NOTE: My Ride For The Cure is only 4 days away. I am reposting this diary from last Saturday. I am so very close to my goal and only need that final push to get me over the top. I appreciate all the very kind generosity shown by everyone who has already given. Proceeds go to treatment and screening for women who cannot afford it (75%) and innovative national research (25%)
Hello Kossacks, I'm doing something very different this year. Most of you may know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, I've joined in the Ride For the Cure and requesting donations to this cause. My ride is taking place this coming Saturday, October 16th.
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This is very different for me in that I have never joined in any cause and asked people to support it with their hard earned money, and even more so in taking to the internet where I am not necessarily a 'known' figure to ask strangers for contributions.
But things change and I am taking the plunge. I hope you will support this worthy cause. The money raised will be used for breast cancer screenings and research to find a cure. The majority (75%) will go for screenings for women in the South/Central Jersey area who can't afford them, and the rest will go towards research.
Please visit my ride page to learn more and donate.
http://www.komencsnj.org/...
Here is a picture of me, and my companion who will be the major force enabling me to take part in this ride. He is 25 years old as of this year (quite advanced for a horse) but still going strong. Retired from competition but still able to do his part for a worthy cause.
Thanks for reading and giving anything you can.