Ruth Update, February 13, 2008

Dear Friends, Relatives, and Prayer Partners,

 

I had a couple of things I wanted to include in my update yesterday, but I kind of ran out of steam.  I think you all had about all you could take from me in one day, anyway!

 

First of all, my son has gotten into YouTube.  He has a "channel," which, at this point he is using mostly as a blog.  The hot link there is to the video reply to yesterday's update.  No, he didn't get the news via the 'net.  I did call him before I sent out the update.

 

Next, a friend of mine is doing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.  This is the two-day marathon walk you might have heard about.  There is a lot of overhead for this venture, and she has committed herself to raise $1,800.  I figure that every dollar over that is one more for research and awareness.

 

I quote her letter:  "I ask that you please take this opportunity to honor those you love by making a tax deductible donation.  There are 2 ways you can donate to this cause and support my efforts.  To donate online, go to www.avonwalk.org, click on "Make a donation" click on "Donate to a participant", click on "Washington DC 2008" and type in [her name -- Lisa Latall].  It will lead you to a page where you can pledge online by credit or debit card either as a one time gift or a pledge over time.  . . .  Please know that no donation is too small and that your gift will be appreciated more than I can possibly tell you."   The other way to donate is to send a check to her directly.  If you wish to do that, please let me know, and I will let her contact you with the particulars.

 

I had better warn you, the Provance family is trying to see what we can do to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in June.  I will be asking for support then, too.  It's not just for me.  It is for my daughters-in-law and grandchildren.  It is for your mother, sister, wife, cousins, in-laws and descendants.

 

Excuse me while I go donate.

 

Get your mammograms.  Do your self-exams.

 

Love,

 

Ruth

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