August 30, 2008

Friends,

Did you know that three million women are living with breast cancer-and one third don’t even know it? Even more startling, breast cancer kills approximately one woman every 14 minutes, robbing us of our mothers and grandmothers, our sisters and aunts, cousins and best friends. No one knows what causes breast cancer or how it can be prevented and there is no known cure.

Knowing this, I just won’t accept that there’s nothing I can do. And, since cancer has unfortunately touched my family, I feel even more compelled to do something-anything-to bring us one step closer to finding a cure and ending the suffering. I’ll be joining thousands of others in the Charlotte, NC area to walk 39+ miles in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

I’ve considered doing this for the past few years, and this year I said: “NO MORE EXCUSES!” As part of this commitment, I have agreed to raise at least $1,800 for the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade. Since 1992, the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade has returned more than $250 million for the cause. That money is distributed to five critical areas: medical research, clinical care, support services, education and early detection programs.

While researchers have made significant progress in the last few years, there’s still more that needs to be done. I know that the journey I’m about to take head on doesn’t begin to compare with the challenges that cancer patients and their families endure. So, for each blister and each muscle cramp, for every time I think I can’t possibly go any father, I’ll be humbled… recognizing the small sacrifice I’m making on behalf of millions of women everywhere. I’ll think of those who have lost the battle and of those who fight fearlessly everyday. Victory for me will be crossing the finish line and surpassing my fundraising goal, and I hope you’ll be a part of it.

I ask that you please take this opportunity to honor the women you love by donating to the cause. Give whatever you can - every dollar really does help. If you would like further information on the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, please visit www.avonwalk.org.

I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your support and encouragement in this big undertaking. When I hit the road, I’ll know that you were a special part of my journey and of the journey of so many others along the way.

Sincerely,

Sue:)

You can go to www.avonwalk.org and click on Make A Donation.
Then Click on Donate To A Participant
Then enter Sue Watson
It will connect you to my web page. There, you can click on the pink box and make a donation to help fight against breast cancer!