Can I just vent?

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Can I just vent?
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Sun, 03-28-2004 - 10:55am
I have joined the Race for the Cure walk to be held in April. This is the first year I have done this because I have been too big to walk in the past years. My aunt is a breast cancer survivor and she lost a daughter to it when the girl was 30 or so. I know a lot of ladies who have been touched by this. Anyway to make a long story short I was asking family and friends to help me by pledging $5.00. Only $5. And not one of them would! They had a million excuses why they couldn't - oh, I already did, or I have bills to pay, or whatever. $5 to me is nothing. Pack a lunch one day this week and donate your lunch money! It's not like I was asking for $50 or something! I donated $125 personally which will pay for one mamogram. I only work part time and have 4 kids to raise alone but I know the importance of this foundation. I have three daughters and I worry about them. I guess I'm just mad that people aren't concerned until it effects them or maybe I'm just mad at myself for expecting too much out of people.

Okay - I'm done. Thanks for listening.

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Registered: 12-02-2003
In reply to: echkok7
Sun, 03-28-2004 - 12:40pm
Hey- do you have a paypal account? I feel PASSIONATELY about breast cancer. One of my great-aunts lost both breasts, and then her life to it. My three other great-aunts all have battled it, too. My mother and aunt have survived it. My sisters and I are VERY concerned about it. If you don't have a paypal account, you can set one up for free at www.paypal.com. I will send you at least 5.00 via paypal. That may be all I can do, but it's something.

Thank you to you, and the many many others who care enough about this cause to fight it.

Hugs,

Mel

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: echkok7
Sun, 03-28-2004 - 2:09pm
Im sorry that you didnt get your family involved as much as you wanted.

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Registered: 01-07-2004
In reply to: echkok7
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 7:57am
There is a point where you have to just except that type of behavior and chalk up to there own sadness. I have been there in your shoes and it's not pleasent at all. But you know what don't focus on that focus on the good you are doing for someone else.

I lost my grandmother to lekiuema (OK, so I can't spekk...speLL :) ), so I understand the desire. I wish I could get some dough to you so I can help you even more. I am not doing this year because I didn't have enough time to get ready for it but that doesn't mean I can't help another out with a little mola.

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Registered: 03-31-2003
In reply to: echkok7
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 7:30pm
Actually I do and that is so awesome of you. It is vicky_tant@earthlink.net

Thank you so much. I didn't expect to get any pledges here that was not my intention - but thanks so much for your kindness.


Vicky

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Registered: 03-31-2003
In reply to: echkok7
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 7:32pm
I am a Federal employee and we are not allowed to ask anyone at any time for anything. People can't even sell girl scout cookies. Cany you believe it? It's crazy.

Your husband works for a good company - sounds like.

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Registered: 03-31-2003
In reply to: echkok7
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 7:36pm
Thank you for your thoughts and good ideas. I'm not going to dwell on the fact that I didn't get the pledges I wanted. I did work a few hours extra this week and will pledge the overtime to the cause. Maybe next year my friends and family will be different. (not holding my breath)

Vicky

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Registered: 12-02-2003
In reply to: echkok7
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 8:06pm
Sent. The name it comes under is Mel. (ms_wings77)

Hope it helps!