I believe everybody has experienced the hardships and pain caused by cancer. I know I have.
A few years ago I had a close uncle die from the complications of kidney cancer. My grandfather (a World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Pilot…and my hero) died from leukemia, and recently I found out that my Mom has uterine cancer. My neighbor (both an avid fisherman and surfer), only a few month ago, found out that he has testicular cancer.
Every year I walk in the Flour Bluff Relay for Life fundraiser. Last year my team raised over $10,000. Coastal Surfing readers helped raise $500.00 of that.
This year I’m getting a late start, but hope to raise the same amount. If you have somehow been touched by cancer please help contribute to my Relay for Life team. Your efforts will help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information, advocate for all people to have access to screening and treatment, and offer free programs and services to improve the quality of life for people facing cancer. By being a part of Relay, we are joining a worldwide movement to help defeat cancer for future generations.
…and heck! It is tax deductible!
To help out, click the link below. You will be taken to my "participant" page on the Relay for Life web site.
If my web site readers can collectively raise $400.00 I will throw in $100.00 of my own money. Thanks!
Make a donation and build some Karma!
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/coastalsurfing
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:36 pm
I’m really sorry to hear about your Mom’s condition, and I sincerely hope she (and your neighbor…and everyone else who has been infected by this insidious disease) can find the inner strength to guide them through the challenges ahead. I applaude you for your efforts in raising money for this noble cause. As an unemployed webmaster, I decided to use my skills (since I didn’t have any money) to bring the issue of skin cancer to the forefront in people’s minds by developing a few cancer-related websites. It believe that with knowledge and education, we’re that much further ahead in making the best decisions on how to tackle this terrible disease.