Sunday, June 21, 2009

2009 NSMC Cancer Walk............

These people don't care about a little rain.....

The day had finally arrived. The 7am gathering started out dry, but it wasn’t long before the mist and wind was circling the event. While a few of our team members decided to remain home under the covers, most arrived and were ready for their 6.2 mile walk. After a team photo was taken, and we heard a few words from the Mayor, we were off in force. Certainly, most of us were wondering if we were too out of shape to be doing this, but the excitement of the day fueled our way down Memorial Drive to Essex Street and to the Common (a short cut across the park for Kim, Lisa and myself, as we got separated from the group when we stopped for coffee and a donut at Ziggy’s).
Crossing Hawthorne Blvd, we then picked up Essex Street, to Central St. to Lafayette Street. Once at the College, we turned around and headed back to Derby Street and on to the finish line at the Willows where we were met with an applauding reception.

Before today, it had been all about the numbers. 100 people walking, $11,375 raised, the t-shirt count, all in support of a cause that has touch the lives of so many. But today, it was about sharing and meeting the many folks that contributed to our team, along side all the other teams that have been supporting this event for 19 years. This was our team's first year, and while we had phenomenal success for our rooky year, we couldn’t have done it with out the generosity of donors, businesses, friends and family. Team, There’s Something About Mary, is forever grateful to everyone who supported Mary and the team. Once our sneakers dry off, we will probably start planning next year’s event, but for a while, we will enjoy the pictures and cherish the memories and new friends made today.

Ada May & Jen
PS: Thank you Lisa for carrying my camera and capturing all the Kodak moments and making the slideshow to the right possible.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

I've found a new calling.......

Welcome to my "There's Something About Mary" T-shirt factory.....

The NSMC Cancer Walk is just around the corner. The day is finally upon us and I’m sure we’re all excited to lace up our sneakers and share this day with Mary. We are so thankful to the many family, friends and businesses that have supported our team with generous financial donations, team t-shirts, and certainly, some fun products. Please show your appreciation by supporting these vendors when you can……………

A special Thank you to:
Joan Brennan, Witch Tees for our team T-shirts
Patricia Kessler, Coach House Inn for our Gift Bags
Estee Lauder, for the cosmetics
J&J Music Boxes, for the custom team magnet music boxes
Vitamin Water, for beverages for the team.

It will be an early morning on Sunday, as our team is scheduled for a group photo at 7:30am. The Mayor will speak at 7:45am. She is on our team so we will all head out together once she finishes addressing the crowd. Not sure how long we will all stay together as I think we have some fast paced walkers that will leave me and others in the dust, for sure. Regardless, I expect to enjoy a special day, for a lot of special people, and especially Mary........

Friday, June 5, 2009

And the Winner is...............


May's Winner of the Cancer Walk Two Night Getaway.

Today we had the drawing for our second Two Night Getaway at the Amelia Payson House. Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem, the Office of Travel and Tourism did the honors of drawing May’s winning name. Lisa McEachern from Braintree MA was the lucky ticket drawn.

Congratulations Lisa……………

While all names stay in the pool, and with about 2 weeks remaining, there’s still time to get into the drawing for June. Good Luck everyone. Ada, Jen, & Mary of team: "There's Something About Mary" www.firstgiving.com/theressomethingaboutmary