and another 500 miles...

So another little door-knocking adventure, but this time I was more prepared:
New snow-proof boots - to keep my little toes warm throughout the day
Scarf, hat gloves - to battle another "its going to be freezing warning"
Money - to ensure my half-way stop at Starbucks is coffee-filled

Lubika joined me - which made for a conversation filled couple of hours - greatly appreciate the company.

We took 6,542 steps
Raised $110 in donations

I have realized I need $130 in donations a week to reach my goal on time and was already $30 ahead - so due to the cold weather we stopped once I reached the weekly amount.

So again, thank you Lubica, my neighbours and all of you who donated.

I will most probably be out again next weekend - hopefully for a little longer to cover a few weeks at once - it would be nice to stop worrying about meeting the fund raising goals and start concentrating on training!

The next gig is set for March 13 - so Shane has begun to practice.

Will keep you updated on my progress later on...

Sarah

I would walk 500 miles...

Through snow, extreme weather warning and the bitter cold!

I tried door-knocking around Milton to help with raising the $2500 required top participate in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. People were very generous - and the stop at Starbucks (our halfway point) was very much needed in order to warm our frozen feet. Again we were met with heart-felt stories of cancer survivors and the not so lucky - hearing the impact cancer has had on these people only makes me more determined to complete this journey.

So 7,983 steps later - and probably about 40 houses visited I am now $150 dollars closer to my fund-raising goal.

We be going out again on Sunday - hopefully we encounter more generous people.

Sarah

Fund-Raising Event #1

Despite the snow storm there was a pretty good crowd at the Brickyard on Friday - and the troopers that made it out where out for a good time. The band was in great form - playing a repertoire of new songs of course the old favourites.

All-in-all a fabulous night - check out the footage of Shane's debut on guitar and other shots of the night.
And yes there was no training was out of the question on Saturday!

The Fifty-fifty draw escalated to almost $1000 dollars - with the lucky winner walking away with just under $500 dollars. Each team member who participated in the event received $118 dollars in donations.

I would like to personally thank Tammy for organizing the buffet/ venue and all the other bits and pieces needed for a successful fund-raising. Also the Brickyard Bar & BBQ for letting us host the event at their bar.

Missed out? Don't worry there is another gig on March 13th, 2009 - and yes, Shane may play another song or two.

Want to make a donation? Visit www.conquercancer.ca/goto/sarah.beasley to make a donation - the website accepts all major credit cards.

SHANE's DEBUT #1


SHANE's DEBUT #2