With less than a month to go I had a whole page written about my mom (Terry). All about her birthday (Sept. 18 - one month from today), her courage in facing her own death and the strength she had given us all... but it didn't seem fitting. It wasn't something she would want. So instead I am writing about the out pouring of support we are getting for the walk.
First, we have received some great raffle prizes already! The kindness of one man whom I reached out to for help has single-handedly gotten us 2 tickets for The Capt. John Boats, 2 two-ticket packs for the Cape Cod Scenic Railway, an overnight at the Hampton Inn in Plymouth, 2 tickets for Plymouth Plantation, and 2 tickets for the Island Queen Ferry! We also have a Dustin Pedroia signed baseball, an overnight package at the Parsonage Inn in Orleans, a gift card to Mashpee Commons and there are still prizes pouring in because of the good will of friends and family!
Second, there are a great fundraisers hard at work for Terry's Walk already! Take a minute to check out the donation page, and if the spirit moves you, support one of these great people who are working towards the common goal of setting the sun on melanoma.
I have said this before and I will say it again, this walk is not just for my mom, it is for everyone. She was never one to stand in the spot light, and it is still true in her death. She would want the survivors to stand center stage, the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones to melanoma to get up and share their story, those who have supported the walk through sunshine and rain to get the standing ovation, but most importantly she would want to make everyone feel welcome. This is an event that should be filled with more laughter than tears and end with more friends than strangers.
Come walk with us and make new friends!
First, we have received some great raffle prizes already! The kindness of one man whom I reached out to for help has single-handedly gotten us 2 tickets for The Capt. John Boats, 2 two-ticket packs for the Cape Cod Scenic Railway, an overnight at the Hampton Inn in Plymouth, 2 tickets for Plymouth Plantation, and 2 tickets for the Island Queen Ferry! We also have a Dustin Pedroia signed baseball, an overnight package at the Parsonage Inn in Orleans, a gift card to Mashpee Commons and there are still prizes pouring in because of the good will of friends and family!
Second, there are a great fundraisers hard at work for Terry's Walk already! Take a minute to check out the donation page, and if the spirit moves you, support one of these great people who are working towards the common goal of setting the sun on melanoma.
I have said this before and I will say it again, this walk is not just for my mom, it is for everyone. She was never one to stand in the spot light, and it is still true in her death. She would want the survivors to stand center stage, the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones to melanoma to get up and share their story, those who have supported the walk through sunshine and rain to get the standing ovation, but most importantly she would want to make everyone feel welcome. This is an event that should be filled with more laughter than tears and end with more friends than strangers.
Come walk with us and make new friends!
