Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk

I interrupt my normal Posting Activities to post an Open Letter from my Sister, Kelly Brustman. 

For those of you who don't know my sister, you're missing out!  She's one cool chick!  (Oh sure, growing up, you couldn't torture those words out of me!!!) But now that I've seen the light, not of the bare bulb, let me tell you, Kelly is easily one of the most Fun-loving, adventurous, generous, and openly caring people you will ever have the fortune to meet, and more importantly she's here with us!  That's right, my sister is a cancer survivor, and we're all glad she has now been 10 years cancer free! 

Kelly is here today thanks to the efforts made in cancer research and excellent medical advances!  We are all thankful.   Kelly especially!  And now she would like to pass on her good fortune with a little help from her friends.  That'd be US!

Here's the scoop from My Sister:

Dear Friends and Family,

On May 30, 2007, I celebrated an anniversary; 10 years since cancer was removed from my body. In February 2007, my friend, Betsy, asked if I would walk 60 miles with her in the Breast Cancer 3-Day event October 12-14 in Atlanta, Georgia. She has had breast cancer this past year and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has helped her financially in this battle. She said that she would like to give something back. I said I would begin training and walk beside her every step of the way in the 3-Day and the journey beyond. Betsy has a wonderful husband, Shawn, and 3 very wonderful children, Luke (10), Hannah (9) and Joseph (5).

So, these are some of the reasons I walk:

• Because I can . . . I’m alive and well 10 years later.
• Because I want to contribute to the the cause . . . A CURE for Breast Cancer
• Because I want to honor those strong women in my life who have lived inspiring lives and fought the fight against cancer gallantly. and ...
• Because I want to honor those I dearly miss in my life. . . I have lost 3 aunts, 3 uncles, and 3 close friends to cancer and disease in the past 5 years.

Although I did not have breast cancer, I believe that research done to find a cure for breast cancer benefits us all and the strides made in finding a cure in one type of cancer will surely benefit many if not all types of cancer.

So, please join me in Celebration for lives fully lived. It is with a grateful heart and much hope and encouragement that I prepare to walk this walk.

I must raise $2200 in order to participate. I hope to raise much more. I invite you to support me and join the global movement to end breast cancer forever.

Thank you so much.

Sincerely,
Kelly Brustman

To donate Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support The Breast Cancer 3-Day!

Or for more information about the Breast Cancer 3-Day, Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, visit www.The3Day.org ,click “Donate,” and select “Atlanta” to search for my fundraising webpage or call 800.996.3DAY.

Alright, there you have it, so please click away, and help where you can.   I don't care if its $5 bucks or $500.00, please help Kelly help those with, and those who may get, this terrible disease that we are oh so close to ridding the world of!

Personally, I think Kelly's target of $2,200 is a bit low, I think we can do alot better!  Let's all show her the power of the Blog! 

Thanks for your support!