Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Race for Life 2007


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[This will remain at the top of my bloggie for a couple of weeks - read on down for newer stuff!]

I have made a big decision and, thanks to talking to my blogsistah last night, I have worked out how to include all myblogbuddies.....
I have registered to do the Race For Life this year, although I admit it will probably be a Walk For Life given my physical condition!! So far, I am one of 324,189 entrants!

What is Race For Life?

Since it started in 1994, Race for Life has grown to become the UK’s biggest women-only fundraising event. All the money raised by our participants helps fund the crucial work of Cancer Research UK – the world’s leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research.
So far, over two million women of all ages have run, walked or jogged to raise over £140 million in sponsorship for the charity. This year we hope to raise £60 million for our life-saving work by bringing an amazing 800,000 women together to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
My inspiration to do this event is Minerva over at Womanly Parts. Her brave battle with cancer has encouraged me to do my little bit to help out.
I will be walking the race on the 16th June at Lydiard Park, Swindon. Or I might be gently jogging by then :-)

Thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can sponsor me online (if you wish). Click here if you want to help out. I have been modest in my forecast of sponsorship - I would love to exceed it!
Update: as the sponsorship has started to roll in from generous bloggers, I have increased my target!
I have a little bit of a persuader -
the blogger who sponsors the most money will have their blog URL emblazoned across the chest of my t'shirt on the big day. All the other bloggers who donate will also have their blognames written on my t'shirt - but smaller :-)
Friends who donate will also get a mention somewhere on my clothing.....


cq

124 comments:

Juggling Mother said...

cool idea. And brave of you to do it:-)

Hopefully we'll be a bit more financially stable before then, and can sponser you:-)

Bobkat said...

Go girl, go girl, go girl! Good for you!

So..do I sponsor you as a friend or a blogger then? :-)

YellowRose said...

What a great cause and I admire anyone who takes it on! Check out your donations page I added alittle something to support you my friend! ;)

You Go Girl!!

rashbre said...

run swift, run sure

Anonymous said...

Me too, walking for life!

Laquet

OldLady Of The Hills said...

What a wonderful thing to do, dear CQ...I applaud you and I will be donating to 'the cause'!
Are you going into training for this RACE FOR LIFE?

Unknown said...

As long as you don't write my name under one of the armpits I'm happy to sponser you...

Good way to get fit and for a good cause - you'll have to do some training/conditioning in advance or at least you can use it all as an excuse to do as much as you can :-)

Unknown said...

As long as you don't write my name under one of the armpits I'm happy to sponser you...

Good way to get fit and for a good cause - you'll have to do some training/conditioning in advance or at least you can use it all as an excuse to do as much as you can :-)

OldLady Of The Hills said...

y pleasure, my dear...Hope you raise a lot of money for this much needed cause.

OldLady Of The Hills said...

Hmmm....Where did the M in "my" go? LOL!

Anonymous said...

Gah, any chance of me being able to donate via Paypal?

My credit card is NOT happy about this LOL.

On a happier note though, I want to tell you that I'm so so proud of you for doing this. I know you can do it!!

Let me know!

Minerva said...

You are a star...
And i am so very flattered,and so very proud of you.. Even if you don't cross the starting line, you are a winner...

Minerva

Michael K. Althouse said...

That's a wonderful cause. I have wandered over to Minerva's blog from time to time a she certainly is inspirational.

On a side not (and your side bar) I see you quit smoking 59 days ago. It made me realize that I quit one year ago today!! I feel a blog post coming...

Michele sent me,

Mike

Unknown said...

Hey

Its my pleasure :)

An I don't know but yes I am on this very same emerald isle lol

Have a good Weekend CQ

Unknown said...

oh bum rats...

I forgot to say

*blush* scuse my language

Its my pleasure its a cause very close to mine and my faimilies heart so good luck

Unknown said...

Minerva sent me and I just want you to know from "across the pond" how genuinely inspiring you both are and I send you my most sincere Best!

Karen said...

Wonderful!

We have that here in the U.S. as well.

Here via Michele's. :+)

Melli said...

EXCELLENT!!! Gooooo Queen! GO! I am doing Relay For Life this year -- which is another fund raiser for Cancer. Best wishes to you on yours! (and on your training too!) :)

Oh... and I'm very curious about Wednesday too! IF I ever get enlightend I'll share it!!!

Walker said...

Thats a great cause, my mother is a survivor and we give every year here.

Jewaira said...

Here from Michele's

Best of luck ..

Unknown said...

Hey cq

Here Via Michele's

Hope the Suns shining on you as gloriously as it is here in the Midlands ;)

Oracle

Unknown said...

We must be hogging the Sun ;)

I hope it picks up for you down there ;)

(Some what selfishly)
Im down that way in two weeks for the weekend I'd quite like some sun as Im not working ;)

Mike said...

What a great idea for a good cause. Good luck with your race.

Michele sent me.

IH said...

Well done hon! A great thing to do for a lovely person. You go girl! (will get Minerva's Cheerleaders behind you too!!)

Lazy Daisy said...

Ah babe, that's a great idea. What a lovely person you are....so caring! Cheering you on.

Anonymous said...

good luck with your race. I see you have been smoke free for 5 months! That's awesome. I am going on my fourth month and its a battle, so good for you. here via michele

Michael K. Althouse said...

Back from Michele's to wish you all the best...

Mike

Carolyn said...

Wonderful cause and opportunity! I just know you'll do very well :)

Here from Michele's today.

Panthergirl said...

Done!!!!

If I "win", you can buy The Dog's Breakfast t-shirts on Cafe Press... ;)

Panthergirl said...

CRAP!!!! It won't complete the transaction...keeps timing me out??

Foster Dogs said...

Good for you! Here via Michele's.

Anonymous said...

I am a breast cancer survivor of 16 years and I often drop in and read Minerva's posts. She is indeed a very brave woman facing more than anyone ever should have to endure.

I will be walking in our local fund drive soon.

Came by way of Michele and wish you all the success in your endeavor.

Fizzy said...

Just popped in to see how you are doing. You have a lot of sponsors now - good for you

Unknown said...

HI! I so enjoyed your stop over to my place today. Like Walker, My Mom too is herself a cancer survivor. Pace yourself and give it your personal best! My thoughts for a wonderful outcome are with you!!!:)

Star said...

Wonderful idea CQ. I wish you the best of succes.

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