In It To End It!

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Sunday, July 10, 2011 –  Day 2 Yes, it’s a bit harder getting up on Day 2. Not so much the waking-up part as literally the getting-up. As in stiff muscles. And some blisters. But “blisters don’t need chemo”! (That’s just one of the many slogans that keep up going.) And thinking of the people who we do this for always gets us motivated to go further. Team Hope For Hooters walks again. Bright & early down the street to the … Read More

A marathon awaits …

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Saturday, July 09, 2011 – Day 1 Ok, it’s really only close-to marathon distance today, since the route got changed to where Saturday is a bit shorter, and Sunday makes up for it. All in all, we’ll still be walking a full marathon and a half, 39.3 miles! And when you start counting the detours at the pit stops and for lunch, we’re right back at full distance! After the alarm comes on at some ungodly hour Saturday morning, we#re … Read More

Getting Walk-Ready

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Friday, July 08, 2011 The walk weekend is finally here! And with all members of our team Hope For Hooters having reached their individual $1,800 donation fundraising goal, we are ready to check in for the walk at the “Event Eve” at The Westin hotel in downtown San Francisco. And after we have all checked into our awesome rooms at the Marriott Union Square hotel (a big Thanks to Bryan S.!), we’re ready for a pre-walk dinner. And what better … Read More

We’re ready … ready to walk!

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Team Hope For Hooters has reached it’s donation goals! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed – thru direct donations or by attending one of our many fundraisers this year! As of midnight last night, each walker has reached or exceeded her/his personal fundraising goal of $1,800 and we are ready to walk the 39.3 miles THIS WEEKEND! We are excited and all pumped up … San Francisco, 2011 Avon Walk For Breast Cancer, here we come! Thank you, … Read More

Tacos for Ta-Ta’s on Thursday 06/30

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Besides continuing our training walks, the $$ fundraising goes on as well, as team Hope for Hooters is getting ready for another big day in preparation for the 2011 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in July: On The Border – Mexican Grill & Cantina in Dublin is supporting us by donating 15% of every guest’s bill on Thursday, June 30th! All it takes is a copy of the flyer! Great food, great drinks – enjoy a night out and support … Read More

Ha Ha’s for Ta Ta’s @ Tommy T’s Comedy Club

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A big Thank You to everyone who came out to Tommy T’s Comedy Club on Friday, June 03rd! Comedian Gary Owen was performing, and everyone had a great time! The house was packed and the jokes were loaded … that’s what you get when the “black comedian of the year” winner is a white guy from Alabama with great stories to tell! With a great turnout to our fundraiser, Tommy T’s has made a generous donation towards the Hope For … Read More

In 39 days, I will be walking 39.3 miles in the fight against breast cancer … Donate now!

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Please support me with a donation of $39! The 2011 Avon Walk For Breast Cancer – San Francisco dates are approaching quickly! On Tuesday, May 31st, I will officially be 39 days away from a life-changing weekend. 39.3 is also the amount of miles the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer offers over the course of two days. I am taking this opportunity to ask for your support. Thank you for taking the time to read my updates and considering a donation – however big … Read More

More than just a marathon walk …

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The weekend of July 10+11, 2010 will remain a very memorable one for many people. And for my friends Alisa, Kristina, Clae, Teri, Stephanie, Linda and me, it will always be remembered as a (total over over 101,000) small steps for each of us, but a large step towards finding a cure for Breast Cancer! As team “Hope For Hooters”, the 7 of us had raised a total of just under $14,000 for the cause! A very big Thank you … Read More

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