FRIENDS OF LEROY COOLBREEZE - Melanoma WALK - PHILLY MAY 10
by copeland_girl5 on 10 May 2008 21:36
Hi All...just got home from a wonderful time at the walk with Nancyrose, DM, SS, PR, Sockii & Vespa as well as my daughter Toni. I'm so grateful for them coming out to support the cause today as well as those who contributed with donations and kind spirit. What a great group...I love you guys.
All in all the walk was fine, some confusion at first because we thought we were walking outside, but they had us do it under roof. Nancy (although she was caffiene-deficient) and Toni, followed closely by DM, took off on a power walk...yeah I think they lapped the rest of us twice. We were told that we had "sixteen laps" (where is that girl?) to complete, but didn't keep track...so we all just walked until we were told to stop. I must say you would never have known that Sockii & Vespa had basically been out all night - they were the first to arrive...and they managed to get Starbucks from the volunteer station...they needed it bad...Nancy could've used it too-out the door early with no coffee. Oh I must note that they played a compilation of Police songs (Fallout was first!) and at one point Stewart's Equalizer theme (yay!) was filling the airwaves during the walk.
The event closed with an awards ceremony that was very emotional...they had families that had lost loved ones present awards to the winners/runner ups of the 5K race...each one shared a bit about their dearly departed and for my part it really choked me up...in particular were the parents of an 18 year old daughter that just passed away 2 weeks ago after only being diagnosed in January...oh my. Everyone, please do regular self-exam skin checks, wear sunscreen, etc...it's so important. Early detection! I also believe they expect to have raised close to $75,000. The donation site may not indicate this since corporate donations were not included there.
After the walk the group then headed to "The Grog" for an enjoyable lunch, and we said our good-byes. PR and I took pics and I'm sure hers will be posted before mine as I'm still basically an upload illiterate. SS distributed the "Stewstock" messenger bags (Yay!)...nice work! Oh, and my daughter doesn't think we're totally nuts...that's what's great about a little participation...she kinda gets it and she had a good time.
You know for me, today is the most important day of my life because it's the only one I have and I want to thank you all again for being a part of it.
I'm overwhelmed...
xoxoxo Laurie
All in all the walk was fine, some confusion at first because we thought we were walking outside, but they had us do it under roof. Nancy (although she was caffiene-deficient) and Toni, followed closely by DM, took off on a power walk...yeah I think they lapped the rest of us twice. We were told that we had "sixteen laps" (where is that girl?) to complete, but didn't keep track...so we all just walked until we were told to stop. I must say you would never have known that Sockii & Vespa had basically been out all night - they were the first to arrive...and they managed to get Starbucks from the volunteer station...they needed it bad...Nancy could've used it too-out the door early with no coffee. Oh I must note that they played a compilation of Police songs (Fallout was first!) and at one point Stewart's Equalizer theme (yay!) was filling the airwaves during the walk.
The event closed with an awards ceremony that was very emotional...they had families that had lost loved ones present awards to the winners/runner ups of the 5K race...each one shared a bit about their dearly departed and for my part it really choked me up...in particular were the parents of an 18 year old daughter that just passed away 2 weeks ago after only being diagnosed in January...oh my. Everyone, please do regular self-exam skin checks, wear sunscreen, etc...it's so important. Early detection! I also believe they expect to have raised close to $75,000. The donation site may not indicate this since corporate donations were not included there.
After the walk the group then headed to "The Grog" for an enjoyable lunch, and we said our good-byes. PR and I took pics and I'm sure hers will be posted before mine as I'm still basically an upload illiterate. SS distributed the "Stewstock" messenger bags (Yay!)...nice work! Oh, and my daughter doesn't think we're totally nuts...that's what's great about a little participation...she kinda gets it and she had a good time.
You know for me, today is the most important day of my life because it's the only one I have and I want to thank you all again for being a part of it.
I'm overwhelmed...
xoxoxo Laurie
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by TOWOS on 10 May 2008 22:14
My heart to you, Laurie.
Soooo much.
And, running to The Equalizer theme? PRICELESS!!!!
Soooo much.
And, running to The Equalizer theme? PRICELESS!!!!
"I.Know.This.Name"!
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(Humbly asks for forgiveness to the legitimate owner of the avi)
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by Madgrad on 10 May 2008 22:15
Good work, team. Triple-cartwheel-yay!
Laurie, how nice that your daughter could share in the nutterness as well(Happy Mother's Day tomorrow, btw). Will look forward to seeing the pictures.
Get some rest, everybody!
Laurie, how nice that your daughter could share in the nutterness as well(Happy Mother's Day tomorrow, btw). Will look forward to seeing the pictures.
Get some rest, everybody!
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by DirtyMartini on 11 May 2008 00:58
[quote="copeland_girl5"]at one point Stewart's Equalizer theme (yay!) was filling the airwaves during the walk.[/quote]
Yeah, that was surreal.
Thank you, Laurie, for hooking us up with this event. I'm honored that I was able to be there with you, and I am damn proud of this tiny little group for raising such a large amount of money. That really did surprise the hell out of me by more than double. (And what a scream to come back here and see all the rooting.)
Thank you, everyone.
You. Folks. ROCK.
Yeah, that was surreal.
Thank you, Laurie, for hooking us up with this event. I'm honored that I was able to be there with you, and I am damn proud of this tiny little group for raising such a large amount of money. That really did surprise the hell out of me by more than double. (And what a scream to come back here and see all the rooting.)
Thank you, everyone.
You. Folks. ROCK.
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by njperry on 11 May 2008 01:14
I am so happy to hear the reports. Glad everyone had a good time and about the money raised, WOW
[quote="copeland_girl5"]at one point Stewart's Equalizer theme (yay!) was filling the airwaves during the walk.[/quote]
The Stewart geek in me wants to know: what version of the Equalizer theme?
(a) the TV show theme,
(b) the one from the No Speak IRS album,
(c) the Orchestralli version, or
(d) some other version.
[quote="copeland_girl5"]at one point Stewart's Equalizer theme (yay!) was filling the airwaves during the walk.[/quote]
The Stewart geek in me wants to know: what version of the Equalizer theme?
(a) the TV show theme,
(b) the one from the No Speak IRS album,
(c) the Orchestralli version, or
(d) some other version.
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by nancyrose on 11 May 2008 01:39
[quote="Copelandgirl_5"]You know for me, today is the most important day of my life because it's the only one I have and I want to thank you all again for being a part of it.
I'm overwhelmed...
xoxoxo Laurie[/quote]
What a pleasure it was to share this day with you, Laurie!
I'm overwhelmed...
xoxoxo Laurie[/quote]
What a pleasure it was to share this day with you, Laurie!
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by samburusunset on 11 May 2008 04:59
Heyo!
Got up at 6 am. It was pouring in Balto. I hoped I'd drive out of it as I went north (It did). I dropped my english muffin in the wet driveway and looked at it forlornly thinking,"Shit! 10-second rule. If I pick it up real fast I can still eat it." Um, no. Oh, well.
I was running late due to construction and other fun on 95N but there was no way I was going to turn around. I got to the pavilion and ran into the rest of the team where Laurie handed me a custom Team Leroy hanging pass thingie.
Off we went and walked our little hearts out. I'm not sure what the $ amt was when I had left this morning. Regardless, it's more than I expected and you people rock! Nutters are a lot of things (crazy is the first thing that comes to mind), but they're also a bunch of really caring, loving people. Meeting up for pre-shows and showing Stewart some love are, indeed, great Nutter fun. It's when there's a Nutter gathering for such an important reason that we really shine. Nutters always find a way to rise to the occasion. Stewart should be proud. Thanks for your support financially and morally. We walked for Ian, Laurie and everyone else who's lives are affected by melanoma. I was proud to be able to participate.
Got up at 6 am. It was pouring in Balto. I hoped I'd drive out of it as I went north (It did). I dropped my english muffin in the wet driveway and looked at it forlornly thinking,"Shit! 10-second rule. If I pick it up real fast I can still eat it." Um, no. Oh, well.
I was running late due to construction and other fun on 95N but there was no way I was going to turn around. I got to the pavilion and ran into the rest of the team where Laurie handed me a custom Team Leroy hanging pass thingie.
Off we went and walked our little hearts out. I'm not sure what the $ amt was when I had left this morning. Regardless, it's more than I expected and you people rock! Nutters are a lot of things (crazy is the first thing that comes to mind), but they're also a bunch of really caring, loving people. Meeting up for pre-shows and showing Stewart some love are, indeed, great Nutter fun. It's when there's a Nutter gathering for such an important reason that we really shine. Nutters always find a way to rise to the occasion. Stewart should be proud. Thanks for your support financially and morally. We walked for Ian, Laurie and everyone else who's lives are affected by melanoma. I was proud to be able to participate.
Stewart and Stanley together again!! YO!
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by sockii on 12 May 2008 15:42
Hey folks,
Sorry I've been so late checking back in here - after the walk Saturday I got hit with a mega-sinus headache and vespa and I just crashed BIG TIME from lack of sleep/too much partying the night before.
ANYWAY--
It was fabulous getting to help out with such a great cause and seeing everyone on Saturday. I really do hope we can make this an annual event and have some way every year to do something so good.
Sorry I've been so late checking back in here - after the walk Saturday I got hit with a mega-sinus headache and vespa and I just crashed BIG TIME from lack of sleep/too much partying the night before.
ANYWAY--
It was fabulous getting to help out with such a great cause and seeing everyone on Saturday. I really do hope we can make this an annual event and have some way every year to do something so good.
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by samburusunset on 12 May 2008 15:50
I checked the tally this morning. We almost hit $2700!!!!!!!!!
YOU PEOPLE ROCK!
I've still got some buckage coming in, too.
YOU PEOPLE ROCK!
I've still got some buckage coming in, too.
Stewart and Stanley together again!! YO!
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by Divemistress of the Dark on 12 May 2008 15:53
That just kicks ass, plain and simple. Hats off to the entire community. And what Sockii said about keeping this going in some form or fashion...
On Google - site:stewartcopeland.net "your keyword here" - thanks DM!!
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