Yesterday I met up with one of my best guy friends, James. He donated to my walk early on, and I also owed him a belated birthday lunch. Where did we meet? One of the most appropriate Ta-Ta related restaurants of course:

They really do have some yummy Daytona wings though! In a few weeks I also plan to get in contact with my local location and ask if they would sponsor our team. Anyway, it was great as always to get together with James to catch up. Thanks again for your support, Jaime!

James

I know I said my shirt was on it’s way out of Texas, but it really is now. Come back to find out where it ends up next!

Krista

Dave and I met up with our BFF, Krista, a few weeks ago at Campisi’s in Frisco. She made a donation to my walk in her name and in the name of Cory Case, her boyfriend who passed away from sarcoma last month. She also lost her Grandmother to Breast Cancer.

Here’s what she wrote:

FOR DAVID’S MOM
AND MY NONI. THANKS
FOR FIGHTING FOR THEM.
I LOVE YOU. KRIS

I love you too, honey! Thanks for your support while I walk and train for this event, and always.

My shirt is finally on its way out of Texas. Come back soon to see where it ends up!

Kristi & Sharon

My shirt made it’s third stop last week, and was signed by Kristi and Sharon who work on the 4th floor of PFS. Both made generous donations to my personal page early on in my campaign which I really appreciate. Kristi’s dad suffered from cancer, so she supports the cause to find a cure. I am lucky to work with such a wonderful group of people. Thanks again, ladies!

Who will end up with the shirt next? Visit again soon to find out!

My five co-workers have been some of the most supportive people in my effort to raise money for my walk, so it only makes sense that PFS was the second stop on my shirt’s trip around the country.

(l-r) Chris V, Monique, Angela, Mandy, Chris M

Originally I was going to share a “cozy two person tent” with Mo, but she decided against making the walk this year. Angela also wanted to participate since her aunt is a survivor, but opted out. They have all been a great source of support though, and continue to make me laugh with slogan suggestions for t-shirts and their aggressive fundraising assistance (i.e. “Hey! Give Laurie $3. She’s walking 60 miles to save your chi-chis/ta-tas/fun bags.”)

There is a long way to go until November gets here, and I am glad to have each one of them as a part of my support system. I heart you guys!

The shirt is still making it’s way around the building to my donors before it heads out of state, so visit soon for the next stop on my shirt’s trip.

Have you heard of Flat Stanley? I hadn’t– at least not until my co-workers were talking about the program a month or so ago.

From the website:

Students make paper Flat Stanleys and begin a journal with him for a few days. Then Flat Stanley and the journal are sent to another school where students there treat Flat Stanley as a guest and complete the journal. Flat Stanley and the journal are then returned to the original sender. Students can plot his travels on maps and share the contents of the journal. Often, a Flat Stanley returns with a pin or postcard from his visit. Especially creative hosts send the Flat Stanleys back with pictures, souvenirs, stories and reminders of the visit.

I love this idea, and was trying to think of a way that I could do something similar for my Breast Cancer 3-Day. When I saw the Circle of Hope t-shirts on 3DayGear, my idea was born. I thought– why not send a t-shirt around the country for my donors to sign? They can write me a message, and send back photos, memories or stories they would like to share about their loved ones or their personal connection to breast cancer. I’d love it if everyone could take a picture with it and e-mail me so I can post it here.

John was one of the first to donate to my walk, and since he works with David– American Express was the first stop on my t-shirt’s trip around the country. When he donated, John left me a message saying that this was a special cause to him since his mother is a breast cancer survivor. I will be thinking of John and his mother in the months to come.  D took this picture with his camera phone.

Want to sign my shirt? Make a donation to my walk and I’ll add you to the list. Where in the World is my shirt going next? Check back here to find out!