Sizzling!

I want to say 'Kudos!" to all the volunteers who showed up to help get the 2014 Kick-Off Party for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure off and running yesterday at the Promenade at Chenal.  Or should I say, off and sweating?!
It was plenty hot out there, as the event was outside, in the afternoon heat.  Afternoon heat.  100 degrees hot. Don't even think of looking at the heat index temps.
But these volunteers would be there in the sizzling heat or the freezing cold if it meant getting the upper hand on beating breast cancer.   They are serious about finding a cure. 
And you should be too.
Cancer is claiming the lives of too many people. So come on and join us in finding a cure.

there are tons of ways you can help:

Race for the Cure will be October 4th at 8:00 a.m. in downtown Little Rock. 
Register for the race, and don't forget to look at the NEW Race Route for this year!
You say you're not in shape for a 5k?  Pshaw---there is help out there for you---when you register for the race, you can also sign up for their program, Train for the Cure.  An easy six week program that will have you ready to go on Race Day!
Still not motivated to work out, but want to to help?  Just register for the Sleep in for the Cure!
That way you can still register, but on October 4th you can comfortably snooze away in your awesome tee shirt that you received just for registering.
Want to get the men in your life involved?  Search no more--3 Miles of Men is just waiting to welcome your husband, boyfriend, father, son, brother, grandson.  They want all your men to line the Race route and cheer you on as you stride down that route! They also get to enjoy their very own Tailgate Party on September 25th!

Want to do something else besides just participate in the Race?   Friend, we have just the sort of thing you are looking for!
you can Fundraise--one example--Go Pink Day.  Encourage everyone to wear pink on Friday, October 3rd.  Plan an event for that day, such as a bake sale, or have everyone pay $5 for the privilege of wearing jeans.  Have a raffle.  There are all sorts of ideas.

If you are part of a team (and why aren't you?), have your team participate in Tinkled Pink.
For $100, your team can decorate, inside and out, a port-a-potty! Show your creative side!

On Race Day, after the Race, you can Dine out for the Cure.  Several restaurants will be participating that day, so go eat, drink, and be merry, and raise money, all at the same time!

One long-term project that has been going on, and continues to need volunteers, is Spit for the Cure.
You fill out a form, do some spitting in a vial, and help medical researchers.  It's free, you just need to fill out an update form that they will send to you once in awhile.

Did I hear someone say, "Volunteer?" Yes, you, and I am looking at YOU--can volunteer!
Whether it's folding tee shirts, working in the Race Space, setting up or breaking down Race day activities, helping at the Pasta Party, or like those brave souls yesterday, standing outside to help at the Kick-off Party.   (I think they would have heartily welcomed an ice bucket challenge!)

There are so many other different ways you can participate, so go to www.komenarkansas.org and find a way that you can help find a cure. 

Move. Be Moved.  Help find that cure.

Peace,
Judi King
2014 Captain of The Bookends