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A FRIEND NEEDS OUR HELP - Dan H.

DanHolohan
DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
in THE MAIN WALL
Christy Farver, a beautiful young woman, has breast cancer. She has five more chemo treatments to go, and then radiation. She's in great spirits and fighting hard.

Christy's sister, Cindy, is in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, which will take place in Washington D.C. on May 1 & 2. Over the two days, thousands of people will walk at least a marathon distance (26.2 miles) and raise money for cancer research. There are an estimated one-million women who have breast cancer, but do not yet know. Christy caught it in time. She's very young.

Marianne and I are supporting Cindy in her walk, and through her, we're supporting Christy and our good friend Dan Foley. I hope some of you Wallies will rally around Dan as well. If you'd like to help, here's how:

Go to <A HREF="http://www.avonwalk.org/site/PageServer">Avon Walk for Breast Cancer</A> and click on Support a Walker/Crew Member. Once there, click Washington D.C. and then type Cynthia Rea in the search box. Scroll down and click on Cynthia's name. Make your tax-deductable donation from there.

Let's rally and help Dan and Christy get through this. I think what Cindy is doing is terrific. Let's help them exceed their goal of $2,000.

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  • hydronicsmike
    hydronicsmike Member Posts: 855
    I am in!

    Dan Foley can count on my best wishes and prayers. Sure thing, a donation is made. Lets hope it makes a difference.

    Dan and Christy have the strength to get through this. Wishing to be able to do more,

    Mike
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Thank you,

    Governor! ;-)
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  • Pat Clark
    Pat Clark Member Posts: 187
    Glad to help

    Wishing and praying for Christy's full recovery. Keep a positive attitude Dan & Christy, we're pulling for you.

    Cynthia, we will all be walking beside you and all the others in spirit during your weekend. Let us know how it goes.

    My donation is in, and looks like you will need to raise your goal of $2000, your almost there.

    Pat Clark
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Yep,

    I'd say it's time to raise that goal! Thanks, Pat.
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  • Mad Dog
    Mad Dog Member Posts: 2,595
    I'm down for fightin'........................................

    cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's go get 'em!!!! Mad Dog

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Good, Dog!

    And Cindy raised the goal to $3,500.

    I love a good challenge!

    Who wants to help out Dan Foley and Christy?

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Wetstock Wallies!

    You know we always have a 50/50 raffle at Wetstock to raise money for charity. At Wetstock IV, I'd like to do the 50/50 for Christy. Half the money will go to the raffle winner, and the other half will go to Cindy's walk to help Christy and the other women who are bravely fighting breast cancer.

    Would any manufacturer like to step up and offer something for a silent auction, which we can also run during the day at Wetstock? That worked really well at Wetstock I, and since Marianne and I will be driving to Baltimore, we'll be able to do it there as well. If you're willing, that is.

    Thanks so much for caring about others.

    This can happen to anyone. Let's help. Thanks.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    She's now

    over $2,000. Check it out:

    Cindy's Walk for Christy
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  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    I'm in, also

    I met Christy at last years RPA retreat in Estes Park, with Dan of course :) She has a quick and friendly smile, I'd be glad to help.

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Now up to

    $2,675.00

    It's great to know that good people will step up to help when you ask for it. These things can happen to any of us, and wouldn't you like someone to step up for you if you needed help. If you've received help in your life, please pay it forward.

    Thanks for caring about our friend.
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  • Dan Foley
    Dan Foley Member Posts: 1,264
    Thank you

    Thank you everyone for your support. I got home late last night after a long day of work and an ACCA meeting in the evening. Christy was overwhelmed by the show of support here on the Wall and through the donations in her name to cancer research. Christy and I are very appreciative. -DF

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Cindy'

    > Thank you everyone for your support. I got home

    > late last night after a long day of work and an

    > ACCA meeting in the evning. Christy was

    > overwhelmed by the show of support here on the

    > Wall and through the donations in her name to

    > cancer research. Christy and I are very

    > appreciative. -DF

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Cindy's thermometer

    is now up to $2,725.00.

    We're going to have to raise that goal again!

    Cindy's Walk for Christy

    Wallies, do you think we can get her over $3,000.00 by the end of today?

    Email your friends and let them know what we're doing.

    And if you run into any manufacturers today, please ask them if they'll help us out with a donation to the Wetstock silent auction.

    Thanks.

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Up to

    $2,785.00. Getting close to 3K! Way to go, lads. Thanks.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    $2,910.00

    I'll bet we can make 3K by lunchtime. What do you think?
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  • Dave Yates (PAH)
    Dave Yates (PAH) Member Posts: 2,162
    Done

    In honor of Herbert F. Behler. Former boss, mentor and, more importantly, a good friend.

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    $3,110.00

    I'll bet we can get to $3,500 by the end of the day. What do you think?
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    $3,135.00

    And I just made a mailing to more than 5,000 Wetheads.

    Time to raise the goal again!
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Can we raise

    $365 by the end of the day?

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  • Paul Pollets
    Paul Pollets Member Posts: 3,663
    Glad to help

    more than a worthy cause...
    Paul

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Thanks

    Getting closer to that goal!
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Now at $3,435.00

    Who would like the honor of busting the thermometer?

    Cindy's Walk for Christy
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    You'll get a real

    rush. ;-)
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Brian Harvey

    busted us through to the other side. Let's keep it growing, lads.

    Time to raise the goal!
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Do you think

    we could dump all the mercury out of that thermometer?

    Possible?

    Cindy's Thermometer
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  • Riles_3
    Riles_3 Member Posts: 60
    I'm in

    Sorry for the delay, but yesterdays activities kept me away from the computer.

    I added to Cindy's pledge in support of Christy, who by the way is a delightful person.

    DF & DH thanks for bringing the support for Cindy's efforts to my attention.

    Jeff "Riles" Riley
  • Cindy Rea
    Cindy Rea Member Posts: 6
    THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!


    Q. What is a Wethead?

    A. A very generous person who comes through for a friend in need!

    Seriously, thank you all so much for supporting my fundraising in support of breast cancer research. I am overwhelmed by the kind messages and donations. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so excited to do the "marathon walk" on May 1-2 in Washington, DC. I will remember your group's generous support every step of the way!

    Cindy Rea
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    We're far

    from done! ;-)
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    We're at

    $3,930, with a new goal of $5,000. Wetstock will put the number way over that, but wouldn't it be nice to have a new, and higher, goal by then.

    And doesn't it feel good to be working toward something this important.

    We all have women in our lives. Thanks for caring about them.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Breaking $4K

    wasn't tough at all. Keep it going, lads!
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Up to

    $4,255.00.

    Can we get to $4,500 by the end of the weekend?
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Now at

    $4,480, with an even more ambitious goal. Good stuff.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    $4,500

    ;-)
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  • Wayco Wayne_2
    Wayco Wayne_2 Member Posts: 2,479
    Count me in too.

    Thanks for the opportunity to help. My wife and daughters are so precious to me and I can't help but feel that in a way Cindy is doing this for them too. You go girl. WW

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    My Mom

    is a breast cancer survivor. Research works.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    $4,865

    Think we can hit 5K by the end of today?
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  • hydronicsmike
    hydronicsmike Member Posts: 855
    Wow!

    What a great bunch of guys!!! Its great to see a number of wallies pull together when help is needed. Am darn proud to be part of this!

  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    $4,890

    > Think we can hit 5K by the end of today?



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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    $4,890

    All we need is 110 bucks to reach 5K.

    Can you help by giving 10 bucks?

    For the women in your life?

    Thanks.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Me, too

    It sure beats fighing over FR vs. T&M, doesn't it?
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