This is my son Jarrett and I in October of ’08 cheering on Team Kimpossible. I was so inspired through that Halloween weekend in 2008 witnessing the extraordinary passion and commitment of the walkers that I signed up to walk for Tampa ’09. Doing this presented a challenge for my wife and I. Since she did, of course, walk as well. We both had to raise $4600 combined instead of $2300 for one of us. We felt we could meet this challenge and because of our very generous donors we did! We were then able to concentrate on putting in countless hours training, preparing, money spent on supplies, new walking shoes, hotel stay, etc. not to mention the fact we took off work and put our bodies through a grueling 72 hours of walking in the Florida sun, sleeping in a tent for two nights, and being simply uprooted from our daily lives. With all that in mind, we didn’t hesitate.
The experience participating in the 3-day as a walker was indescribable. While Gayle decided to take 2010 off as a walker and crew as a sweep volunteer, I wanted to walk again. The experience was equally as amazing as 2010 and it was great to see all of my 3-day friends and survivors (they are one in the same).
The day after the 2010 3-day, I signed up for 2011. This will be an anual event for me until we find a cure. I’m as dedicated to the cause now as I have ever been and there will be some surprises in store throughout the year. I’m diving in head first in 2011.
With that, I would like to encourage you to donate to our cause. Unfortunately most of you who read this either have a close family member who has been touched by breast cancer or a friend that has. This is a community effort and I need your help. Making a donation of any amount is easy, painless, tax-free, and best of all, it WILL make a difference providing mammograms to those who can’t afford them, education to the masses, and money to research a cure. Please visit my DONATION page and donate what you can for our cause. Your contribution is much appreciated.
If you would also like to attend our 3rd annual Strike Cancer! Spare the Tatas! bowling fundraiser please visit http://strikecancer.com for more details. We will post the date and details when we have that finalized. You can also see pictures from the last 2 year’s events. This year can only be better!
Thank you for your consideration in helping us rid the world of breast cancer! Everyone deserves a lifetime!
Dylan
