I woke up this morning and it was February. (Astute, I know.) First and foremost, it's my birth month! That's right, people. I'm claiming all 29 days of it. Let the party rockin' begin ♥
But this also means that somewhere between Thanksgiving and today, I have severely dropped the ball on fundraising for the annual Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk that I participate in. I'm especially excited to participate this year with yesterday's release of Kalydeco VX-770. It has cost the CF Foundation millions of dollars to make this dream a reality and it will likely cost millions more to research, manufacture and gain approval for the supplemental drug that will save my life. Just imagine...There are over 1,000 mutations of the genetic chromosome that causes Cystic Fibrosis and they have conquered one. We've come such a long way, but we have an even longer way to go.
My team's fundraising goal this year is $5,000 and I really can not stress how much every single dollar makes a difference. Below is a short list of ways you can help:
Anyone who wishes to donate outright is welcome to visit my Farrel's Fighters Great Strides Homepage and do so securely over their server. 100% of donations will be credited to my walk team, Farrel's Fighters, the day of the event.
I also manage an eBay store, Puff Puff Bid, where 100% of proceeds also benefit Farrel's Fighters. This is updated almost daily with items ranging from electronics to movies to make-up to clothing and then some. Literally something for everyone if you catch it on the right day ;)
And last but not least, I'll be hosting the Fifth Annual Farrel's Fighters Garage Sale, taking place in yours truly's front yard the second weekend in May, and anyone who feels they are not at a place where they can donate financially is more than welcome to empty their closets and storage rooms worth of unwanted items into my back shed for me to sell the day of the event. (All unsold items will be donated to the Salvation Army.)
Aside from all of that, I'll be planning as many fundraising events as possible from now through mid-May in hopes of helping my team reach and possibly exceed our $5,000 goal. This, of course, will be the main spot where I'll keep everyone updated, so be sure to check back often :)
That's all for now about the fundraising business. But one more very important thing before I go...If you haven't met my very best cyster Jessika, you need to. Now. I love this girl more than life itself and she is embarking on a journey that I can only imagine is exhilarating, joyous, hopeful and downright terrifying and is definitely one worth following. She is such a positive inspiration and a huge source of sanity for me and I am ecstatic that she's been given this opportunity. Love you, sees-ter. It pisses you off, so piss it off back ♥
The end. Happy Farrel's Birth Month, y'all! :D
But this also means that somewhere between Thanksgiving and today, I have severely dropped the ball on fundraising for the annual Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk that I participate in. I'm especially excited to participate this year with yesterday's release of Kalydeco VX-770. It has cost the CF Foundation millions of dollars to make this dream a reality and it will likely cost millions more to research, manufacture and gain approval for the supplemental drug that will save my life. Just imagine...There are over 1,000 mutations of the genetic chromosome that causes Cystic Fibrosis and they have conquered one. We've come such a long way, but we have an even longer way to go.
Aside from all of that, I'll be planning as many fundraising events as possible from now through mid-May in hopes of helping my team reach and possibly exceed our $5,000 goal. This, of course, will be the main spot where I'll keep everyone updated, so be sure to check back often :)
That's all for now about the fundraising business. But one more very important thing before I go...If you haven't met my very best cyster Jessika, you need to. Now. I love this girl more than life itself and she is embarking on a journey that I can only imagine is exhilarating, joyous, hopeful and downright terrifying and is definitely one worth following. She is such a positive inspiration and a huge source of sanity for me and I am ecstatic that she's been given this opportunity. Love you, sees-ter. It pisses you off, so piss it off back ♥
The end. Happy Farrel's Birth Month, y'all! :D
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