Archive for April, 2008

Fit for the Cure

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Okay ladies- it’s time for me to tell you about another awesome program that you can do for free, and the sponsor will make a donation for each participant. If you go to a participating department store and get fitted for a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan bra, $2 will be donated to Susan G. Komen that funds breast cancer research. If you purchase a bra during the event, $2 more will be donated.

Receive a complimentary fitting in a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra from a Wacoal fit specialist. For every woman that participates*, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research and outreach programs.

Wacoal will also donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra purchased at these events.

Our gift to you… a Republic of Tea travel tin with pink lemonade green tea. Doing something so simple can help so many.

There were quite a few scheduled in DFW this week, and there is one tomorrow as well. I am trying to talk my boss and one of my co-workers into going with me on lunch. There are also several May 15-16, and it just so happens Nikki and I are going to take a half day on that Friday to do some shopping, so we might have to drop by this event too. Don’t forget to visit the link above to find out more about the program and find a store near you that is participating.

My “Ultimate Drive”

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Even though I wasn’t feeling good today, I still went out to Plano to test drive a BMW for Breast Cancer. I was flying solo though since Nikki was swamped at work and Dave wasn’t interested. I got dressed in my Race for the Cure t-shirt and headed out around 3:00 PM. That was the perfect time since it really wasn’t very busy. All I had to do was sign a waver and I was able to hop in a car.


They had cute little pink car cookies– I couldn’t refuse!

It worked differently than I thought it would. I was expecting to be able to drive however many miles I wanted and to anywhere I wanted. When I got into the car, they actually had a map of the 10 mile (18 minute) route in the passenger seat. So in actuality each participant earns the charity $10. I was shocked they didn’t take my drivers license or anything. I drove a BMW X5 and it was awesome. Here’s what it looked like (except white with pink detailing, of course):

I also signed the “signature car”, which all the participants were able to do. See if you can find me!


Yup– there I am!

Overall it was a really fun experience for a great cause. I was able to chat with a woman from the North Texas chapter of Susan G. Komen and bought a rubber duckie that was in the Komen race last year, as well as a BMW pink ribbon shirt. Pretty good for a girl on a sick day, huh?! There are more pictures below. Check out the BMW website to find out when the Ultimate Drive comes into your city!

If you’re new to our site, don’t forget to donate to my Breast Cancer 3-Day walk. I appreciate your support!


I thought the awareness messages on the car were very shocking.

Dallas BMW Ultimate Drive

Monday, April 21st, 2008
Last week I learned about a program that BMW hosts called the BMW Ultimate Drive benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This is the 12th year for the event, and it takes place this week in our area. The cars travel around the country throughout the year, so check the site to see when they will be in your city.

Here’s a summary of the program:

Join us for our 12th year in the battle against breast cancer with our partner, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Just get behind the wheel of a new vehicle of your choice in the BMW Ultimate Drive® supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure event. As a participant, you’ll find plenty of BMW models to test drive, such as the thrilling 3 Series Coupe, the sporty X3 SAV® and this year’s Signature Vehicle, the new and dynamic X6. For every mile you drive BMW will donate $1 on your behalf to Komen. Since the program’s inception in 1997, the event has raised over $11 million dollars for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. In 2008 you can continue to make a difference by taking a test drive to help us reach our goal: donating a grand total of $12 million.

Pretty cool, huh? It is taking place in Dallas (at Classic BMW in Plano) on Wednesday, April 23 from 10:00 AM until 5:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also call to make a reservation:

Nikki and I are talking about going over on lunch or after work to show our support. It should be fun, so be sure to come back and check out our pictures!

Don’t Forget to Enter our Giveaway

Sunday, April 20th, 2008
We’re having a very special giveaway here at Our3Day, so don’t forget to enter. You can find the original giveaway post by following this link. It’s easy to enter to win the Save the Ta Tas t-shirt and Breast Cancer Awareness Goodie Bag. Simply leave a comment to that post, make a donation to my walk (NOT required to enter), or write a post about our giveaway. Each thing you do earns you more entries. We will be drawing a winner at the end of April/beginning of May. It’s that easy! Our goal is to raise awareness and funds for our breast cancer walk, as well as hear your personal stories of how breast cancer has touched your life or the lives of a friend or loved one. Feel free to share your stories with us. If you make a donation we are sending you a special gift and thank-you note too. Thanks in advance for your support! Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival Button

Help me reach $2000!

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
I hate to beg, but I’m only $15 away from hitting $2000 in donations to my 3-Day. That is very exciting, because that means after that I will only be $200 away from being able to actually participate in the walk. That also means I will be only $1000 away from my personal goal of $3000!

I still need some help. Pretty please? I’ll send you an official 3-Day bracelet, Save the Ta-Tas sticker, and a thank-you note! Plus my traveling shirt will make it’s way to visit you! What do you say? Go here to make a donation. Thanks in advance. You guys are awesome and I am in awe of all the help and support I have received so far.