bunny Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 well, I am somewhat MIA from this Board of late. I'd love to tell you it's sheer business, but there's a little bit of overwhelmedness at the losses lately, too. I will get through and be back in force. in the meantime, I have not abandoned the cause of LC altogether. 1. I have started planning a walk/run for New York City for November. I was shocked last year when I had to travel no less than an hour to do an LC-specific event (on Long Island) so I decided to remedy that. if my grand vision is achieved, we'll have a run/walk in Central Park the weekend before the election (that way the pols will HAVE to show up and HEAR US). Joanie55 is onboard to help, as is my mama suki. volunteers and people with connections to possible sponsors, vendors, etc. are welcome. 2. I am an Ambassador for the American Cancer Society's Celebration on the Hill this year. basically, it's a 'real people' lobbying effort, where 8 people from each congressional district will lobby their congressperson and senators, write to local newspapers, etc., culminating with a march and face-to-face lobbying effort in September. well. we had our first 'training' last week, where they also briefed us on their message, and the message we'd be bringing to congress. I WAS SHOCKED to learn that the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY's lung cancer message was 100% smoking prevention. ARGH!!! I raised my hand to "educate" the freakin' director of leg affairs for ACS so many times during the training, I seriously thought they were going to tell me nevermind. instead, they made me the leader of my little team (not a big deal, just the 5 women from Carolyn Maloney's district) and asked me to call him with more information. so as infuriating as it was, I have decided to continue the work and be the squeaky wheel within the ACS for LC. more on this as it develops. so although I've been a wee bti quiet here, I've been noisy as hell elsewhere. obviously, my experiences with my mom is my first motivation, but you are all right up there with her. I heard Fay and Becky and Connie and many others whispering in my ear while I was giving them hell at that training... more will be revealed... xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 You keep going girl!!! Keep making that wheel squeek real loud...for your Mom and the rest of us who don't have the energy...yet! Huge thank you, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenStars Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 There is actually a lung cancer event (run/ walk) coming up in Central Park in just a few weeks. I'm getting my whole family to participate this year. To learn more: www.tglclassic.com Hope to see you there, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 I saw that one today! so cool. I think it'll be enough time in between to plan another one, to coincide with LC awareness month and other LC events around the country... maybe I'll find you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Stay away from the WD40.........you are squeaky enough to make a difference. Way to go!!! Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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