Tonight is my first fundraiser event, and I'm a nervous wreck. If you are in the Newport News Area, check out Schooners (across from CNU) between 9pm and 1am. This event happened because a member of Chasing Arrows wanted to help. Last night, Justin and I began finalizing every detail. This involved picking up cornhole sets at 10pm, creating posters, buying materials, and staying up until 3:30am creating materials. This has been a stressful process and it wont be the last fundraiser.
Yesterday I traveled to multiple restaurants attempting to set up a fundraising night, and successfully got a bite. Now I'm waiting for a phone call from a General Manager in order to pick up flyers. On April 16, if you bring one of my flyers to UNOs Chicago Grill on Victory Blvd., 15% of your check will go to LLS. If Uno's makes over $1000, I get $20% of all checks with flyers.
Today I had a meeting about finding a new venue for the Stand Up Comedy Night. Luckily, it was a successful meeting. On April 17 (yes the day after UNO's) I will be hosting it. This one is going to take much needed effort, but will be successful.
I'm working with another TNT participant to form a carwash, unfortunately, I'll be out of town the weekend she wishes to do it. Hopefully I can work something out.
Anyway, I'll let you know how tonight goes. Ah, I'm so nervous!!! I have to MC and everything. Hopefully those public speaking courses will prove worthy tonight.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Raised Over $700!
Congratulations to Lisa Lazzari who has raised over $700 for Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego! Way to go! So far, Danielle Taylor is still leading the way at $1315. Who will be the next one over $1,000????
Can I be that one?
This week I was "featured" in our weekly Team in Training email from the staff member overseeing our race. I've raised over $700 so far because of all of you! Thanks for your support. Last week I met with a representative from Chasing Arrows. He was incredibly supportive of my campaign and is trying his hardest to help me out. Additionally, plans are underway for an Stand Up night full of entertainment and activities for early April. I still have $2,000 more to go.
For those of you who are unaware, I learned about this 1/2 marathon opportunity through my internship at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Virginia Chapter - Hampton Office. It has been an amazing internship. Next weekend (March 19 - March 21), I will help my supervisors, volunteers, and fellow interns manage and cheer on the runners supporting LLS at The Shamrock Marathon 2010 in Virginia beach. Since starting my internship in October, I've been working towards this event by recruiting and maintaining participants. I'm both anxious and excited to see the streets of VA Beach in green. Our days will start at 5:45am and probably end near 11pm, making sure the event runs smoothly. This will be my first glimpse into the world of TNT Marathons.
Can I be that one?
This week I was "featured" in our weekly Team in Training email from the staff member overseeing our race. I've raised over $700 so far because of all of you! Thanks for your support. Last week I met with a representative from Chasing Arrows. He was incredibly supportive of my campaign and is trying his hardest to help me out. Additionally, plans are underway for an Stand Up night full of entertainment and activities for early April. I still have $2,000 more to go.
For those of you who are unaware, I learned about this 1/2 marathon opportunity through my internship at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Virginia Chapter - Hampton Office. It has been an amazing internship. Next weekend (March 19 - March 21), I will help my supervisors, volunteers, and fellow interns manage and cheer on the runners supporting LLS at The Shamrock Marathon 2010 in Virginia beach. Since starting my internship in October, I've been working towards this event by recruiting and maintaining participants. I'm both anxious and excited to see the streets of VA Beach in green. Our days will start at 5:45am and probably end near 11pm, making sure the event runs smoothly. This will be my first glimpse into the world of TNT Marathons.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Where Does Your Donation Go?
$25 could pay for the cost of a patient's chemotherapy drug prescription co-payment.
$50 could register one person to be a bone marrow donor.
$75 could provide bone marrow typing for a family member of a patient with leukemia.
$150 provides 10 patients access to a web-conference to learn more about their specific blood cancer.
$300 will train 25 peer volunteers who can provide emotional support to newly diagnosed patients.
$500 could provide patient aid to a person with leukemia or a related cancer for a year.
$50 could register one person to be a bone marrow donor.
$75 could provide bone marrow typing for a family member of a patient with leukemia.
$150 provides 10 patients access to a web-conference to learn more about their specific blood cancer.
$300 will train 25 peer volunteers who can provide emotional support to newly diagnosed patients.
$500 could provide patient aid to a person with leukemia or a related cancer for a year.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Welcome Home
This past week was my final Spring Break as an undergraduate student. Finally, I decided to go away and relax from the weights of the world. My sister and I enjoyed the sun and the relaxation in Dominican Republic. It was truly an amazing trip. I conquered fears by swimming with sharks, I avoided sunburn by going through three bottles of sunblock in 1.5 days, and I met some new and interesting people, who I hope to keep in touch with. Despite this, the most amazing part of my spring break came when I arrived back at my apartment.
My first instinct: Check the mail (well actually, my first was "get to the bathroom" but getting the mail was on the way to my front door). I wasn't surprised to see piles of unread mail. I had forgotten to stop the mail for the week. I was shocked and excited beyond belief to see a pile of letters from people supporting my campaign. Even the President of my university sent me a donation. I don't think I've smiled that wide in a long time.
Thank you, everyone!
Lisa
My first instinct: Check the mail (well actually, my first was "get to the bathroom" but getting the mail was on the way to my front door). I wasn't surprised to see piles of unread mail. I had forgotten to stop the mail for the week. I was shocked and excited beyond belief to see a pile of letters from people supporting my campaign. Even the President of my university sent me a donation. I don't think I've smiled that wide in a long time.
Thank you, everyone!
Lisa
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