This summer I am running around Vancouver in my underwear. Yep, I’m baring it all to run 10 km in the heart of the city in this year’s Underwear Affair. And I need your help (in more than attire recommendations)!
Why am I doing this? Easy. It’s for an incredible cause.
This event raises both awareness of and funds for cancers below the waist (prostate, cervical, ovarian, uterine, bladder, colorectal). These cancers account for 42% of all cancers diagnosed in BC and are responsible for 32% of cancer deaths in our province. But since these are so “taboo,” they do not get the attention (and funding) they need. My Dad had a scare with a cancer below the belt before, so I want to make sure there is available support for him (and others) if a scare turns into reality. I also just love advocating for the little guy (no pun intended).
I need your help in three areas:
- Monetary donations. Please visit my personal page to donate to me or one of my teammates.
- Spreading the word. By you ReTweeting this, posting it on your Facebook, etc, we help raise the awareness that these cancers need.
- Race “support.” Even though it is a short run, cheering fans on July 11th are VERY welcome!
I also have a great idea of how to thank all my supporters, so you know you want to be included in that. What is it? Donate now and you’ll be the first to find out!
Thanks everyone!
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