30 weeks to go!

I finished my first week of official training yesterday! By official, I mean following the training schedule published by the 3-Day folks. It's amazing how much easier the walking gets as the week goes on. I guess that is what happens when you exercise!

I am also beginning to get some of my fundraising ideas going. I am making some bracelets with a breast cancer awareness theme. I will post pictures of these as soon as I have them completed. If there is anything in particular that you are looking for, please let me know and I'll be happy to create something unique just for you.

My team is also collecting used printer cartridges for recycling. There is a company online called Funding Factory which will pay for each cartridge recycled. Please let me know if you are local and would like me to pick up your used cartridges. If you are a business and would like to send your cartridges directly to Funding Factory, call 1.888.883.8237 to register. By giving them our ID# 142411, they will give our team the credit. Visit their website for more information - http://www.fundingfactory.com/admin/participant/supporters/. What an easy way to raise money and go green at the same time!!

Thanks so much for all your support!! It is definitely easier to get motivated with so many people cheering you on!

Nice weather, finally!

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in the Tri-Cities and I was finally able to take my first outdoor walk as part of my 3-Day training. Roger, the girls, and both dogs joined me on the walk through Zintel Canyon (or Sherwood Forest as the girls call it) near our house. It was so nice to be outside rather than in the gym! Of course, it snowed today so it's back to the gym for me!

$550 raised so far!!

I passed a major milestone on my fundraising journey today - $500!! Thank you so much to those who have supported me so far! Only $2450 more to go! Visit my personal webpage to track my progress - http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SeattleEvent?px=2793382&pg=personal&fr_id=1300.

First Post

This is the very first post of my new personal blog!! I created this blog primarily to share my training and fundraising experiences as I prepare to walk 60 miles in 3 days to help find a cure for breast cancer. In September, I will be participating in the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk in Seattle. Click on the Donate button on the image to the right to visit my personal fundraising page for more information or to donate.

I have official begun training for the walk and have even raised $375 so far. I only have $2625 more to go to reach my goal. I will be doing a variety of things in the next few months to raise money. I am in the process of creating a series of breast cancer awareness bracelets which I will have for sale in the next few weeks. I will post pictures of each piece here as it is made so keep checking back to see which one-of-kind bracelet you have to have!

Thank you for your support and prayers!! I definitley need it!