Off & Running (That Is...Walking)

Reposted from http://www.avonwalk.org/goto/Paul_Willett 
Originally posted April 2, 2010

Thanks for visiting my Avon Walk page. I’ve committed to participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara in September and I'm asking for your help.

It’s a big commitment, one that will require me to spend the next several months training (something I'm looking forward to) and fundraising (something that's way out of my normal comfort zone). But breast cancer is a big disease, one that still affects far too many people, and I’m determined to do everything I can to help put an end to it.

The money we raise will be managed and disbursed by the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade to help provide access to care for those that most need it, fund educational programs, and accelerate research into new treatments and potential cures. I’ll be just one of thousands of people that will walk up to a marathon (on Saturday) and a half (on Sunday) over the weekend of September 11th & 12th, raising awareness of the cause and educating even more people.

I can’t do it without your help. I hope that I can count on your support. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me and I'll be glad to talk about the Avon Walk.

Donations Gratefully Accepted Here!

You can make a donation to my fundraising campaign right here on the website by clicking on the pink "Donate Now" button. If you prefer to write a check, just contact me and I'll send you the information and form.

As I prepare for this exciting event, I plan to update this page frequently so that all my supporters can follow my progress, so please visit often. While you're here, you might want to spend some time on the site to find out more information on why this event is so important, and the organizations and people that will be helped by the money we all raise.

Thank you in advance.