If you know someone who has done something like this. Or even if you know someone who's gone though something similar to what my mum went though and they got a Wig!!! You can leave your story in the comment section of this post!
Sunday, 4 September 2011
Wigs for Cancer!
Today I had 10 or so inches of my hair cut off to donate for wigs for people with cancer who loose their hair from Chemo Therapy and have a difficult time "blending" in with society. I was thinking of my mum the whole time, and how strong she was the whole time she was suffering from breast cancer. And thinking of all the other men women and children who have gone through the same thing, or are going through the same thing.
If you know someone who has done something like this. Or even if you know someone who's gone though something similar to what my mum went though and they got a Wig!!! You can leave your story in the comment section of this post!
Any and all cash, cheque, or credit donations toward the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated!!! You can read my other blog postings for information on how to donate! (You can also join my team!!!) or you can just go to My Team Page to donate or join !!!
If you know someone who has done something like this. Or even if you know someone who's gone though something similar to what my mum went though and they got a Wig!!! You can leave your story in the comment section of this post!
Friday, 2 September 2011
Bras Across the Bridge Holds Media Event in Bracebridge
"Bras were strewn in trees this morning, September 2nd, for a fundraiser leading up to the CIBC Run for the Cure. A Muskoka specific initiative, Bras Across the Bridge will raise funds for the run set for October 2nd. Residents can give a minimum donation of two dollars, along with a bra with a special message to breast cancer survivors and those currently fighting, to be hung on the Silver Bridge in Bracebridge later this month. VP of Development for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation-Ontario Region, Karen Malone says the initiative is very unique.
Bras can be dropped off at four locations across Muskoka until September 16th. Those locations are Jackie's Boutique in downtown Bracebridge, the Bracebridge Sportsplex, the Little Black Bow in downtown Bracebridge and the Moose 99.5 studios in Bracebridge. Bras go up September 19th."
Bras can be dropped off at four locations across Muskoka until September 16th. Those locations are Jackie's Boutique in downtown Bracebridge, the Bracebridge Sportsplex, the Little Black Bow in downtown Bracebridge and the Moose 99.5 studios in Bracebridge. Bras go up September 19th."Saturday, 20 August 2011
Why did you create the team For Laurie?
My mother first got breast cancer when I was 6-years-old, it was scary to even think about at the time. We then moved to Newmarket, Ontario to live close to my mums partner. In 2002 my mum started the Bell team for the CIBC Run for the Cure, "Simply Bell," and we went to the run in Toronto every year until 2005. After that my mum started to get really sick, the cancer had spread to her other breast and into her lungs.
On August 1st, 2007 my mum lost her battle with breast cancer. My family and friends then created a team for the 2007 CIBC Run for the Cure in Toronto, "For Laurie," though we haven't gone to the run since 2007. So, this year, I am determined to get together a team of at least 10 people to raise donations and come with me to the run in Bracebridge, Ontario. My personal goal is to raise at least $300, and as a team I want to raise at least $1,500.
The only way we can get our team shirts with the team name, "For Laurie," on the back, is if we get a minimum of 10 members. Please E-Mail me at jemm789@hotmail.com or follow the steps in my other blog postings to join our team in the fight to create a future without breast cancer !
The only way we can get our team shirts with the team name, "For Laurie," on the back, is if we get a minimum of 10 members. Please E-Mail me at jemm789@hotmail.com or follow the steps in my other blog postings to join our team in the fight to create a future without breast cancer !
Friday, 19 August 2011
Spreading the Word
If 10 people donate $10 to For Laurie, that raises $100
If those 10 people talk to 10 people each (that's 100 people) who donate $10, that raises $1,000
And if those 100 people talk to 10 people each (1,000 people!) who donate $10, that's $10,000 !!!
All you have to do, is talk to your family, friends, neighbors, and get them to donate a couple dollars (Remember to get them to fill out the donation form I gave you, or the one you printed off of that link!) and we can raise a lot of money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to create a future without breast cancer!
If those 10 people talk to 10 people each (that's 100 people) who donate $10, that raises $1,000
And if those 100 people talk to 10 people each (1,000 people!) who donate $10, that's $10,000 !!!
All you have to do, is talk to your family, friends, neighbors, and get them to donate a couple dollars (Remember to get them to fill out the donation form I gave you, or the one you printed off of that link!) and we can raise a lot of money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to create a future without breast cancer!
Two different ways to Donate!
You can donate online to the team "For Laurie" by following these simple steps (Must Have Credit Card)!!!
1. Go to This Link
2. Click on "Donate" on the right hand side
3. Check "Search for a team"
4. Type in "For Laurie" under "Team Name:"
5. Click on the team "For Laurie" (the Team Captain is Juliana Mitson)
6. There's a purple button on the right that says "Donate to For Laurie" ... CLICK IT
7. Fill out your information
8. Thank You from myself, my team, and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation :)
You don't have a credit card? No problem! You can contact Juliana Mitson at jemm789@hotmail.com or (705) 571-4035 any day of the week between 3pm and 6pm to arrange to fill out a Donation Form (name, amount donating, form of donation) and pay with either Cash OR Cheque.
ALL DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!!!
If you think "all I have is $5, it wont count so I just wont donate." You think WRONG! Every little bit counts! If 100 people donate $5, I will have raised $500!
1. Go to This Link
2. Click on "Donate" on the right hand side
3. Check "Search for a team"
4. Type in "For Laurie" under "Team Name:"
5. Click on the team "For Laurie" (the Team Captain is Juliana Mitson)
6. There's a purple button on the right that says "Donate to For Laurie" ... CLICK IT
7. Fill out your information
8. Thank You from myself, my team, and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation :)
You don't have a credit card? No problem! You can contact Juliana Mitson at jemm789@hotmail.com or (705) 571-4035 any day of the week between 3pm and 6pm to arrange to fill out a Donation Form (name, amount donating, form of donation) and pay with either Cash OR Cheque.
ALL DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!!!
If you think "all I have is $5, it wont count so I just wont donate." You think WRONG! Every little bit counts! If 100 people donate $5, I will have raised $500!
How do I join your team and How much does it "cost"?
1. Go to This Link
2. Click on "Join For Laurie's Team" in the purple button on the right side of the page.
Donation Form
I can either provide you with a Donation Form if you have no way of printing one, or you can print your own off by going to the following link.
Participation Form
If you want to fill out a Participation Form too for me to hand in when I do our registration I can provide you with one, or you can go to the following link to print your own off.
FREE Registration
When you register, if you are under 18-years-old you can register FOR FREE if you raise JUST $60!
When you register, if you are over 18-years-old you can register FOR FREE if you raise $150!
OR you can pay $40 for registration for Any Age.
When you register, if you are under 18-years-old you can register FOR FREE if you raise JUST $60!
When you register, if you are over 18-years-old you can register FOR FREE if you raise $150!
OR you can pay $40 for registration for Any Age.
Fund Raising Goals
My personal goal is to raise $300. Right now, I am over 50% of the way there. I set a team goal of $1,500 - which is NOTHING - and we are already 10% of the way there just from TWO donations!Visit our "For Laurie" team page on the CIBC Run for the Cure website to see up to date statistics for how much we have raised by visiting the link below:
http://www.runforthecure.com/site/TR/RunfortheCure2012/Ontario/1585488758
When and Where ?
October 2, 2011
08:00am Final Registration/Donation Drop-off
09:10am Opening Ceremonies
09:30am Warm-Up
09:45am Start of Run
10:00am Start of Walk
11:00am Awards Celebration
09:10am Opening Ceremonies
09:30am Warm-Up
09:45am Start of Run
10:00am Start of Walk
11:00am Awards Celebration
Where:
Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge, Ontario
Google Map for Directions:
Below is a link to the CIBC Run for the Cure website where you can also find this information.
http://www.runforthecure.com/site/TR?fr_id=1281&pg=entry
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