Picking a Cause

It's fairly obvious that times are getting tough all over for everyone. I've heard more people talking about budgeting their personal finances than ever before [myself included!]

Most of my work career has been in the non-profit arena - I tend to include the educational system in this genre - and certainly where I'm working now, we have felt "the pinch".

Because of my background, I have a special place in my heart for organizations that work hard to raise money for research since tax monies are usually not allocated for these purposes. As many of you may know, I have had the opportunity to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day, 60 mile walk twice before - once as a walker in New York, then as a pit crew worker in Kansas City.

Once again I have signed up to walk. This time in Seattle, in September. Why this cause? Probably because I have had too many friends who have been through the ordeal of fighting cancer, something I haven't been faced with personally, and hopefully, will never have to.

So, this is my blatant request for help! In order to participate in the walk, each person raises $2100. I've gotten a start on this, but could use some help. If you want, please click on this link: The 3-Day which should take you directly to my donation page!

Thanks for giving this some consideration and I promise not to solicit too often on my blog!