Last week (June 7th), team members gathered in Leesburg for a meeting to let the community know what is happening with Team GoFightWin!. Wish I could've been there, too! The following article was published in the Lee County Ledger.**********************************************************************************
Team Go Fight Win had an informative meeting in hopes of raising awareness of the Breast Cancer 3-Day event this October in Atlanta, Georgia. Team Go Fight Win will join thousands of other dedicated women and men in raising awareness and funds for breast cancer. The three-day, 60-mile walk benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund requires months of physical and financial preparation, challenge and triumph. Participants commit to raising $2,300 in order to participate and follow a four to sixth month physical training program. The public meeting was held on National Cancer Survivor Day. "We thought that National Cancer Survivor Day would be the perfect time to raise awareness of the Breast Cancer 3-Day and to have a Celebration of Life," said team captain Tobi Collins.
“I decided to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day because my mom had breast cancer. Breast cancer doesn't just affect the victim but many people! I wanted to make a personal difference to help fight the disease,” said team member Debbie Bruner. "The money raised during this event will help ensure funding for important research, education and community health programs."
“It is such rewarding feeling when a group of people ban together in an effort to raise funds to end breast cancer," said team member Laura Kitchens. "I am excited that Lee County is going to be represented in the Breast Cancer 3-Day. As someone once said, 'knowledge is power.' I truly believe research is the answer to the eradication of this disease."
The public meeting was held at the Lee County Library on Walnut Street. Team captain Tobi Collins led the meeting followed by a DVD and music video. Questions were answered and more team plans were made. The team welcomed new members, Angel Lavender and Debbie Hinman. "Though not all our team could be together today, it was very exciting to welcome two new members to our team. I look forward to our team travelling together on a life changing journey", said Mary Llaurador.
For additional information you can contact any team member.
Some members of Team Go Fight Win
Pictured back row: Debbie Hinman, Debbie Bruner, Laura Kitchens, Tobi Collins, Judy Powell
Seated: Mary Llaurador and Angel Lavender
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