My First Post!

I'm new to the blog world so be patient and understanding :-)

I have started this blog site to help raise awareness of breast cancer, keep my donors up to date on my fundraising efforts/training and to help sell my breast cancer scrapbook to help raise funds.

You're probably wondering what I'm talking about? Last year I signed up to walk in the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk in San Diego, CA Nov 10th - 12th. I raised a total of over $1900 throught family, friends and fellow scrappers. Unfortunately the day before I was supposed to leave for San Diego I came down with the worst flu I have ever had! At first I thought it was nerves but as the day wore on, the multiple trips to the bathroom, the aching in my body and the 102 temperature I realized I have the flu! I was the worst day! At first the thought didn't cross my mind that I probably should not go until my husband got home and he saw how awful I looked.

We talked it over and agreed that the best thing for my safety and health was to not fly to San Diego. Not only did my body ache but my heart ached! It ached for all the people who had donated to my cause! My friends Bev, Donna, Michelle and Carol threw me a surprise "Pink Party" that Monday before I was supposed to leave. I thought how could I let them down. My friend Lynn at work organized a decorating frenzy of my office and bought a cake that they were going to give me the day before I left. How could I let them down.

The one positive thing that came out of all this is the fact that you know who your friends are and you know who your family is. Everyone was very supportive of me, they understood and felt sorry at the fact that I couldn't make my trip becuase they all knew how much I was looking forward to participating. I had told everyone that this was something that was definately out of my comfort zone for me. Asking people for money is my biggest fear because I hate rejection!

Well anyway, to make a long story short..........I've signed up again! This year I am going to make it San Diego! I will walk the 20 (+ or -) miles each day for three days! Hence the start of this blog!

I hope you enjoy the updates as the days, weeks and months go by!

Take care - Karin