Monday, May 31, 2010

MEMORIAL DAY

I asked our 6 year old grandson what the red-white-blue sprinkles on his donut stood for this morning and he said the flag.

I also asked him what Memorial Day was and he answered to celebrate and remember our military...Uncle Chris is in the Army and we think about him.

This is a 6 year old and he gets it!!! Needless to say I was very proud of him and his parents and teachers who have taught him the true meaning of Memorial Day...not just a "day off" holiday but truly a "memory day" holiday.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

THANK YOU....

...Jennifer for putting the BUNCO registration/invitation on my BLOG so it can be downloaded.

Please everyone get your registration into me as soon as you can. It will sure help with the planning of this event. For those of you who have attended in the past...yes, it will be just as much fun and there will be lots of give-a-ways.

For those of you who will be new to this event...prepare for some fun! Please go to castingforrecovery.org to check out what this non-profit organization does for so many women who are Breast Cancer Survivors and you will not only have fun but be so touched by everything you read, especially the stories from so many women who have been able to attend a CFR retreat. I am one of them and believe me when you ask me I will definitely have lots to say.

CFR is in a fundraising mode at this time. We are planning for two retreats in 2011 and have to raise the monies it takes to put on each retreat. We are also setting up at least 5 volunteer groups in Arizona...North/South/East/West and Central. We will have a lead and a group who will be able to bring CFR to everyone in their area. This is very exciting and I hope that we will be able to not only reach every survivor but also everyone that can assist CFR in this journey.

Thank you all for your assistance and please let me know if I can answer any questions or assist you in any way.

Thanks!! :)

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

BUNCO Invitation

You are invited to participate in the
BUNCO for Breast Cancer Survivors Event
(all profits going to Casting for Recovery)
http://www.castingforrecovery.org

Sunday, August 8, 2010 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $25.00
Mesa Hilton
Pavon Room
(Snack Buffet Provided)
1011 W. Holmes Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210

( ) I will be attending the Bunco for Breast Cancer Survivors Event.
Enclosed is my check and registration.
( ) I will not be able to attend the Bunco for Breast Cancer Survivors event.
However, I want to make a donation. Enclosed is my check

Please Print:
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
Phone # _________________ E-Mail Address: ____________________________
BC Survivor? ____ Yes ____ No CFR Participant? ____ Yes ____ No

TOTAL Enclosed: $_________

Please return your registration sheet & fee no later than Monday, July 30th
For more information contact me at: donna.fischer@bannerhealth.com or dfischersurvivor@gmail.com or Cell: 480-580-0766 – FAX 480-497-7100

Note: There will also be door registration.

Mail Registration Form to:
Donna Fischer - 10253 E. Jones Avenue - Mesa, AZ 85208
Please make checks payable to: Casting for Recovery - AZ
For more information, call: 480-580-0766

RETREAT

WOW...it's the WOW experience that we need to get when we do all kinds of things during our life and the Casting for Recovery retreat this year was a WOW!

Great weather, great accommodations, great staff and great participants. What more could you ask for?!

There is not a better feeling than that last hug when the retreat is over and the 14 ladies are loading up to head home a completely different person in so many ways. The hugs are genuine and strong. There are lots of tears. This year I realized and stated that these 14 ladies leave their "home" cancer home and exchange it for the "retreat" cancer...because being a survivor myself, believe me, you are never, ever completely without it. The exchange is wonderful. You get to meet other survivors very much like yourself. Talk about it and feel about it in a completely different setting even though it is still the cancer.

Two for 2011!! Lots to do, lots of fundraising but next year...28 women instead of just 14!!!!!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Three Little Sweeties

Our grandchildren...Joe, Brandon, Joci...