Team Tough Titty: The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure: More Stuff and 2012

Gina had her 3rd chemo on Wednesday. Half way to surgery, 1/4 of the way done with chemo. She was in good spirits when I saw her, although she said that she had not slept well the night before. She also had an exam by Dr. Link on this visit, and he confirmed that the tumor was shrinking, which is what they had anticipated (and we had hoped!). Good news.

I received more fundraising goodies today, in anticipation of our upcoming fundraisers at the Farmer's Market. I also ordered a banner for our fundraisers. There is a local company that offers a 2X4 banner for free for first time customers!

On the fundraising front, my good and talented Janna finished 20 pairs of earrings for me to sell (I gave her the findings to make these just 2 days ago!!) and 2 women I work with promptly bought a pair each :) And in a ridiculously amazing show of support, my friend and co-worker Vannessa, who took one of my fundraising cans YESTERDAY, returned it to me full TODAY!

When I got home with my full can of coins, the first thing Jack was struck by was it's weight, so he promptly weighed it. Four pounds 7.8 oz.! Then he wanted to count the coins. $57.73! Wow.

To Janna, Marisa, Celena, and Vannessa, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

On a final note, I have already started looking forward to next year. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day just announced the dates and opened up registration for next year's events. Without a doubt, I knew I would be walking in San Diego again next year, and my hope is that Gina will be walking by my side. But I also wanted to do more. So today, I registered to be a part of the Crew in the San Francisco walk. Each 3-Day event depends on hundreds of Crew and volunteers to do everything from setting up camp, marking the route, feeding and caring for the walkers, to simple things like hauling gear and stocking the pit stops. I want to experience this side of the walk, and give my support to others who are walking. When I am done with this post, I will be trying to figure out what assignment I will be requesting, but I am leaning towards working a pit stop, where you offer support, encouragement, food and hydration to the walkers. I'll keep you posted :) And if there is anyone reading this who thinks Crewing is something you might be interested in, all you have to do is pay a registration fee of $90 ($55 if you get a promo code and register before December). Fundraising by Crew is encouraged but not required. And as far as travel expenses, the Crew tent camps with the walkers, so that cuts down on your costs!!

Hope you are all well.

Lisa