become involved in.
Several of my friends' mothers have had breast cancer and thankfully can call themselves survivors.
The American Cancer Society
Daffodil Days
Relay for Life
My father died of Bladder Cancer on June 16, 1993, at the age of 63.
My husband has been a Testicular Cancer survivor since 1984,
when he was 21. Our two daughters are blessed miracles. 
My friend Vicki was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in May 2007. After chemo and radiation, she returned to teaching on February 12, 2008.
We all know someone who has been touched in some way by this disease.
I've decided to contribute where I can. 
When you buy one of the beautiful bouquets for yourself or for someone else, you're helping to support cancer research, education and patient services. It's all part of the life-saving mission of the American Cancer Society.
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
I participated in this event for the first time in June 2003. I raised money by sending out an email. It was so easy. I was able to spend 24 hours with my fellow teacher friends and various others from the community having a great time walking. I walked 14.5 miles that day. My family enjoyed it and can't wait until this years event on June 26-27, 2004.
June 2003
June 2005- I walked 14 miles this year.
June 2007~ I walked for 11 hours this year. Forgot my pedometer, so not sure how many miles that equates to.
Richard and I on the final lap.
Rylan and I
Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk
Lee National Denim Day I coordinated this event at my school. I was very excited about it! Each day the week of National Denim Day the teachers received a treat in their mailbox to help remind them bring in their money and to wear their denim.
Monday- Help get a grip on breast cancer!
Monday- Make your mark towards a cure!
Monday- Together we can "clip" away at cancer!
Randy Pausch
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Coaches vs. Cancer
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It's an incredibly special event. Thousands of women and men will unite for three days, October 8-10, 2004, and walk 60 miles from Santa Barbara to Malibu in a bold display of courage and commitment. It's a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research, and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it. Every year in the United States, breast cancer claims nearly 40,000 lives. Who has been affected in your life? A mother, sister, daughter, friend? The Breast Cancer 3-Day is your chance to go the distance in the fight against this disease.
Net proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs, as well as the National Philanthropic Trust, to provide a special field of interest fund for breast cancer initiatives.
Training walks are scheduled, in Corona, every Sunday in July and the beginning of August at 5:00 AM.
Lee® Jeans is proud to sponsor the eighth annual Lee National Denim Day, the world's largest single-day fundraiser for breast cancer. Each year Lee Jeans invites companies and organizations nationwide to participate by allowing employees and members to wear denim in exchange for a $5 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. On October 10, more than one million individuals joined together in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer.
Since 1996, companies nationwide have raised more than $36 million for Lee National Denim Day. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation receives 100% of all donations to fund research, education, screening and treatment programs.
2006
Teachers received a pink pencil grip.
Tuesday- Help highlight breast cancer awareness!
Teachers received a pink highlighter.
Wednesday- Help erase breast cancer!
Teachers
received a pink eraser.
Thursday- Light the way for a cure!
Teachers received a pink tea light candle.
Friday- The day to wear denim.
Teachers received a pink ribbon pin with a note that says "One cause, one cure, together we can make a difference!"
Each classroom had a bag that I made for collecting money from the students. One of our fabulous teachers said that he would wear a pink skirt if we could raise $300. Well, he wore his shocking pink skirt all day long. We raised $753.50 at our school.
2007
Teachers received a pink ribbon bookmark that said courage, strength, or hope.
Tuesday- May all your travels lead you down roads of good health!
Teachers receieved a pink ribbon antenna ball for their car.
Wednesday- Help find the "write" cure!
Teachers received a pink ribbon pencil that said "Supporting our friend Vicki".
Thursday- Your support can have monu'mint'al impact in finding a cure!
Teachers received a pink ribbon wrapped mint.
Friday- One cause, one cure, together we can make a difference!
Teachers received a pink ribbon pin.
This year our school raised $2,168.
2008
Teachers received a pink ribbon paper clip.
Tuesday- Help erase breast cancer!
Teachers
received a pink eraser.
Wednesday- Light the way for a cure!
Teachers received a tea light candle.
Thursday- Hope for tomorrow is sweet when people Think Pink!
Teachers received a pink ribbon wrapped mint.
Friday- One cause, one cure, together we can make a difference!
Teachers received a pink ribbon pin.
This year our school raised $363.70.
A man I never met, who changed my life.
Since they began in 1982, the Foundation and its Affiliates have raised more than $250 million for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. It is credited as the nation's leading catalyst in the fight against breast cancer.
It's a slam dunk! Your American Cancer Society and NABC coaches team up to raise money to fight cancer and educate kids about healthy living in these fun-filled programs and events. Find out how you can participate.
Terri Stahlheber © 2003-2008.
