Monday, April 25, 2011

The Ride to Conquer Cancer

When was the last time someone came to you and said ‘I need your help’?  It’s a nice feeling, isn’t it?  Even when it means someone close to you is in some kind of distress, it still feels good that you might be able to help a little and that your friend felt they could come to you and ask.  I think that at the heart of every person, we all want to feel needed, and we all want to help.

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My friend Kevin asked for help recently.  He is doing a cycle in Australia called The Ride to Conquer Cancer and in the process, raising much-needed funds for the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.  Kevin’s brother, Brian, passed away in 1997 from non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma after battling it for over a year. Also, his Dad recently underwent surgery to remove Lymph Node Cancer and thankfully, is on the road to recovery after starting chemotherapy.

When you read Kevin’s story, I know you will be stuck by all the positive language not usually associated with the word cancer.  Even the cause, The Ride to Conquer Cancer, sounds victorious.  I love that Kevin has found a way to turn a difficult time in his life into an opportunity. Many people use their own battle to reach out to others in need and still others find a way to let others reach out to them.

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Kevin is 90% of the way to reaching his fundraising target.  Help him the rest of the way by sponsoring him a few notes- no amount is too small and I know that even seeing the number of people backing him on this makes a huge difference.  You can click here to sponsor (then click on the green donate online now button).  Go on- Do something nice today.

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25 comments:

  1. Brittany H.April 25, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    My sister in law just walked 30 miles to help raise money for breast cancer. Good luck to Kevin!

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  2. kApril 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    aw, what an amazing cause and always so much more meaningful when you are supporting someone. he's doing a great job of raising funds!

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  3. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineApril 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    He's doing a great job to raise funds! Amazing!!!

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  4. lucy and sarahApril 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Awesome cause!

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  5. ivy's closetApril 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I'm glad you posted about this.

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  6. Closet FashionistaApril 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Wow that is such a good cause!! I hope he reaches his goal! :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  7. mollyApril 25, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    So great to post about this. All the best on his travels.

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  8. audrey marieApril 25, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    great cause - i'm doing a cancer walk in may too!

    ps - my shoes are pura lopez, from intermix :)

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  9. stylenuggetsApril 25, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Makes the whole endeavour more meaningful. Hope he gets his target.

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  10. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    great couse!



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  11. Couture CarrieApril 26, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Great cause, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  12. Gabriella {sensiblyluxe}April 26, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    You are a good friend.
    Best of luck to Kevin!

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  13. Dilan DilirApril 26, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love riding bike :):):)

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  14. Fashion CappuccinoApril 26, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    What a great cause and I agree that it always feels amazing to help out anyone in need! Wishing him the best of luck! xoxoxoo

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  15. NikkiApril 26, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    That's so nice he asked you. You must be a good friend. Glad he's found a way to honor his family.

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  16. Jaime @ laviejaimeApril 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Good luck to kevin! what a great cause!

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  17. SamanthaApril 27, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    That's really great! I do the Susan B. Komen 5k every year :o)

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  18. BonnieApril 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I love hearing positive news like this. As a liver disease patient, I take part in the Liver Life Walk every year. It feels so good to participate in such important causes. My fiance's uncle recently passed away from cancer. :( These events help raise awareness and relate something positive to something that is so negative.

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  19. Kristen LeoApril 28, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    such an admirable deed!

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  20. HollyApril 28, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a wonderful cause! Great post!!

    Lux & Stan

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  21. a woman's right to shoesApril 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    What an amazing cause! Good luck to Kevin!

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  22. Chyrel GomezApril 29, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    i ran a marathon for breast cancer before. it's nice to help them in any way we can.

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  23. IzzyApril 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    This is so fabulous! Good luck! Thanks for the comment, new post up :)
    www.swampedinflowers.blogspot.com

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  24. LeiaMay 2, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    What a great cause! Well done Kevin!

    ♥ Leia

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  25. Thelma FrayneMay 8, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    A huge thank you to anyone who helped Kevin to reach beyond his target and for all your kind words of encouragement.

    You guys are the best!

    xxx

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