So, here's the story. My wife's sister lost her fight against Leukemia when she was only eight years old. That was a long time ago, back in the seventies, and fortunately much has changed for the better when it comes to taking on the Big C. Despite all the advances, it is still an up-hill battle, so Anne decided to do something about that this year. She is raising money through Team in Training. Besides committing to raise $4,000, she signed on to walk a marathon in San Francisco this fall. Neither hurdle is easy to leap over, but Anne is doing both in style.
Here's a photo of a spunky Melinda in 1968.Blood Feud is a party to help raise money and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It is also a chance to celebrate overcoming BIG hurdles. We have already booked music from the Belleville Outfit and The Greyhounds, and you never know who else might sit in. A blood drive truck and bone marrow registry table will be on site. The Texas Rollergirls and T-Bird and the Breaks have agreed to be on hand to reward any blood donors with fantastic photo ops! Who knows what could happen? Sure to be a spectacle.
Come hang out at Hot Mamas with us. There will be plenty of food and beverage available; and, trust me, you won't want to miss this one.
See you there,
John
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Sweet, I am planning on being there!
Don't forget about www.inyourhands.org to sign up for blood donation at the event. Rollergirls will be available to reward any blood donors with fantastic photo ops!
Blogging for Blood Cancer Event - August 11-18
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