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Special Disney Collectables Available

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Greetings, You might be aware that I am a 23-year breast cancer survivor. Over the past several years, I have been very active in raising funds and awareness in the fight against this disease through the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This year, I am again participating in the Avon Walk, and, despite the difficult … Continue reading "Special Disney Collectables Available"
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Deb Wills Raised $49,447 for Breast Cancer

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Patrick Dempsey Congratulates Frederick Woman for Being a Top Fundraiser for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Deb Wills Raised $49,447 for Breast Cancer Donate to Deb’s Avon Breast Cancer Walk Frederick, MD/Daytona, FL (February 5, 2010) – Award-winning actor Patrick Dempsey hosted Frederick, MD, resident Deb Wills at the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex 24 in … Continue reading "Deb Wills Raised $49,447 for Breast Cancer"
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Avon Breast Cancer Walk Part 3 – Final Thoughts.

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In case you missed my first 2 blogs: Part 1 – Event Eve and Saturday Part 2 – Sunday It takes weeks to really absorb everything that happens on the Walk. Here I am 3 weeks later and the memories still fill my mind remembering people, stories and images… they stay with me for a … Continue reading "Avon Breast Cancer Walk Part 3 – Final Thoughts."
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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Part 2

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The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington DC took place May 2-3. Day 1 Blog Day 2! Sunday was a much more difficult day. I walked in the pouring rain for over 6 hours. When I got to camp on Sunday morning about 7am, it had rained on the campers overnight. Plus, the drizzle … Continue reading "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Part 2"
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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Part 1

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The 2009 Washington DC Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is over and now it’s time to let everything settle in and reflect on the weekend. As always, the event is an amazing gathering of several thousand folks – all working hard for a single purpose – to fight breast cancer. And as always, it’s very … Continue reading "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Part 1"
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Why We Walk

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Yesterday (4/19) was my last official training walk before the big 2 Day, Washington DC 36 Mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on May 2-3! I’ve trained well and I am ready for the event. Here are a few photos from the day and also a video called “Why We Walk”. I hope you will … Continue reading "Why We Walk"
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Breast Cancer Training Walk – April 12, 2009

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The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is rapidly approaching. We are on the downside of our training plan now. Sunday’s walk was 8 miles. We returned to a familiar trail over at Lake Needwood in Maryland. I spent many many miles on this trail back in 2001 and 2002 while training for my first 60 … Continue reading "Breast Cancer Training Walk – April 12, 2009"
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Breast Cancer Training Walk – March 29, 2009

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Yesterday’s training walk was mostly in the rain. I actually debated whether to go or not. 11 miles in the rain makes for a long soggy time. And then I remembered when I was going through radiation and chemo and how I would have LOVED to have the energy to simply walk around the block. … Continue reading "Breast Cancer Training Walk – March 29, 2009"
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Training Walk

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I thought I’d take a short break from all things Disney to share some photos from my training walk this morning. As a 23 year breast cancer survivor, I have participated in raising funds and awareness for the cause since 2001. I have walked 60 mile walks, 36 mile walks and crewed. This year I … Continue reading "Training Walk"
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Magic Meets – Friday Part 2

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Seems I took very very few photos on Friday. Here are LindaLou’s pics from the evening festivities. First up is the Meet before the Magic Event — The Sponsors for this year’s Meet before the Magic were Beci Mahnken (MouseFanTravel), Sara Moore (All Star Vacation Homes), Deb Wills (All Ears) and of course, Fred Block. … Continue reading "Magic Meets – Friday Part 2"
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