The American Cancer Society's UnitedHealthcare Family Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2009. The running and walking begin at noon with a kids run at 11:30. I'm not sure what kind of walking shape I'll be in by then, but I already returned the postcard letting them know we'd be back. There is generally a meeting for team captains in late January, at which time I'll get more info, and get us signed up.
So, after a stellar performance last year, let's see if we can top it this year. I think our final fundraising total was near $7,000, second only to a business which raised over $20,000. As I recall Mary led the fundraising efforts with just over $1,700. Amazing.
I think we did an awesome job of representing not only Dad last year, but all the famililes that are affected by cancer. I think that we can definitely do it again. The day after the walk last year one of my co-workers came up to me and said it was absolutely amazing to see all the people that were up there as part of Bill's Brigade. She said it brought tears to her eyes, and at that moment I could not have been more proud of all of you.
Feel free to recruit, start getting donations, whatever. As soon as I have more info I will pass it on. If you want more specifics you can go to cancer.org and enter in the La Crosse zip code (54601 for those who don't know), and click on Upcoming Events. I believe our event is the fourth of fifth one down on the list.
Even if you can't make it, please sign up as part of our team. You'll get the t-shirt with the Bill's Brigade logo (designed by Mr. Tony Branson himself), as well as the pleasure of raising funds for our team.
Thanks again for being such an awesome family. I feel very blessed.
