Debi Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Sorry for the length, and it probably doesn't belong in General but I wanted everyone to see... Okay, so I wanted to do something this November but don’t have the time to organize anything in my area and basically, nothing is getting done in Ardmore Ok for lung cancer unless I do it. I knew that I have friends and family, and friends of friends and family, that would donate if I had a donation webpage like those on Rich’s site and it annoyed me that I couldn’t tap into that to raise money for research. I wanted to fly to Boston to walk in Rich’s walk, but really didn’t have the money to spare. And then I had a thought, and with the advice of several people including Rich and Katie, this is what the end result is: On November 11th, at 10 am, the same day/time as Rich’s walk, I’m going to walk in absentia, in Ardmore Oklahoma. I won’t really be walking alone, because on this board, we have learned that we are together, even though we are spread out all over the country (or world!). So even though I am physically walking my walk alone, I certainly am far from being alone, because in spirit I am with my friends in Boston (and I believe that the NY walk is the same day?). In fact, although I haven’t heard the final word, I believe that 2 of my Oklahoman neighbors are walking in their cities as well, so that will be 3 of us in Oklahoma ‘satellite’ walking for lung cancer. So basically, I am on here to reach out to those of you who always want to do something, but don’t have the time to plan an extravaganza. THIS Is something anyone can do. Rich already has his Boston Walk website set up. All you have to do is register on his site and tada – you have a donation webpage with YOUR name on it. This is mine- I haven’t sent emails out yet, am still trying to find a picture that doesn’t scare people! https://secure.campagne-online.com/regi ... ionID=9396 Then you can email your friends and family for donations and leave flyers around your area, what you can do or want to do is as big as you want it to be. I am going to leave flyers around, in my doctor’s office, at work, etc to let people know that I am ‘satellite’ walking off of Rich’s walk and they can donate online or by mail. I plan on going for a 3 mile walk here but you can do a mile, a few blocks, whatever you are capable of doing, it doesn’t matter. It’s all about spreading the word and using the walk to do it. I am also planning on contacting the local media, to let them know that I am satellite walking for lung cancer, and hopefully, that many others are doing the same. Lung cancer is the invisible disease, so the fact that I am walking by myself here, calls attention in a way to that fact. We have NEVER had huge “relay for life” type of events for lung cancer, but that’s okay, we don’t need them. All it takes is one person in one area, to spread the word. Having a bunch of people, in all different areas, would spread it even further. If you have questions on how to go about it, I will share what I am sending out in my donation email, and what I am putting in the flyer (still a work in progress as we speak). You can email me or pm me off this site, or email me at debi@bostonlungcancerwalk.com. Anyway, I hope that at least a few of you would find this something you would like to do. Especially those of you who feel like you need to do something every November, but are at a loss as to what like myself, let’s do this!!! As we all know, WE need to do something to raise awareness and funding, no one else is going to do it for us!!! How cool would that be, a bunch of us walking that day and then getting together here that night to share our experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 This is just AWESOME, Debi. I have been waiting to see if it would be a go, and I'm OVER the TOP that it is. To have folks from all throughout the US, and yes, WORLD even, ALL walking on the same day for LUNGevity is incredible. I have been shameless with whom I have sent my solicitaton request (for donations to LUNGevity..........not the OTHER type of solicitation ) Of course I got nothing from the local radiation and medical oncologists, BUT when I hand delivered to them.........well......at least now they know I am not DEAD!!!!! I did get $100 from my financial advisor, however. Surprising, isn't it? Anyway, Debi, best of luck on reaching your goal. Maybe we can talk on our cells while we walk!!!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 That's fantastic Debi what a great idea and every body at LUNGevity loves the idea too! Thanks for being a part of it along with everyone else and making a difference. Rich-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Debi!!!! You ARE MY HERO!!!! I have wanted to DO SOMETHING for so long... Andy and I are in. How do we make the website? How do I do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 So does that mean that us satelliters would be on Debi's 'team??' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie22 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Count me and at least one of my daughters in!!! There might be a foot of snow here in South Dakota, but we still want to do it. Please let us know what we need to do if anything, other than what is posted here. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Any other Washingtonians want to do this? We can't let the Okies have all the fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 To set up your own page go to the website www.bostonlungcancerwalk.com. Click on register. You can register as a team or an individual-- or join another team (Rich has a team you can join) or donate to someone else's page (like Debi's, Kasey's, Rich's, mine etc.). You can also do a lot by just copying Debi's link to her page and forwarding to everyone in your address book with a note saying "please help my friend Debi reach her goal". The majority of my donations have been from people that forwarded the link. This is an amazing idea Debi-- so we'll be walking at 10:00 in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Should have added-- when you click the "register" button you will get a page on sponsoring someone too etc. You can see the list of all the individuals and teams if you hit "search" where it says type in a name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 You go girl! I just did my weird $36 donation on your page ($36 is symbolic of double life in Judiasm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Hi Debi, what can we say? To think that you'll be with us in spirit is wonderful, you may have started a real trend for the future. Thanks for your support, our committee were all thrilled that you wanted to join us in our efforts. Thanks again. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Debi is my idol! I need to get set up, b/c I will be walking here in OKC, too. If all goes well, my kids and I will 'push' Bev in her companion chair so she can be in on the fun. I would have never thought about this, but I am so glad that Debi did! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 TEAM BEV is officially in business! https://secure.campagne-online.com/regi ... ionID=9649 Thanks, Debi, for all of your coordination in this! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Yikes! I sent out my emails, but when I click "Sponsor Me", I get an error message. Any ideas? OOPS...it's working now. I was too impatient, I suppose. Maybe I just like seeing my picture over and over and over... Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Just bumping this up... And wanted to add my page. https://secure.campagne-online.com/regi ... ionID=9619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Ok, I'm finally up and running! I joined Debi's team. https://secure.campagne-online.com/regi ... ionID=9722 Let's Do This! Way to go everyone!! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Where are the men??? The women are showing you up badly. If you'd like to join or support your buddy Rich (dadstimeon) here is his page: https://secure.campagne-online.com/regi ... ionID=8810 Go men! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 WOOO HOOO Christy!!!! So that's THREE from Oklahoma!!!!!!!! Oh and RY???? Good thing that I happen to sign on from work for a minute - just in time to see you rooting for the boys- I see what happens now!!! How much are they paying you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 OK Debi, my offline donation for you went out in the mail today -- you've really started something great here!!!!! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 It's all for a good cause! It's Frank's fault-- he hasn't had a joke contest between the men and women for a long time. We need a little competition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I love all of your pages! Hmmmmm, a satellite walk, that could even be like a walk from the bedroom to the den to watch tv, it is walking. Hmmmmm, I should set up a page. This way when I e-mail everyone once we get a surgery date, I can be like "My daddy's surgery is set for ___ day. This is just all so stressful. Lung cancer really stinks. Do you feel sorry for us? I bet you do. Oh, you want to know how you can help? Well, here is a link, I will be satellite walking. Don't you want to give money? No, I bet you don't want to part with your money, but you are feeling guilted into it, huh?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Andrea-- that is funny and it will probably work like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 This is going great!! God bless, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks Debi for the great idea--thanks everyone for making a difference and thanks to the woman who are always stepping up to the plate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Rich, thank you and your committee for organizing your walk or we wouldn't have anything to satellite off OF!!! Anyway, I am really excited about the next couple months for all of us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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