Komen CNY Chapter Seeking Volunteers for Race Day

The CNY chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (R) still needs 157 volunteers to assist them on Saturday, May 14th! Volunteer duties range from handing out race bibs to participants to staffing education booths. This is a great opportunity for people who want to be involved, but cannot commit to running or walking in the actual race. To view volunteer duties, click HERE. When you're ready to sign up, click the blue "Volunteer!" button on the same page.

I had the pleasure of volunteering with Komen at the NYS Fair last summer. My role was to man their education booth, where I interacted with hundreds of fairgoers, handed out educational materials and spoke with people about breast health. It was an incredible experience. The day of the Race for the Cure (R) is just like that: THOUSANDS of people, all united for one cause, with music, snacks, dancing, and more. Hopefully, the weather this year will be a little warmer and much less windy!

FYI

I will be promoting the September 24th Rally for the Cure (R) CNY Golf Tournament during the Radisson garage sale on Saturday, May 7th. I also plan on selling some small items, including books, desk lamps, and other odds and ends, and donating a portion of the proceeds to our local Komen chapter.

If anyone has items they would like to sell, but you live outside of the Radisson Community or just have plans on garage sale day, please let me know - I'd be happy to sell them for you! Items can be dropped off at my home between now and Friday, May 6th - please organize items and post a price on the item before dropping them off. Also, please let me know if you're willing to donate a portion of your proceeds to breast cancer research.

I am still looking for a couple of volunteers to help me promote the tournament during the garage sale, so please let me know if you're available!

You can email me at nicchenet@gmail.com to arrange a drop-off of your items to be sold for, or to volunteer. Thank you!

Last Call! Race for the Cure, Saturday May 14th!

I've been pretty persistent on Facebook, and I am going to make one final push here too! Team Go Pink or Go Home! needs SIX additional members in order to be considered an "official" team...the deadline for registration is approaching [just a few days left!] and we are hoping to recruit enough members to become "official." Otherwise - we will still participate, but will not be recognized as an actual team this year.

You can run OR walk - either a 5K [3.2 miles] competitive run or a 1-mile walk or 1-mile run. It is $30 to register, and you get a free tee shirt [mine just came in the mail and the design is great this year] and a race bib. You can pick up lots of free goodies at the race! The atmosphere is incredible, and it is always so much fun.

To register, please click HERE - then click the pink "Join Go Pink or Go Home!" button on the right-hand side of the page, right below the picture of our 2010 team.

I hope you can join us and help us make it "official" this year!

Volunteers Needed on May 7th!

This week has been a busy one in terms of planning for the tournament goes - in fact, we've finalized the menu for the cocktail reception, and are in the process of tying up loose ends related to the cost of registration for those golfing, as well as those only attending the reception. Planning a tournament is like planning a wedding [or at least I imagine it to be!] and it seems like there are endless things to organize and plan.

I am looking for up to three volunteers who will be willing to assist me on Saturday, May 7th during the Radisson Community garage sale - the goal is to set up a table in a prime location somewhere and promote the tournament. We'll have registration materials available, will be accepting donations, and will be letting people know about the tournament in general. I will provide lunch for volunteers [and maybe even buy you a cocktail...]

If you're available, please email nicchenet@gmail.com. THANK YOU!

WANTED: Carpenter!

I am looking for someone who is willing to make and donate special pink tee boxes for the tournament. Ideally, the tee boxes would be very simple in construction and, of course, would be painted pink. If you or someone you know would be able to build 18 tee boxes and would also be willing to donate them, please contact nicchenet@gmail.com. If necessary, we can assemble volunteers to do the painting, but it would incredible if we could find someone who is able to build AND paint.

Stay tuned for registration information!

Cake, Cookies & Yummy Goodies Wanted!

We recently spoke with the caterer at Radisson Greens, and are in the midst of finalizing the menu for the cocktail reception...we will be serving light appetizers and drinks as well as a special pink non-alcoholic drink!

We are looking for people who might be willing to make and donate cakes, cookies, and other dessert goodies. You don't have to be a professional baker - - just someone who is willing to make (or purchase, if you're absolutely baking-challenged like myself) cakes, cookies, and other desserts, preferably that jive with the pink theme of the tournament!

Ideally, we would have three cakes [the 13 x 9 size that you would typically make at home] and at least 100 cookies, plus other treats. If you or someone you know is willing to make and donate any of the above, please email nicchenet@gmail.com.

Stay tuned for official registration information!!

Also - - don't forget to sign up for the Race for the Cure! The race will be Saturday, May 14th at the NYS Fairgrounds. You can join Team Go Pink or Go Home! here, or start your own team. Runners AND walkers welcome.