Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Dateline: May 2, 2008
Washington DC

Avon Breast Cancer Walk Logo

Today marks the official start of the 2008 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I am so glad I decided to change from Crew to Walker this year. I have trained hard and feel well prepared for the journey.

I’m working half a day today, I don’t know how..but i am LOL. Then it’s off to downtown Washington DC for Event Eve. We check in, get our wristbands, feel the excitement, reunite with friends from previous years, try to get some sleep and prepare for our adventure.

I want to thank the over 900 persons (including businesses) who supported my fundraising efforts for 2008!

To add to my current total of $37,682, I am bringing checks with me today totalling $1,200 — That is an amazing $38,882!!!!!! Just typing that sentence brings tears to my eyes.

Folks, we did this together!!!!!

Your generosity has enabled me to be the NUMBER 1 Fundraiser in Washington DC for 2008!!!!

Deb's Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Fundraising Total

A VERY special shout out to my team, the Seneca Sisters!!!! These ladies, led by Helene Block, are just awesome. Helene has been the team leader since the Avon walk began in 2000. She gives endless volunteer time to the effort. A few weeks ago, the Seneca Sisters had our big fundraiser and garnered $4,500 in donations!!!!! Many thanks to everyone who attended!

This weekend I will dearly miss LindaLou who had to go out of town on business. She is totally supportive of all my efforts and it always means a great deal to see her smiling face along the route. Linda, you will be with me each step of the way this weekend.

Deb and Linda

My dear friends Cathy and Bryant have generously given up a weekend of their time to come to Washington DC and support me. Cathy was here in 2002 when I did the DC walk and she knows what an adventure this is. I am so grateful she and her hubby are here to share it with me.

Cathy and Bryant