Thursday, March 12, 2009
Back to St. Baldrick's!
As the shavings slow down...I would like to know how much your group raised? I know the police department had their St. Baldrick's shaving a week or so ago and did really well. How have the schools done, private individuals...how much have you raised for this fun and worthy cause.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Team Ka-Pow Breast Cancer Walk and Party Info.
Greetings and Happy 2009!
Team KA-POW is once again pledging to "KNOCK OUT" breast cancer by participating in the 39 mile 2009 Avon 2 Day Walk for Breast Cancer on June 6th and 7 th. In the past three years, through your very generous donations - Team KA-POW has raised over $150,000 dollars and this year, Team KA-POW is committed to raising an additional $27,000 to help fund leading-edge research and breast cancer prevention programs through the Avon Foundation. Team KA-POW is a group of family and friends that walk to support and honor two sisters, Kathleen (Powers) Cecil who were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and Annie (Powers) Gruber diagnosed in 2002. Kathleen has developed metastatic breast cancer and has had several reoccurrences in her bones. Today she is receiving weekly chemotherapy and her cancer has been responding well to this treatment. She is in general good health and feels fine. Annie continues to be monitored very closely by her oncologist.
In the three years that this team has walked, they have met and shared stories with friends and strangers alike about how breast cancer has touched their lives. Year after year we have more reasons to come back and participate in this walk again. Our goal is to continue to donate our time and money for a great cause.
In today’s economy, donating to any cause must be carefully considered. Team KA-POW is asking you to donate any amount of money that you can to help. Kathleen and Annie can tell you from experience that we are making progress, that new treatments are being developed, and that a cure can be found. But it will not happen without you. Each team member will be required to raise $1,800.00 to walk. So we are going to need support from many people to reach our goal, and we are hoping that we can count on you to be part of our support team. Please remember as you’re making your donation that in the time it took to read this letter, another woman in the U.S. was diagnosed with breast cancer. One in eight women in the US will develop breast cancer. When you donate to this cause, unfortunately you are helping fight for some one that you know or will know. The odds are frightening, sad and true.
Team KA-POW is more than just the WALK. They are also about the PARTY! Please join us for our annual fundraiser at TR’s Pub located at 3908 West 111th Street, Chicago, on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $30 per person and includes bottled domestic beer, live entertainment by Sean & Charlie (www.charlielyonsmusic.com), food, and many, many laughs! All proceeds go to Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
If you would like to support Team KA-POW but cannot attend the event, you can send your tax deductible contribution, to Debbie (Powers) Quinn, 3646 West 113th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60655. Please make your checks payable to "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer" and know that no donation is too small, every bit counts!
We will find a CURE and you are helping . . .
Team KA-POW is once again pledging to "KNOCK OUT" breast cancer by participating in the 39 mile 2009 Avon 2 Day Walk for Breast Cancer on June 6th and 7 th. In the past three years, through your very generous donations - Team KA-POW has raised over $150,000 dollars and this year, Team KA-POW is committed to raising an additional $27,000 to help fund leading-edge research and breast cancer prevention programs through the Avon Foundation. Team KA-POW is a group of family and friends that walk to support and honor two sisters, Kathleen (Powers) Cecil who were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and Annie (Powers) Gruber diagnosed in 2002. Kathleen has developed metastatic breast cancer and has had several reoccurrences in her bones. Today she is receiving weekly chemotherapy and her cancer has been responding well to this treatment. She is in general good health and feels fine. Annie continues to be monitored very closely by her oncologist.
In the three years that this team has walked, they have met and shared stories with friends and strangers alike about how breast cancer has touched their lives. Year after year we have more reasons to come back and participate in this walk again. Our goal is to continue to donate our time and money for a great cause.
In today’s economy, donating to any cause must be carefully considered. Team KA-POW is asking you to donate any amount of money that you can to help. Kathleen and Annie can tell you from experience that we are making progress, that new treatments are being developed, and that a cure can be found. But it will not happen without you. Each team member will be required to raise $1,800.00 to walk. So we are going to need support from many people to reach our goal, and we are hoping that we can count on you to be part of our support team. Please remember as you’re making your donation that in the time it took to read this letter, another woman in the U.S. was diagnosed with breast cancer. One in eight women in the US will develop breast cancer. When you donate to this cause, unfortunately you are helping fight for some one that you know or will know. The odds are frightening, sad and true.
Team KA-POW is more than just the WALK. They are also about the PARTY! Please join us for our annual fundraiser at TR’s Pub located at 3908 West 111th Street, Chicago, on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $30 per person and includes bottled domestic beer, live entertainment by Sean & Charlie (www.charlielyonsmusic.com), food, and many, many laughs! All proceeds go to Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
If you would like to support Team KA-POW but cannot attend the event, you can send your tax deductible contribution, to Debbie (Powers) Quinn, 3646 West 113th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60655. Please make your checks payable to "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer" and know that no donation is too small, every bit counts!
We will find a CURE and you are helping . . .
Problems getting comments through?
Has anyone had any problems getting comments posted? I have one poster whose comments are not reaching me. I wanted to know if anyone else is having this problem too before I contact "help."
Thanks.
Thanks.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Open Post
Here is your open forum for this week ending 3/15.
Please post all your non-specific comments and questions here.
Please post all your non-specific comments and questions here.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Morgan Park Academy Link added
I added a link to Morgan Park Academy after receiving the email below.
Could you please add a link for Morgan Park Academy? I think it is a wonderful, hidden gem in our community. Did you know they have a 20 acre campus and they rent out all of their facilities for private functions? How great would a birthday party be in their atrium in the summer or in their new gymnasium.
I thought this was very cool.
Strip Cards for Sale
This link will also be under misc. links for future use for block parties, family reunions, etc. Mike's a local so if you need strip cards, drop him a note.
Strip cards games are commonly used with; sports events, charity or fundraisers, family outings, and more. Mike, a Mt Greenwood resident for 25 yrs, is now selling two modern scratch-off style games online at: http://www.mystore.com/gamingstripcards. Being in our area, he can extend you lower prices. If interested, contact Mike via email address at: gamingstripcards@yahoo.com.
Poll
Well it looks like 39% of our bloggers in 60655 like to go to the parade and then to a house party. 35% like to avoid it altogether and stay home.
In light of the fact that baseball is coming upon us quickly...where does your loyalty fall? Red/blue or black/white? North or south?
As Nipsy suggested, there will be no neutral vote in this poll. It's Cubs or Sox.
I know it will be hard with this touchy subject, but please be nice with the comments.
In light of the fact that baseball is coming upon us quickly...where does your loyalty fall? Red/blue or black/white? North or south?
As Nipsy suggested, there will be no neutral vote in this poll. It's Cubs or Sox.
I know it will be hard with this touchy subject, but please be nice with the comments.
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