In Memory...Thank You

I just wanted to do a short post, in honor and in memory of those who serve(d) our country. It's not an easy job, but I am thankful that there are so many who do it.

God Bless America!

ChaChing!!!!

My fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse was a HUGE success!

I brought in about $870 in sales, which will result in an $87 donation to my 3 Day fund. But b/c the manager of the restaurant was impressed with the fact that Lil Ol' Me brought in that many customers, all by my lil ol' self, he increased the donation to $150! Thanks Bill!!!

Of course, I DIDN'T do it all by myself. Yes, I printed out 300 flyers and shoved them under windshields of cars at shopping centers as well as hang them up anywhere I was allowed (and some where I wasn't allowed!!!). But without the support of my fellow 3 Day-ers who spread the word and the generosity of those who came and "ate for the cure", I wouldn't have raised a dime.

This brings my official total to $870 (although the $150 won't show up for another week or 2). I actually think I am above $1000 once I figure in all of the money from the collection jars that I have scattered around.

Now it's time to step back and take a break froom fundraising....time to get back to WALKING!

Where's the Beef?!?!?

It's at Texas Roadhouse in Bensalem, PA!

When? May 21 &22 (Monday and Tuesday).
Where? 1545 Street Road in Bensalem (215-639-7427)
Why? To raise money for my Breast cancer 3 Day Walk!
How? come and eat. Print out this page and present the portion with the ribbon (that says "Breast Cancer 3 Day, HeatherLee") and then the restaurant will donate 10% of the dining bill to the cause.

Dine-in OR take-out!

Very simple!!!

T. G. I......Monday??!!??!

I never thought I'd be so happy to see Monday arrive! But this past weekend was so hectic that I am glad that it's over!

Unfortunately, I did not get any walking in as hoped. I really need to get back on track with the training schedule. Today I hope to walk and tomorrow I hope to get to the gym.

So, what did I do instead of walking?

I printed out about 150 flyers advertising for a fundraising dinner I'm doing. On May 21 and 22, Texas Roadhouse in Bensalem will donate 10% of the dinner bill from those who bring in a flyer(stating my name, Heather Lee, and The 3 Day Walk as the fundraiser). I put those flyers up at many grocery stores as well peppered various vehicles with them at the mall. My goal is to get 50-100 flyers out there each day this week (apartment complexes, shopping centers, churches, community centers, etc). Please note, this will included dining in as well as take out!!!!

I stamped, addresses, and stuffed 30 letters which went out to local businesses asking for their support. I want to try to sent out 60/month (get paid biweekly, so I'll do 30 each time I get paid). The first 30 went out to businesses in my area. the next 30 will go out to businesses in the area where I grew up.

I drove around to the businesses in which I had placed my collection jars. In the past 3-4 weeks, I have collected a total of $120-$130. It's been very successful so far and I hope that the generosity continues!

I drove to a few stores and picked up donations of gift cards. With some of the gift cards, I purchased items which will go into gift baskets (which I will then raffle off). The other gift cards will either be raffled off individually or be incorporated into the baskets.

Hope you have a great week!

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Snowballs are AWESOME!

I've been registered for the 3 Day since March. Unfortunately, my fundraising has been slower than I had hoped over these past 2 montsh. On a whim, last night and this afternoon, I sent out random emails to various people I work with as well as some members of my church. I also have been doing my best to get some traffic for this blog and my fundraising efforts by posting on other blogs, sending out links on MySpace, etc.

Somehow, somewhere, a connection was made. What started out as a few flurries turned into full-sized snowballs. This morning, I was at $110. By the time I came home this afternoon, I was at $515!!! Some of the donations were from coworkers. Ironically, the ones who were the most generous were the ones I least expected a response from!!! There were even a few from people I had never even heard of! Perhaps someone to whom I sent a letter passed it on. Perhaps someone from one of the blogs I post on (or someone who reads this blog) decided to help me. It doesn't matter how or where my name came into play. I am simply greatful that it did.

Allow me to state my thanks to my recent donors.

Coworkers: Steph Roldan, Peggy Cadwallader, Chaly Carson.

Fellow 3 Day-er (walking in San Diego): Debbie Anderson. I had placed a white TShirt on EBay and allowed people to bid on the chance to add a dedication to it. I would then wear it on my walk. I allowed room for 10 names....Debbie was the only taker. I will attempt to sell the other 9 spaces between now and the Phila Walk.

Random People (who I don't know but helped me just the same): Konstantinos Apostolou, Joan Fruman, Beth Kreuger.

God Bless you all!!!

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