Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Kathleen Makes a Race for a Cure!


Kathleen Jodoin Gagliardi will be walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer starting on October 6th and ending on the 7th. This is a 39.3 mile walk!! She is walking in honor of a friend of hers who is courageously battling breast cancer now. Kathleen has reached her goal set by Avon of raising $1800 but of course would love to raise as much money as possible to help find a cure for breast cancer. To keep up with her fundraising efforts and to read her story about her friend, Lisa, check out her website . Click on "donate", then "New York", and then enter Kathleen's name.

I don't know about you all, but I need to get myself walking or running!!! GO FUNDRAISING GIRLS!!!

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Rachel Runs for Lukemia and Lymphoma


The race to cure lukemia and lymphoma continues with the help of Rachel Burke Cocquyt. Rachel will be running her first marathon on October 21st to benefit The Lukemia and Lymphoma Society. Along with some other very special people in Rachel's life, she will be running in memory of Brendan Lackey, Tom and Paula Geib Lackey's son who died from lukemia in May.

To donate to Rachel's cause and help her achieve her goal of raising $3750, check out her website .