homer 0 #1 March 29, 2003 PLEASE take a moment to read this. Everyone at some point in his or her life will be affected by cancer in some way. I myself am a cancer survivor of less than 3 years. I have had family battle cancer as well as lost several close family friends to the disease. April 29- May 1st, 2003 at Skydive Spaceland in Rosharon, Texas will be the Second Annual “Cancer Survivor World Record Formation & Bone Marrow Testing Fundraiser.” This years money raised will go to help pay for the $50 screening test fee for those that want to donate their bone marrow. Last years boogie was an eye opener to spread the word that there “is life after cancer” with 16 skydivers from around the US and world coming together. This year has 30 registered jumpers with more than a dozen more showing interest. Cancer is a disease that I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy. There is hope and all of you can help. Jump-for-the-Cause was a huge success in raising money for Breast Cancer Research. I myself donated $100 after seeing my grandmother lose both her breasts to the disease. The gift of bone marrow from one person can save as many as 10 lives. That’s 10 donors and 100 lives saved. The $50 screening test fee detours lots of wanting donors, as most cannot afford the test. This is where we all can help by giving up 1 jump and spending that $20 to aid in the screening fee by giving someone the opportunity to give their marrow. For those interested in making a donation please make checks payable to Leap-of-Faith and send check to- Leap-of-Faith 1109 West Park Cedar Park, Texas 98613 On memo section of check write Scott/Mary For those interested in helping with the boogie contact the event organizer Tony Albano at talbano@austin.rr.com or check the web site out www.Leap--of--Faith.com You can also PM me if you have any questions. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 March 29, 2003 Bump. This is a wonderful event that will help support bone marrow testing. If in the Texas area, please stop by and say "hi".May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #3 March 30, 2003 Check out the site there is a lot of good info about the event as well as a video of last years jump. The patches with the name of someone who has won or lost a battle to cancer that will be on the record jump is a great idea. Check it out in the support section. www.leap--of--faith.com CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #4 April 18, 2003 As of today we have raised nearly 7K towards the screening fees for bone morrow donors. At $50 a screening thats 140 people who could potentially be a bone morrow donor. 140 people think of the lives that could be saved. Just 1 donation of bone morrow can save as many as 10 cancer patients. Remember you can help any little bit will help. Give up a jump and send your $20 jump ticket money today. Check out the sit to learn how. www.leap--of--faith.com CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
