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Training walk - Toronto - Nov 22nd
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hi everyone, If you're interested in doing a 10km training walk this sunday, we're meeting at the Running Room at the north-east corner of York Mills & Leslie at 8:15am. Start time will be 8:30am...we'll do an out-and-back through Edward's Gardens. App. time will be 2hrs15mins. If you have a...
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New or Returning Walkers
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If anyone is looking to join a team please consider the Butterfly of Hope team. We are walking for those who have lost their battle, those currently fighting as well as those not yet diagnosed, and we are walking for Chad Cieslik. Chad participated in every walk in every city for a total of 35 walks. Chad...
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Ovarian/Cervial Teal items now available at www.thinkpinkdirect.com
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With the Weekend taking on other women's cancers, I have expanded the site to include some TEAL items as well. Please check out www.thinkpinkdirect.com and you will find a new tab in teal for Ovarian/Cervial cancer -right now I have a teal walking pin, and a multi coloured teal keychains. Both of the...
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2010 Desktop Calendar
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Hi Everyone My girlfriend Karen created a 2010 desktop calendar entitled "Butterflies of Hope" to help with our fundraising for the 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer. This is a cancer awareness calendar featuring different coloured butterflies, ribbons and cancer awareness messages for...
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Chad Cieslik- Butterfly of Hope & 2010 Weekend to End Womens Cancers
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I walk in 6 cities this year for Chad Cieslik. For those of you who know Chad no introduction is necessary. For those that don't let me tell you a bit about this wonderfully generous, courageous man. Chad is one of the most caring, inspirational, and giving individuals I have had the pleasure to know. He...
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Some thoughts and comments from PMHF
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Hello everyone, I've enjoyed reading everyone's comments, both good and bad, about The Weekend. I work at PMHF, where I oversee The Weekend, and this was my first walk...I signed up as a team captain and walked with my hubby and two friends, and we had an amazing experience! (Btw, everyone at PMHF who w...
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Is anyone intersted in Christmas Ornaments?
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I've attached a picture of a Christmas ornament that is available. I don't have it on the site yet. They will be $5 on the site for fundraising, if you get 12 or more, then the price would be $2.50 please contact me at rmellon@rogers.com
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pub night
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Looking for anyone who has done a pub night for fundraising. Would like to know how you went about it and what it entails.
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Who is in for 2010?
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Just curious who is registered for 2010? I am!
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loved being on sweep
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Hi all, just wanted to let everyone know I was truely blessed last weekend to help so many people. As the driver of my Tender Tootsie Taxi we spent alot of time thinking of our " gimic" and the impact it would have. Come sunday morning I wish I had new slippers for all the people who we convin...
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Event Name Change
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Have to admit I'm not thrilled with the new name/title of the event. The Weekend to End Breast Cancer > The Weekend to End Women's Cancer. I know that the vast majority are women who are diagnosed, but men do get it as well-in fact participating in the opening and closing ceremonies was a gentleman wh...
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have they committed to the one day option for 2010?
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How do you think it went over? One of my team members did the 1 day this year (after doing the 2 last year) because she had a wedding on Sunday. She was so disappointed not to get a t-shirt at the end of it.
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Returning walkers: Thoughts on day 0?
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I was wondering what your thoughts are on no day 0? I have to say, it's nice not to have to worry about getting downtown from vaughan on time and not having to miss work, but I think I kind of miss it! The line ups were long but it was well organized and energetic, and it personally got me really pumped for the...
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Team Names
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Has anyone else tried to get their team name from last year only to be told it has already been taken? I've been Saving Second Base for three years now and wanted to carry it into next year only to be told that it was already taken. How does this happen? Truly disappointed...and a little ticked, Vanessa
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emailed the coaches...
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I sent an email to the coaches last week asking a question (and one to the ride to conquer cancer too, actually) and I haven't heard back. From either. Has anyone else? I guess I'm wondering if they're really busy and haven't gotten to my email, or if it was overlooked or something.
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2009 route/weekend photos from WEBC
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When can we expect to see the photos that were taken along the route over the course of the weekend? I must be getting old, I find the boards tough to see...:p -- Edited by Naamphong on Sunday 20th of September 2009 03:34:36 PM
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Donation request emails
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Hi Everyone, I just wanted to encourage you to send out an email to your friends, family and neighbours telling them about the event and what you've already accomplished i.e. if you're a returning walker or crew member talk about your experience, why you signed up etc. I sent out an email yesterday an...
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symbol for all women's cancers?
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I hope everyone had a great walk and is as well as can possibly be! I'm really hoping Randy sees this, so that she can provide some info for all of us who are interested in knowing. Is there a ribbon, symbol etc. besides the pink ribbon that is associated with all women's cancers? I always thought that pi...
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Event Survey
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I received the event survey the other day and walked through it last night. It's too bad they don't give us a "other" or "comments" section to write our own ideas/thoughts/comments/concerns/suggestions etc. (instead of writing Randy to report our issues - haha)
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Ashley Costa
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injured walker???
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On day one, not far down the Lakeshore there was a walker hurt. She had walked into one of those damned posts that you couldn't see if you weren't looking down. I think she was wearing a green shirt. Anyone know what happened to her? I keep thinking about her and hoping she was ok. I felt so horrible for h...
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An amazing experience
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The weekend of 2009 was my first year walking. I walked with my sister and uncle, in memory of my mother. It was the best experience of my life. The support from the community and the crew was incredible. It exceeded all of my expectations. We all agreed that we dont know why it took us 7 yrs to do this, but we...
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Thoughts on the late start Saturday morning?
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I for one hated it. I liked how special it was to be there and have the sun rise. I liked getting an early start on the day (Sunday we'd covered some real ground by 9.30), and I like how it lessens how much time you have to spend in the heat of the day. Man, Saturday walking up north with no trees for shade was...
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Flutist
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Does anyone know the name of the flutist who played for us in one of the first few neighbourhoods? I will try to attach her picture.
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Kitty .....
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I receive some very kind & thoughtful emails regarding our young teammate, Kitty, so I just want you to know that she's fine and......she's signed up for next year!!! Bless her! ..Harold
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Closing Ceremonies
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This is intended as input for next year's organizers, not criticism of this years event. Did anyone else find Closing Ceremonies a bit confusing this year? Our families chose to sit at the far end of the bleachers, so we wouldn't have to walk so far when the ceremonies were over....considerate peop...
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Photo?
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What a great way to spend a weekend...shin splints and blisters aside, I had a lot more fun compared to last years wet affair. My wife Noreen suggested I wear my infamous bikini t-shirt -- which created alot of woots and laughs over the 2 days! Anyone that took photos --want to share?, I'd love to see them...
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Sunday morning start...
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I met up with my group by the starting point at 6.45... just as a crew member realized that about 100 people had started walking! She basically stopped everyone else from going but it had never occurred to me to do that. I will say though, as we walked passed the Holiday Inn, where I had slept the night bef...
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Blisters and swellings
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I'm sure if I look there's probably other messages about this somewhere... but I'm gonna ask anyway... I have blisters under my big toenails and they feel loose... does anyone know the best way of preventing the toenails from coming off... or is it inevitable? Like everyone else I'm stiff, but the bac...
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Experience of 2009 Event
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I was a crew member for 2009. I was also truck driver. I was responsible for making sure supplies got to destination. I had lots of fun doing it. Amazing how many cars move out of the way when I was coming down the road. It was awesome working with the crew, wonder team. It was awesome seeing all the walkers....
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Pictures?
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Hi everyone! This was my first time walking and regardless of any physical pain I feel today - it was an incredible experience for me and one of those things that I know I will be proud of for a lifetime. I did find I was absolutely exhausted during the walk much more than anticipated and could barely find...
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