12 days until Race Day

It's hard to believe we are less than two weeks from race day.

Our newest donors are:

Mattie G.
Robert B.

We'll have more details regarding shirts and race day plans within the next week. The shirts are being printed as we speak so we hope to have them to the team as soon as possible.

If anyone has any questions, please let one of us know. If we don't know the answer, I can find out from someone on the race committee.

It's not too late....

...TO SUPPORT "HAROLD'S ANGELS".

The official team deadline has passed, but it is not too late to join us on race day or donate to a great cause!! If you join in the next few days, I should be able to get you a team t-shirt also.

As of Sunday morning, September 16th we officially have 32 team members and have raised $2,713.00! We've exceeded our team fundraising goal and the race is still 20 days away, so keep up the good work!!

Our newest team members are...
Joyce G.
Tim G.
Jean C.
Fred C.
Jennifer M.
AJ J.
Debbie C.
Ann H.
Dan H.
Kathryn C.
Andrew C.

and our newest donors are....
Nikki K.
Susan B.
Alan K.
Kathryn C.
Marion B.
Debbie C.
John S.
Sherrie M.

Thank you again to everyone for all of your support!!

1 Day Left!!!

The team deadline is tomorrow, September 14th, so sign up or donate today!!!

You will be able to register after tomorrow, but it will not count towards team awards and I will not be able to guarantee you a team t-shirt.

We hope to see you all on race day!!!

The big announcement........

And our main t-shirt sponsor is........

So for all of you local Charlotteans, be sure to use Giant Genie Pharmacy on South Blvd.!!!!!

Thank you to Leslie Jones for taking time to meet with me today.

The race is less than a month away......

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM!!!!

We have reached 102% of our fundraising goal and are currently at $2548.00. Let's not stop there, keep up the good work.

Our new team members are....

Maria H.
Richard H.
Kristen P.
Inez S.
JB S.
Julie W.
Ed C.
Maria C.

Donations made by:

Randy S.
Dave and April S.

Thank you to The Harding High Class of 1976 Calculus Class for being a t-shirt sponsor! I'm also meeting with another sponsor tomorrow and will have new details soon.

There are 5 days until the team deadline! Register today!!!

An email I sent to friends and family today....

Dear Friends and Family,

"I can call hope my "pilot light" because I now know that, without it, we truly cease to exist."

Vicki Girard, Breast Cancer Survivor and Writer

Hope is just a four letter word, but it holds so much meaning to me. Six years ago I became involved with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure through Ford's national sponsorship. As the years went by it was easy to get lost in the details, but I would always be amazed on race day by the support this race received. When I took a minute to stop and look around, it was apparent that hope was on everyone's face.

Like almost all of us, this disease has affected my family and friends. I watched my Great Aunt Betty Lou lose her battle with breast cancer a couple of years ago and have had several friends and co-workers have their own battles or scares also. Through these people, I have come to realize that this disease knows no boundaries....age, color, gender, or station in life.

As many of you already know I am a member of Charlotte's race committee and co-team captain of Harold's Angels. I was inspired to do this by a very special man. In May 2006, Mike's Uncle Harold was diagnosed with breast cancer. Yes...you read that right, Mike's uncle. I have watched him fight this disease with more determination and courage than I could ever hope to have. He has taught me that a good attitude is half the battle, and to face adversity with a sense of humor and a smile on your face. I don't think he can ever really know how much I and others look up to him. He was a teacher and coach for 30+ years and has inspired many throughout the years. I'm just glad I can say I'm one of them.

My hope this year is to have as many participants and/or donors for this year's race as possible. That is where all of you come in. Whether you can race, walk, or sleep for the cure....or can make a donation, please take a moment to consider supporting a great cause and a wonderful person.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. One in ever 1000 breast cancer cases will be a male. Your support can help fund research and education programs that will greatly reduce these numbers and hopefully one day, eradicate this disease.

As always, thank you in advance for your support.

Always hoping,
Jessica Messer

12 Days and Counting!!!

We have 12 days until the team deadline for this year's Race for the Cure!!! So whether you're going to run, walk, or sleep for the cure....sign up today!!!

The response we have received this year has been overwhelming. We would like to give a big thank-you to the Harding High School alumni and administration. Your support has been phenomenal. I even had a co-worker with a student there tell me they announced our team at the boosters meeting last week. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

The t-shirts are being designed as we speak. We will share more details about them and our sponsors as soon as possible. I hope to have something nailed down by this Friday. Thank you to Carolina Made and Freeman Screen Printing for making this process as easy as possible.

The big news today is.........the team has reached 99% of our fundraising goal. We still have over a month until race day. Keep up the good work!!!!

Our newest team member is:

Rebecca P.

Our new donors are:

James and Esther E.
Barry and Diane S.
Jennifer F.
Carolyn S.
Tim P.
Malcolm G.

Team Members: If you know of anyone that has signed up for the team by paper application, please let me know. Due to the number of applications the Komen office receives, it is impossible for them to enter all of these team members online.