So far we've raised $2,600 for the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride! Thanks to everyone who has contributed!!!! The 10 non profits all do important work to support individuals with breast cancer & their families--and to provide assistance for the uninsured & underinsured who need screenings or treatment.
We've gathered the names of 48 women to honor and celebrate during the ride. There are way TOO many names of individuals who have had or have breast cancer (& all cancers)--but there will be room on the flag (or flags, if necessary) for every name we're requested to add. The list is a reminder that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime (some men will have this disease too), but it is much more than that. It is a reminder that we will remember & uphold the memories of those now deceased, encourage and rejoice with those who are surviving, and offer hope & support to those who will be diagnosed in the future.
I do not define myself or anyone else by an experience with breast cancer--Mark and I know that every name on the flag represents a life lived or being lived and we are honoring the lives of these individuals. We thank all of you who are helping us do this by submitting names for the flag. If there is anyone you want included, there's still time--just let me know first name & last initial by Friday around 5pm.
There's also still time to donate (in fact, we can take donations through the first week of November) so feel free to donate online at the link below or to send a check to me and I'll submit it for you. If you want your donation made in honor of someone, just let me know the individual's name and to whom (name & address) you'd like an acknowledgment sent and I'll take care of it. DONATE HERE
Thanks for your support! We'll be riding 25 miles (I hear it is really 27 now) on Saturday for this important cause!
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