It is hard to believe but it is December 2016 and I am already signed up for 2017. I am more passionate about this year because 4 lovely ladies I know were diagnosed in 2016. Fortunately, all were caught early but two still had to do chemo and radiation and two are just had to do radiation. I like to think that the money we raise each year has helped them not only survive but to make the treatment as minimal as possible. Yes, it hits close to home this year.
I am participating in AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer. It won’t be easy, but that’s why it's worth it. From now until AVON 39 weekend, I’ll train to strengthen my body to walk over 39 miles in two days. I’ll also be raising funds to crush breast cancer. This is where you come in.
I am required to raise at least $1,800 to EARN MY 39, but I plan to raise much, much more! I hope that I can count on your support!
You can make a donation right here on my webpage by clicking the "Donate Now" button to the right. If you prefer to write a check, click the “Donate By Mail” button and follow the instructions on the form.
Your donations will be managed and disbursed by the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. The dollars you pledge will put food on the table of a breast cancer patient and her family. They will enable access to mammograms and medicine, fuel research, and save lives. Need any more reason to click that Donate Now button?
I’m walking with thousands of other 39ers. We’re banding together in solidarity and have one goal: to take breast cancer down. So many sisters and mothers and friends have been lost. We see a world without breast cancer for our daughters and nieces. AVON 39 is a force of change that can’t be stopped. By supporting me with a donation, you’re part of it.
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June 2017
Tim and I had a great trip to DC. I was able to log a 27.75 mile day visiting the city... there weren't the hills that SF will have but I am more confident that I will be able to handle the 26.2 mile 1st day.
I am excited that I am having a bake sale this week. I decided that the restaurant fundraisers weren't working so I am trying this out. Fingers are crossed that it will go well. Perhaps next year I will have gift baskets or something else to raffle off. I also hear that Jamba Juice gift cards are a pretty good source of fundraising. I am learning so much this year!
Thank you for your support.
by Alexa Donovan-Bowers on Mon, Jun 12, 2017 @ 8:29 PM
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May 2017
We are finally training distances.. 15 miles last week and 20 this week.
I need to spend a lot more time walking, my feet seem to be fine but I need to build up my stamina!
Thank you so much for donating over $9,500 already! We have a little over a month to go!!
by Alexa Donovan-Bowers on Mon, May 29, 2017 @ 7:18 PM
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April 2017
It has been a long time since I walked 10 miles, much less raced it. Today I finished, not my fastest time but I survived. I guess that is a good thing since I have less than 100 days until we walk San Francisco!
by Alexa Donovan-Bowers on Sun, Apr 02, 2017 @ 8:41 PM
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Wow, I know it has been said before but it is true again this year. I have the best donors in the world! I have only been fundraising 35 days and you have already crushed the $1800 minimum! Thank you so much!
by Alexa Donovan-Bowers on Tue, Feb 14, 2017 @ 10:21 PM
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