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Pirate-themed Breast Cancer Fundraiser near DC/Baltimore
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Team Wench will hold its Tenth Annual Privateer Feast “To Save the Treasured Chest” benefiting breast cancer awareness and research on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Join…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ralph E. Nelson Jan 12, 2011.
House Cleaning for Cancer Patients
Someone posted this about a year ago, but it bears repeating: Cleaning for a Reason -If you know anyone currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to them that there is a cleaning service that…Continue
Started Nov 8, 2010
Breast cancer still sucks - even after seven years
[This was originally a post to my blog, but I decided it should appear here, too]We still live in a world where friends and family hear words…Continue
Started Jun 10, 2010
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As of this past week, I made both my 2010 goal *and* my lifetime goal.It <B>can</B> be done, folks... it just takes perseverance and the ability to ask anyone anytime for any amount.Off…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ralph E. Nelson Apr 30, 2010.
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Ralph E. Nelson replied to Ralph E. Nelson's discussion Pirate-themed Breast Cancer Fundraiser near DC/Baltimore
Michelle Nowland replied to Ralph E. Nelson's discussion Pirate-themed Breast Cancer Fundraiser near DC/Baltimore"Hi Ralph,
That's great that you have done so well with this event...kudos to you! My team, the Pink Ribbon Angels, also does fundraising events and has been for the last 6 years. We do well, but have not brought in that much in one…"
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Ralph E. Nelson's discussion Pirate-themed Breast Cancer Fundraiser near DC/Baltimore"@Michelle: we do really well... a summary of our success can be found on the Feast website at http://teamwench.org/pf/history.shtml but overall we've netted (as in, cut checks to support walkers & crew for) a bit over $85,000 in nine…"
Michelle Nowland replied to Ralph E. Nelson's discussion Pirate-themed Breast Cancer Fundraiser near DC/Baltimore"This sounds like an awesome fundraiser and if I lived closer I would definitely attend and bring my Angel friends with me! :) Good luck to you, your team and I hope you have a great turnout!! How well do you fare at this annual event…"
Ralph E. Nelson posted a discussionPirate-themed Breast Cancer Fundraiser near DC/Baltimore
Team Wench will hold its Tenth Annual Privateer Feast “To Save the Treasured Chest” benefiting breast cancer awareness and research on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Join us in our endeavor to reach new heights with “Ten Years of the Best Support a Boobie Ever Had!”Team Wench will be returning to last year's venue, the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company (VFC) in Severna Park, Maryland. Its huge galley and well-stocked hold will be serving up plenty of…See More
Ralph E. Nelson posted a discussionHouse Cleaning for Cancer Patients
Someone posted this about a year ago, but it bears repeating: Cleaning for a Reason -If you know anyone currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to them that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while they are in treatment.All they have to do is sign up and have their doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in their zip code area arrange for the service. …See More
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Donna Cammalleri's discussion I say yeah Family Say Nay"A friend of mine who's walking this fall for the second time has a goal that I absolutely approve of.
1. Don't be the very first person on a sweep van each day.
2. Don't be the very first person on the SAG bus each day.
Perfectly…"
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Larry Roshfeld's discussion Introducing the 2010 Edition of "The Underground Guide to the Breast Cancer Walks""I knew I forgot to mention something when you asked for comments last time. Oh well, here's one for the NEXT edition...
When you drop off your gear bag, be sure to drop it at the truck that has the letter that corresponds to your TENT…"
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Amanda Hand's discussion PB&J Grahamwhiches!"Sorry Leslie - I didn't realize that the forum didn't highlight hyperlinks. Each of my previous posts contains the word these and that's a link to what looks like two different brands of the PB&J sandwich cracker numminess...…"
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Amanda Hand's discussion PB&J Grahamwhiches!"I *believe* these are the ones you're looking for..."
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Amanda Hand's discussion PB&J Grahamwhiches!"If these are what you found, I don't think they're the right ones... there are a couple of different brands out there but none taste as good as the ones on the Walk!"
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Sue Reigelman-Doi's discussion Now not able to walk in SF"Sue,
I'm so sorry to hear about your knee, and I understand your disappointment. The first year I signed up, I raised the money and did the training -- and got sick the week before the Walk.
The one thing I'll add is that in some places…"
Ralph E. Nelson posted a discussionBreast cancer still sucks - even after seven years
[This was originally a post to my blog, but I decided it should appear here, too]We still live in a world where friends and family hear words like "summation artifact" and "abnormal mass" and the immortal "I'm sorry to tell you this." We still live in a world with breast cancer and I find this unacceptable. I find it unacceptable that each month, my friends and loved ones perform their monthly exams knowing that they could find something…See More
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Larry Roshfeld's discussion coming soon - The 2011 Underground Guide...."95% of your guide is great!
I will say, though, that ya may have gone just a /little/ over the top with the male self-deprecation-thing. Many of us Y-chromosome-enabled folks really do have a clue about child care, dishwashing, and other home-alone…"
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Who I am and what this is to me.
2010 will mark my sixth year of involvement with the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in DC. When I first started, it was just something to do to help out some friends who had created a loose affiliation of folks who wanted to help. That group held a couple of fundraisers for various causes (including breast cancer) throughout the year.
Since that time, I have gotten sick once (and was unable to walk), walked three times, and crewed twice. I have raised over $30K. I have gotten both my girlfriend and my daughter involved in the cause (the former as a walker and now crew - the latter as part of the Youth Crew).
That group of friends has now grown into Team Wench, Inc., a recognized 501(c)(3) organization who has, through the hard work of its members and supporters, donated over $180K for various charities ($70K of which has gone to fight breast cancer).
Sadly, I have also lost dear friends and watched others fight unlikely odds. I have been there as the words "density change" turned a friend's life inside out and upside down. I have been there and I will continue to be there until we have a cure.
My Fundraising Link contains a lot more information for anyone who's interested.
Since that time, I have gotten sick once (and was unable to walk), walked three times, and crewed twice. I have raised over $30K. I have gotten both my girlfriend and my daughter involved in the cause (the former as a walker and now crew - the latter as part of the Youth Crew).
That group of friends has now grown into Team Wench, Inc., a recognized 501(c)(3) organization who has, through the hard work of its members and supporters, donated over $180K for various charities ($70K of which has gone to fight breast cancer).
Sadly, I have also lost dear friends and watched others fight unlikely odds. I have been there as the words "density change" turned a friend's life inside out and upside down. I have been there and I will continue to be there until we have a cure.
My Fundraising Link contains a lot more information for anyone who's interested.
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