How did you spend World Cancer Day?
A little birdie named Deb told me that 76 of you braved the rain for group training. Here’s to you, my friends!
I had the honor of spending the day in New York City with a group of dear friends, including two cancer survivors (one of them our own Gilda’s Gang member Lynne Cargen) and a cancer researcher.
We travel together several times a year, and as always, this trip included great food, lots of laughter, some shopping and seeing the sights. (In this case, taking in the opera and a show — if you get to NYC any time soon, do yourself a favor and see Rock of Ages. So much fun, especially if you came of age in the 80s).
This trip, we also took a little time to raise a toast to survivors, caregivers, doctors and researchers — as well as each of my Gilda’s Gang teammates.
I also hear from Deb that you are doing great in the fund-raising department. We’re at $31,000. Remarkable.
If you — like me, I’m afraid — have yet to complete your First Giving page and send a link to everyone you know, let’s pledge to accomplish that this week. Watch for my next post, which will focus on fund-raising including tips on how to use social media in your favor.
In the meantime, pat yourselves on the back. We are off to a great start! And please check out the wonderful photostream by Anne Washburn, especially the shots from Saturday. They may have looked like drowned rats but you can’t help but loving those smiles!
