If you have a second, hop on over to Chris for a Cure and support his crusade against Breast Cancer.  We haven’t actually donated yet, but we will!  Just waiting for the next credit card cycle. 🙂  Anyway, I just wanted to throw what small amount of traffic my blog can generate over there and maybe it can make a difference.  It certainly can’t hurt.

From Chris for a Cure:
“As you may know, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall. After having the tumor
removed, she is just finishing up chemotherapy treatment and will soon begin radiation therapy.
She now has a very good chance of beating the disease, but only because of the world-class
treatment and care that she is receiving. She is the third woman in my family to be diagnosed
with breast cancer, and, thankfully, all of them are surviving. I found the fact that none of them
are blood-related to be a very sobering realization. These facts led me to two important
conclusions. (1) The incidence of breast cancer is exceptionally high, and (2) it does not just
strike those with a family history; it is an indiscriminate killer.

After all of this, I was overcome with a strong urge to do something about it. Not being to
terribly skilled at oncology myself, I decided to do the next best thing and support those who do
have the skills to work towards a cure. I found my opportunity when I learned that the Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer was going to be held in Denver this summer. The walk is a weekendlong
event in which the participants camp out in a small community sleeping in tents, eating in
mess halls, and showering in trailers. And also, we will walk! Over the course of two days,
participants walk 39.3 miles (26.2, a marathon, the first day and 13.1 the second). The catch is
that in order to participate, each person must raise at least $1800 for the Avon Foundation, who
will put the money toward breast cancer research, treatment, and awareness.

This is where you come in. I am asking for your help to get me to my fundraising goal of
$1,954.00. As a starting point, I am asking each person to contribute $50. If you are able to give
more, by all means do, and if that is a little steep, I gladly welcome any contribution you can
make. There are two ways to make your payment. (1) By check: Payable to Avon Walk for
Breast Cancer. Just drop it in the pre-stamped envelope I have enclosed and add the payment
coupon and send it to me. Or: (2) By credit card: Go to the website I have created,
chrisforacure.blogspot.com, and click the “Click Here to Support Me” button on the right
sidebar. With this option, you also have the option of paying in monthly installments, so you are
able to more comfortably contribute more if you so wish. And don’t forget to ask your employer
if they are willing to match your contribution or even give one of their own!

Whether you choose to donate by check or credit card, or even not at all, I would appreciate if
you could fill out the enclosed payment coupon and mail it back to me in the enclosed prestamped
envelope. Also, if you would like to share any stories that you have on how cancer has
touched your life, or any words of encouragement, I plan to carry with me any and all materials I
receive with me on the walk (but please, no items over 30 pounds ;).

And if you know of anyone who would be interested in supporting me, please share this letter
and let others know about my commitment to the fight against breast cancer! If you have any
questions or concerns, feel free to email/call/stop by. Thank you for your support; you really do
make a difference!”