. Purchase a pink ribbon Gift Card, and Coldwater Creek donates 10% of the amount to Komen. Buy a plastic gift card or an E-Gift card.

Words for the Cure Book
This special collection of comforting words offers unique insights and reflections good for every occasion, especially for anyone facing a breast cancer diagnosis.

With Mother's Day approaching as well, you can also order Mother's Day tribute cards directly from the Komen Marketplace online. Please order by May 11th to ensure timely delivery.

Thanks for your support!

Sip for the Cure

The Republic of Tea is donating a portion of their proceeds from their Sip for the Cure campaign.

Visit their website for more information...

Our team is growing, slowly... so I encourage you to pass this website on to friends and family who may like to participate in Race for the Cure.

You can view the current team roster on the left hand side of this webpage. KEEP IT UP and let's GROW our team!

UPDATE: We have 16 team members and $40.00 in donations. Details on how to register for our team can be found HERE. You can donate using the links I've provided as well in place of registering OR in addition to registering.

Race for the Cure - FYI

If the weather is anything like last year for Race for the Cure, we might all need to order a set of these boots!

Friday, May 30, 2008

A buffet pasta dinner will be served at The Best Western Inn on the Park on the capitol square. reception begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. with program to follow. Join us to celebrate the current Grant Recipients, meet our sponsors, hear special speakers and win door prizes. A silent auction is held at the Pasta Dinner. Items will be available for viewing on the race website in May.

The cost of the ticket is $12. Visit this site to register for the pasta buffet.

May 31, 2008

• 7:45 am Survivor Photo
• 8:00 am Welcome Remarks, Aerobic Warm-up
• 8:30 am Men's and Women's 5K Run Starts
• 8:45 am Men's and Women's 5K Walk Starts
• 9:00 am 1 Mile Fun Course Starts
• 10:30 am Awards Program

Our First PTP Team Member

Over the weekend, I received notice that we have our first Paint the Town Pink team member... who was also on our team in 2007. Welcome back to the team, Marla!

So, the challenge is now on, who will be the next person to sign up? We need to beat our team count last year of 41 people ... come on people, let's GROW our team! Visit this entry for directions on how you can be a member of team Paint the Town Pink. I'll be watching every day to see who's next in line. So, who's it gonna be????

Ladies & Gentlemen (and Kids too)!

Check out these great t-shirts for both women, men & kids! Not only are they supporting a great cause, but they’re also easy on the wallet. Order yours today and feel good that your dollars are being put to good use. Check out other selections in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Promise Shop.

New Balance also donates 15% of wholesale sales from the Lace Up for the Cure® Apparel & Footwear Collection with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000 up to a maximum of $1 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

New Balance has some really unique apparel in the Lace Up for the Cure collection... here are a few close up views of t-shirts they offer, click on the image and you'll be directed to the full size preview.

Register for Race for the Cure 2008

Online registration is now open for Komen Madison Race for the Cure

This years race takes place on May 31, 2008. Visit the site above for more information.

Visit this link to register as an individual for Team Paint the Town Pink. Be sure you search for Paint the Town Pink and click on the link so that you are added to our team roster.

If you are unable to attend the event this year, you can also register to Sleep in for the Cure.

Keep watch on Team Paint the Town Pink's progress by visiting this website.
Come on team, let's grow our team bigger than last year! You can view the 2007 roster on the left hand side of this blog site.

Breast Cancer Won't Wait...

Breast cancer won’t wait. Everything else can.

No matter how busy you are – if you find a change in your breast, see your doctor without delay.

Early detection is vital to surviving breast cancer.

Changes to look for include:

• A new lump or lumpiness, especially if it’s only in one breast.
• A change in the size or shape of your breast.
  
• A change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion.
• Nipple discharge.
  
• A change in the skin of your breast such as redness or dimpling.
• An unusual pain that doesn’t go away.

Nine out of ten breast changes are not due to cancer, but see your doctor to be sure.

Race for the Cure 2008 & MORE

The 11th Annual Race will be held Saturday, May 31st at the Alliant Energy Center on Willow Island. Mark Your Calendars now and plan on enjoying the day with the projected 11,000 participants, ready to raise money and awareness to end breast cancer forever.

Online registration will be available in March. Watch this site for more details.

More to come soon!

Visit these links: Breast Cancer Petition Visit this site to stop "drive through" mastectomies.

Be my Bra, visit this site, to join hands online.

Headphones for a Cause

Visit this link to order high quality headphones and "listen for a cure"

Between December 1, 2007 and May 31, 2008 - $8.99 of your purchase goes to Susan G. Koman for the Cure.

Save Lids to Save Lives - Yoplait

I've collected 98 lids for the Save Lids to Save Lives campaign through Yoplait yogurt. I will be sending my lids to the donation collection center today. Check out the collection by state by visiting this link. Click HERE.

This is the tenth Save Lids to Save Lives program to date. Every lid matters, because every lid gets us closer to our donation goal for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. During our annual collection drive, for every lid we receive, we'll donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen, up to $1.5 million. And we guarantee to donate at least $500,000.

Keep an eye out next Fall 2008 for the campaign and get geared up to collect lids!

Here's more great news! Susan G. Komen for the Cure Celebrates the Reauthorization of the Breast Cancer Research Postage Stamp.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, celebrates Congressional extension of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Act through 2011. Bill S. 597, approved unanimously by the U.S. Senate last night and by the House on December 11, now awaits signature by President Bush.

Without the legislation, the stamp would have expired at year’s end. The bill also ensures greater accountability by requiring annual reports to Congress detailing how proceeds from the Breast Cancer Research Stamp are allocated. Read more ...

We've surpassed our goal by $51.00 for Passionately Pink for the Cure. Thank you to all that have supported Susan G. Komen for the Cure!

I will no longer be accepting donations via the Passionately Pink for the Cure website effective November 9, 2007. If you choose to donate to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, please visit their website directly, by clicking here.

I will be back next year to raise awareness and funds for events benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure!

Thanks again for all of your support and for simply reading this blog.

Happy Fall!

Gal to Gal Virtual Walk

Check this out! The Virtual Walk for the Gal to Gal Foundation. Making a difference in the lives of those with Stage IV breast cancer.

Join the virtual community as they walk across America. Pass this along to any women in your lives who would be interested in joining! Registration is only $3.00.

LOVE this idea!!

Team Paint the Town Pink for Passionately Pink for the Cure is still holding strong at $457.00 in donations. We've reached 91% of our goal. I'll keep the donations going until November 9, 2007 and plan to send in all offline donations at that time. NEWSFLASH - We've surpassed our goal of $500.00 effective today at 11:15 a.m.

Thank you all for your support through donating and even in just simply reading the team blog and watching the team donation site.

New Komen Items

UPDATE: We are at $447.00 in donations as of today. 89% of our way to the $500.00 goal

Check out the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Madison Affliliate's site for upcoming "Pink" Events. The Madison Capitol will be lit pink on the evenings of October 19th, 20th, and 21st.

A few new Komen items of note ... One is the child's shirt that reads "When I grow up, there's gonna be a cure" Hits home for me with a little guy running around our household.

From the Komen site "Out of the mouth of babes these simple words say it all. Let everyone know that breast cancer awareness is important at any age.

This white tee shirt has contrasting brown trim on the crew neck collar and sleeves. Made of super comfortable 100% preshrunk cotton it is machine washable. Neckline, sleeves and waist hem are all double needle top stitched." Size 2T - 12 available online. Purchase the t-shirt by clicking here.

"Garth Brooks has made a commitment to join in the promise to end breast cancer forever. For every "Pink Edition" of The Ultimate Hits album sold, $10 will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Each CD is packaged with important information to help you protect your breast health, and the health of people you love."

Purchase the CD by clicking here.

There are many more items in the Komen Promise Shop to suit a variety of tastes. Check it out. Komen Promise Shop

Passionately Pink Update

We are at $447.00 in donations as of October 16, 2007. I set the goal at $500.00 so we only have another $53.00 to go! Come on people, let's get Passionate about finding a cure! Even if you can only donate $1.00, it is greatly appreciated. A $5.00 donation will qualify you to receive a Passionately Pink for the Cure pin.

Check out previous posts to get updated on the cause. You can donate online by clicking this link. If you'd rather pay via check, you can make the check out to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can contact me on how to get your donation to count towards Team Paint the Town Pink.

A new article was released about the risk of drinking wine related to breast cancer. Please read and pass along to family and friends. Alcohol and breast cancer: Weigh your risks

Awesome Fundraisers

From the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to grant wishes, including memory-making events, for metastatic breast cancer patients, while continuing to support, educate and increase resource awareness. Brides Against Breast Cancer, which gives brides-to-be, an opportunity to find the wedding gown of their dreams (at an incredible savings) while making wishes and dreams come true. You can donate your gown and other wedding related items, they accept bridesmaid, mother of the bride and flower girl dresses, along with other wedding specific items such as veils, shoes, purses, slips, bras, etc... These items go to people who are losing their fight against breast cancer.

Through Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, there is also the Pink Envelope Project. "A Pink Envelope Project can be any personal fundraiser centered around an event, gathering, party, activity, or club that you attend or host. Whether the attendees are your circle of friends, a couples' gathering, or a work-related function, the goal is to use your creativity to help raise funds for the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Use our pink donation envelopes as a tool to gather your funds."

Fat Bastard Wine is also helping fight breast cancer by offering the opportunity to buy wine and have 25 cents for every bottle sold going towards the fight against breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wear your Pink proudly!

For purposes of Passionately Pink for the Cure, please wear Pink every Friday during the month of October and don't forget to sport your pin. If you donated a minimum of $5.00, you should have received your pin from me by now.

We are at $420.00 in donations for team Paint the Town Pink so far...which means we have reached 84% of our $500.00 goal.

Treats from Beautiful Sweets.com

Be Bright Pink

My husband sent me this link today ... Be Bright Pink

"Bright Pink is a unique resource providing support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. We arm young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey. We empower them to take control of their breast and ovarian health and in turn, grant them the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life."

Check out the Lindsay's story - the founder of Bright Pink

There is an event coming up October 5, 2007 - called The Power of Pink and it's held in Chicago. 100% of the proceeds go towards Bright Pink. So, check out the links and keep the fight against breast cancer going.

Team Paint the Town Pink Update - We have reached $400.00 in donations effective 9-26-07, which means we are 80% of the way to our $500.00 goal. I got a generous offer from one of our team members (who shall remain nameless, unless permission to use their name is granted) to cover the remaining 20% in order to reach our goal. I am hoping that we can get more team members donating rather than having to rely on a team member who has already given to date.

Keep it up and please spread the word!

There is still time - UPDATED

We have reached $330.00 as of this afternoon ... bringing us 5% closer to our $500.00 goal.

Team Paint the Town Pink is holding at $305.00 in donations so far ... that's 61% of the goal to reach $500.00.

There is still time to make a donation. If you donate a minimum of $5.00, you will receive a pin to wear showing your support of breast cancer research. During the month of October, please wear Pink every Friday to give Passionately Pink for a Cure a visual showcase.

You can donate online via this link or you can write a check payable to Susan G. Komen for the Cure OR pay in cash.

Thank you to all of those who have donated so far, it's greatly appreciated. The money is going to a great foundation with an even better goal! Finding a cure for breast cancer!

Quick Update

Effective 9-17-07 donations have reached $305.00 ... bringing our team to 61% of our $500.00 goal. Keep the giving streak going, Thanks Team!

Lean Cuisine is offering their insulated designer lunch bags (click the link) again for $9.95 including shipping & handling. They donate $5.00 of each purchase to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. So, come on girls - let's buy some bags!

Holding...

As of this morning, we are holding at $285.00 in donations for Susan G. Komen for the Cure's - Passionately Pink for the Cure event. There is still time to make your $5.00 donation! Come on team... gather a group of people and put your money to work for to help find a cure!

I've decided to hold our event every Friday in October. So, what does that mean? It means...wear Pink EVERY Friday in October and wear your pin too. I'll be sure you receive your pins by October 4, 2007. The pin looks similar to this logo.

I would appreciate photos of you wearing your pink - you can email them to me and I will post them on our team site.

If you have any questions, let me know!