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By Laurie | March 27, 2009

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As you all know, breast cancer awareness and the charities that conduct research to help find a cure are very important to me. I participated in several big events last year, and I am participating in the 2009 Race for the Cure that benefits Susan G. Komen this June.

When I was offered the opportunity to work with IZEA and Liberty Mutual’s Responsibility Project, I jumped at the chance. You may remember their 2006 commercial that portrayed everyday people selflessly helping others. I believe that being socially responsible is very important.
In the spirit of that premise, I recently began organizing a community event in my area to raise funds for a local cause. I knew immediately that I wanted my event to benefit Susan G. Komen due to my past and current involvement with the organization.

Komen has been the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1 billion since its inception in 1982. They work to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all, and energize science to find the cures.

On April 16, I will be hosting a dinner and raffle at On the Border in McKinney to benefit Susan G. Komen and my participation in the Race for the Cure. On the Border has generously offered to donate a percentage of the night’s restaurant profits (from 5PM to close) to my North Texas Race for the Cure team and are going above and beyond to help promote the event.

The raffle prizes will be donations from local and online businesses to be announced soon. I will also have swag bags filled with breast cancer awareness items for the first 25 diners who attend and have my flyer. Please e-mail me if you are interested in receiving one. Also if you know anyone in the DFW area, please direct them to my Facebook Group promoting the event. Tell as many of your friends as you can, so that we have a great showing and can earn a big donation on behalf of Susan G. Komen!

If you are not local and would still like to help, you can also earn a chance to win my online raffle prize, an 8GB iPod Nano, by making a $5 (or more) donation and letting me know you did so in the comments. That will earn you twenty-five entries.

Here are three more ways to earn an entry:
1) Leave a comment telling me what you are doing or plan on doing in your community to be more “responsible” for one entry. For ideas, check out Liberty Mutual’s Responsibility Project.
2) Write your own blog post about my giveaway and link to this post for one entry.
3) Follow me on Twitter and send the following message for one entry:
RT @laurie_pooh is raffling an iPod Nano to benefit Susan G. Komen. Support her here: http://tinyurl.com/raceforethecure #icause

The idea is to gain buzz and excitement about my event, create a dialogue about responsibility, and raise as much funds for breast cancer as possible. You have until April 17 at noon to make donations before the raffle takes place. A winner for the iPod will be selected randomly, and will be announced in a post later that same day recapping the event. Liberty Mutual is proud to sponsor the discussion around responsibility as it relates to this blog post, however, they do not endorse the topic/cause referenced in this blog post. Good luck and thank you for your continued support!

Edit: Special thanks to Karen, Pelf, Amanda, Carolyn, Jill, Connie , and Stacey, Nellie, Lynne, Julie, and Corrin who made donations to my Race for the Cure. They each have 25+ entries toward the iPod.

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179 Responses to “Are You Responsible?”

  1. I donate through a couple of people I know who do the race for the cure. I tend not to take a particularly active role.

    Posted by: Brad B.No Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 3:57 pm

  2. i plan to attending more city council meetings and see what is actually going on in my community and how i can help on specific projects or agendas

    Posted by: susan varneyNo Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 4:10 pm

  3. My husband and I are going to registers as bigs for big brothers/big sisters.

    Posted by: Jennifer ElliottNo Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 4:12 pm

  4. We just recently moved to our new community so while we don’t have our “sea legs” in the community yet, we continue to actively try to live green and hopefully inspire others to do the same by our example.

    Posted by: Mary HeareNo Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

  5. We are participating (all 3 of us) in a walk!

    Posted by: CarolNo Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 4:59 pm

  6. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/1404027445

    Posted by: CarolNo Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 5:00 pm

  7. Bottom line: Go vegan and ride a bike and you can change the world. Stop the fluff and get serious about real change!

    Posted by: Brian N.No Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 5:15 pm

  8. I volunteer walking dogs at a local animal shelter…and I brought one of them home :)

    Posted by: Erica C.No Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 5:19 pm

  9. we have done our local walk, and will be doing it in a few weeks. even if it seems little- those little things add up- like donating food to a shelter, or magazines to a senior home- those little things here and there mean alot in the long run.

    Posted by: SANDYNo Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 6:09 pm

  10. I organize a beautify our community day each year where we all go street to street clenaing up litter and doing landscaping.

    Posted by: adrienne GordonNo Gravatar on March 27th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

  11. I am planning on participating in a charity walk

    Posted by: B.W.No Gravatar on April 2nd, 2009 at 5:34 pm

  12. I am organizing a Hoops for Heart event at my school to raise money for the American Heart Association. (Blog soon )

    Posted by: StaceyNo Gravatar on April 2nd, 2009 at 6:01 pm

  13. I’ll drive less and bike more

    Posted by: Tom GNo Gravatar on April 2nd, 2009 at 8:58 pm

  14. My family and I keep our local bike trail clean, by picking up trash, and we’ve also been riding our bikes more instead of driving.

    And I’d like to start participating in more fundraising walks this year.

    Posted by: CrystalNo Gravatar on April 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 pm

  15. [...] An Ipod Nano from La Vie de Laurie. Ends April 17th. Really unique contest! [...]

    Posted by: Contests and Giveaways 4/2/09 | Connie's View on April 2nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm

  16. I am participating in a volunteer project this quarter in school!

    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
    http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

    Posted by: Janna JohnsonNo Gravatar on April 2nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm

  17. I am taking responsibility by volunteering at the local domestic abuse center in town.

    Posted by: Carolyn GNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 4:48 pm

  18. I donated :) Amanda Hellen

    I read the Susan Komen story written by her sister online once and it really touched me because I am very close to my sister. Thank you for helping and good luck in the race!

    Posted by: amanda hellenNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 4:48 pm

  19. I made a donation.

    Posted by: Carolyn GNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 4:48 pm

  20. I follow and tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/1447961720

    Posted by: Carolyn GNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 4:49 pm

  21. https://twitter.com/ImmaDiva/status/1448043849

    I tweeted :)

    Twitter: ImmaDiva

    Posted by: amanda hellenNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm

  22. I use public transportation, catch a ride with someone else or walk to get place – I do not own a car – way too much pollution. I also plan to give to some charities in the future month.

    Posted by: israel yNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 5:47 pm

  23. I have a hearing impaired child and try to support others with special needs children by befriending them and teaching my children tolerance of person’s who do not fall into the “normal” category.

    Posted by: Christy GoodwinNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 pm

  24. Sounds like a great event, good luck Laurie!

    BenSparks last blog post..Cuddler in Cupboard

    Posted by: BenSparkNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 pm

  25. Good Luck with your fund raising!!! Did Lynn ever get in touch with you?

    Posted by: JillNo Gravatar on April 3rd, 2009 at 8:41 pm

  26. I made a donation.

    ConnieFoggless last blog post..Easter Basket Toys

    Posted by: ConnieFogglesNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

  27. I wrote a post about this contest.

    ConnieFoggless last blog post..Easter Basket Toys

    Posted by: ConnieFogglesNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

  28. I’m following you and I tweeted http://twitter.com/ConnieFoggles/status/1452750062

    Posted by: ConnieFogglesNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 1:32 pm

  29. I volunteer at my daughter’s school and online at http://www.DOUA.org

    ConnieFoggless last blog post..Easter Basket Toys

    Posted by: ConnieFogglesNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

  30. nano mano

    Posted by: Julie MoeNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 3:41 pm

  31. I like giving to charities for young children every payday. I stop smoking since I became pregnant with my youngest daughter–and that was 16 years ago.

    Posted by: Rosy @ GochiNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 5:58 pm

  32. I want to thank you for doing this. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38 with no family history. Emotionally I’m not in a place to do the walks but I do support my office Relay for Life team. As for being responsible, I’m a cancer blogger sharing information and news with others.

    Aftercancers last blog post..Everything Changes – Giveaway

    Posted by: AftercancerNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 6:18 pm

  33. I’m a member of the Parents Advisory Committee and I’m actively recycling pop cans & plastic bottles.

    Posted by: NaddezNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 6:33 pm

  34. I follow on twitter & tweeted @ http://twitter.com/Naddez

    Posted by: NaddezNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 6:39 pm

  35. Blogged about your contest @ http://naddezsgoodycorner.blogspot.com/

    Posted by: NaddezNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 6:52 pm

  36. Me and my service sorority put on a date auction where we collected donations from local restaurants and then auctioned off each one with a date from a sister to raise money for the Susan G. Komen fund this past week!

    Posted by: JenniferNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

  37. Our whole family volunteers for the Special Olympics each summer.

    Posted by: G StarkNo Gravatar on April 4th, 2009 at 7:35 pm

  38. I plan on really keeping up with recycling to be a responsible citizen.

    txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com

    Posted by: Suzanne LewisNo Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

  39. I am responsible for taking care of my special needs son Tyler and making sure he is getting the right education for his needs and going to his IEP meetings .

    Posted by: DARLA KIDDERNo Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 3:08 pm

  40. I try to volunteer and be active in fundraising and community events.

    Posted by: MariannaNo Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 5:51 pm

  41. I’d like to move to a town I cared about.
    I am sorry I moved here and being here for 2 yrs now it is still not for me.
    Time 2 move!
    When I lived in the other town I cared about I went to city council meetings.

    Posted by: Lisa LNo Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

  42. tweet & follow

    http://twitter.com/lisagee123/status/1459521562

    Posted by: Lisa LNo Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 6:15 pm

  43. twittered

    I clean trash from around the sign announcing our town’s name.

    Posted by: KarenNo Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 6:28 pm

  44. My husband and I along with our friends try to clean up the bike path that goes through our town. Many other people do it to when they pass through there but some people just dump their trash (I mean litterly trash bag and all) down along the path. We live in a small town and you would think that where we don’t have many people here that they wouldn’t do it. The path is for families to walk to town so they can spend time together while the little ones ride their bikes. Thanks for the chance.

    Posted by: Amy B.No Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 7:10 pm

  45. we recycle and pick up trash along the road on our daily walk.

    thanks

    Posted by: Claudia MNo Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

  46. Love that you’re doing this. Looks like you’re taking it to the highest level. You’re amazing!! I wish you the best in raising money in your endeavor. You go Girl!!

    Mee2s last blog post..I Figured Out What I Was Doing Wrong At Bowling….

    Posted by: Mee2No Gravatar on April 5th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

  47. we try to be involved with our community’s goings on, and join in on the community clean up days

    Posted by: sandraNo Gravatar on April 6th, 2009 at 7:23 am

  48. I recycle and just bought a tote bag to reuse opposed to taking plastic bags at stores. I also want to volunteer for MAKE A WISH so I’ve been looking into that on their website :)

    Posted by: AmandaNo Gravatar on April 6th, 2009 at 8:24 am

  49. I plan on being more responsible in my community by using cloth grocery bags, no more plastic!

    Posted by: JustineNo Gravatar on April 8th, 2009 at 2:25 am

  50. I am a coordinator for a regional adoption-related nonprofit (this is a volunteer job). I personally set up and run about 20 events per year.

    Posted by: Jennifer MNo Gravatar on April 8th, 2009 at 1:29 pm

  51. I volunteer to help pick up furniture donations to use in apartments used by the battered women’s shelter-knowing that my efforts are helping women and their children get a new lease on life is a great feeling!

    Posted by: JessicaNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 1:14 am

  52. great contest

    Posted by: James JenkinsNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 8:03 am

  53. I followed you on Twitter and tweeted the post.

    I work for a local Food Bank, and when I can get groceries for free with coupons and sales, I get extras to donate to the Food Bank. We serve nearly 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, etc. so every bit of help is useful.

    Amys last blog post..Paper Craft Planet Sketch Challenge Card- SK032809

    Posted by: AmyNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 8:42 am

  54. my husband wants to join another committee on our hoa to make our community a more enjoyable place to live

    Posted by: sandraNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 9:56 am

  55. Thanks for the contest!

    Posted by: AnnaNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 12:23 pm

  56. We ride our bikes or walk whenever we can instead of driving places.

    Posted by: DenyseNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 1:41 pm

  57. I am trying to become vegan and recycle a lot more things that I used to.

    Posted by: DeniseNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

  58. my family and I pick up litter

    Posted by: desiree kelleyNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 4:37 pm

  59. Belong to a neighborhood group and we are preventing the over commericialization of our neighborhood.

    Posted by: Patrice SNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 6:41 pm

  60. I am cleaning up the trash from my rural road that selfish people throw out of their car windows. I hope to clean up the broken glass so that no wild animals are harmed.

    Posted by: DebbieNo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

  61. Good luck on your fundraising! Susan G. Komen for the Cure does a lot of good stuff.

    Posted by: Dee ANo Gravatar on April 10th, 2009 at 11:38 pm

  62. I tutor English Language Learners after school… I also invite their parents to come as well. I don’t get paid for this… I do it because they have the will and motivation to succeed, and I want to be apart of that!

    Posted by: StaceyNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 2:02 am

  63. I donated.

    Posted by: StaceyNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 2:04 am

  64. I twittered.

    Posted by: StaceyNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 2:05 am

  65. I blogged. http://staceybug.blogspot.com/

    Can you tell I really need an ipod nano? LOL

    Posted by: StaceyNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 2:08 am

  66. I volunteer 4 the Altzeimer’s Assc
    God bless

    Posted by: T SeligNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 4:17 am

  67. Really nice job- Doesn’t it feel good to do something positive for others- paying it forward?…

    I will help to support your event through twitter and my blog. Take care.
    -tanya

    Posted by: spygrrlNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 7:55 am

  68. I will attend city council meetings

    Posted by: joe gerschNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 8:38 am

  69. I try and help out individuals in our community who are elderly and are alone. There are two neighbors right in our lakefront community that I look in on every day. I help them with their groceries, emptying the trash and shoveling in the winter and light yardwork in the summer. Many times people forget the elderly and to me there is such a need to see that they are safe too! I also play a role in organizing clean up along the shores of our lake. It is amazing in a negative sense how people out on the lake disrespect the water and the land around it and just randomly throw all kinds of garbage off their boats and personal water crafts and it all gets washed up to the shorelines. We organize a weekly group that does weekly clean ups to keep our shores clean or hazardous and unhealthy garbage and we try to do this year round as weather permits, in the winter not so much so.

    Posted by: Joanna SmithNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

  70. I am following you on twitter my username is joannaonthelake and here is the link to my tweet:

    http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1498542925

    Posted by: Joanna SmithNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 2:17 pm

  71. I volunteer for 2 older women in my community to help them stay home and healthy. Just like the person before me- way to go!

    Posted by: AliciaNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 2:46 pm

  72. I am starting a Neighborhood Watch for our community.

    Posted by: juliehNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

  73. I just moved to a new state and plan on really taking notice and participating in the politics here.

    Posted by: LaneyNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 3:47 pm

  74. We recycle and pick up trash when we are out and ab uot!

    Thanks as always!
    Thomas Johnson
    crimson_pen@yahoo.com

    Posted by: Tommy JohnsonNo Gravatar on April 11th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

  75. i am organizing a block club and our goal is to keep our neighborhood safe and clean

    Posted by: shenita taltonNo Gravatar on April 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am

  76. I try to be as responsible as I can. I am not going to bore you with details, because I feel we are all more fortunate than others in some way. Weather it be wealth, health, knowledge, or joy, We ALL have some thing to share.

    Posted by: JoannaNo Gravatar on April 12th, 2009 at 3:39 am

  77. Awesome giveaway!… =D

    Posted by: Bryanna P.No Gravatar on April 12th, 2009 at 5:02 pm

  78. all of us volunteer at various places here

    Posted by: Daniel MNo Gravatar on April 12th, 2009 at 7:40 pm

  79. Terrific

    Posted by: LeslieNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 8:46 am

  80. I always donate to the Cancer org. because my husband is going through his 3rd cancer and chemo I always get y pets from the rescue org and donate to them We clean up the banks of the Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers

    Posted by: Bonnie DayNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 10:22 am

  81. 1. i volunteer on the cancer floor at columbus children’s hospital
    2. i fundraise for band of parents each july
    ( http://www.bandofparents.org ) (www.bloggingforkids.shebecameabutterfly.net )
    3. i’m an e-mentor for high school kids regarding jobs on http://www.icouldbe.org

    shes last blog post..Current Goals

    Posted by: sheNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

  82. blogged:
    http://www.shebecameabutterfly.net/?p=2440

    shes last blog post..Current Goals

    Posted by: sheNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

  83. We live as green as possible and, next year I am taking on troop leader for my girls troop- I plan on doing a lot of community helping tasks! Thank you for the chance! no19034770@ YAHOO DOT COM

    Posted by: Amity JohnsonVetereNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 3:37 pm

  84. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/SheBAButterfly/status/1511883913

    shes last blog post..Current Goals

    Posted by: sheNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 4:20 pm

  85. I’m having students I supervise in detention (I’m a teacher) write letters to the troops.

    Posted by: michelle robbinsNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 7:17 pm

  86. I’d love to win this for my daughter!

    Posted by: Gloria SNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

  87. As a singer and performer, I have been glad to donate my time and talents to cancer efforts for years, performing at charity events and helping to raise funds and awareness for the cause!

    Posted by: katieNo Gravatar on April 13th, 2009 at 11:43 pm

  88. My service sorority is raising money for relay for life to help support families dealing with cancer. Also, we donate a lot to St Judes childrens hospital and are going there this May to spend time with the children!

    Posted by: AmyNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 12:42 am

  89. to be more responsible i would like to join more community events and charitable organizations. help out where i can.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

    Misty VanEppss last blog post..Method Eco-Kitchen Gift Pack Giveaway!!

    Posted by: Misty VanEppsNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 9:00 am

  90. tweeted…. and am following you.
    mommy2skie

    Misty VanEppss last blog post..Method Eco-Kitchen Gift Pack Giveaway!!

    Posted by: Misty VanEppsNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 9:04 am

  91. Attend City Council & County meetings, donate to Goodwill & Salvation Army.

    Posted by: StephenNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 12:51 pm

  92. I volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

    Posted by: LaurenNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

  93. I volunteer to help feed the needy.

    Posted by: SonyaNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 1:53 pm

  94. We have a neighborhood watch, to try and keep everyone safe.

    Posted by: Katie GNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 2:19 pm

  95. BEING DISABLED AND ON A FIXED INCOME, I TRY TO PRAY FOR THOSE WHO NEED HELP. I WATCH AND READ THE NEWS ALL THE TIME TO HELP IN THAT WAY. LADYHIGHTOWER@LIVE.COM

    Posted by: CATHY PARKERNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 6:45 pm

  96. Great contest, keep up the great work!

    Posted by: Gabriel J.No Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

  97. My family and I take one day each month to go out litter collecting. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Posted by: Middy06No Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

  98. I plan on volunteering more in my community, I get so wrapped up in things I forget to give back sometimes and I know I need to change that.

    Posted by: Abby C.No Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

  99. I tweeted and am following you on Twitter.

    madamerkf at aol dot com

    Posted by: Wendy WallachNo Gravatar on April 14th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

  100. Volunteer and make donations.

    Posted by: phillip stacyNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 12:24 am

  101. I am being responsible by riding my bike instead of driving.

    Posted by: Alecia GibsonNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 12:48 am

  102. I live in a farm community so when there are animals out of the pastures and the owners aren’t home,I herd them in.I also keep an eye out for the elderly in the stores in case they need help reaching or finding something.

    Posted by: Christine R.No Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 1:21 am

  103. My husband & I are doing a walk for Project Bread.

    Posted by: giaNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 8:40 am

  104. I volunteer at a local emergency room

    Posted by: ElizabethNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 9:00 am

  105. Hey Laurie! Not sure if we’ll make it to McKinney tomorrow, but I did make my donation and want to thank you for all you’re doing for the cause!

    Lynnes last blog post..Don’t You Just Love Dolphins and SeaWorld?

    Posted by: LynneNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 10:04 am

  106. I work with urban youth and am helping them through a tutoring program where they have the opportunity to earn money for college. Breaking the cycle of the lives their families have lived for generations and giving these kids hope for a bright future is our goal. Our biggest goal of all though, is bringing them to Christ.

    Posted by: DanielleNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 10:21 am

  107. Our who office is working with Coats for Kids and adopting a family for the holidays this year.

    Posted by: TomNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 10:41 am

  108. I made a donation for your walk. Not as much as I had planned. I am going to give the other half to a friend that was laid off from our work after 32 years of service. She found out last week that she has breast cancer. Wish I could give more to both.

    I will also do a RT.

    Posted by: NellieNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 10:56 am

  109. Thank you so much for your support, Nellie! I am so sorry to hear about another friend with breast cancer. It is my sincere hope that we find a cure to this awful disease. The good news is, things have come a long way since 1996 when my husband lost his mother. We are seeing many more survivors and medical breakthroughs. My thoughts are with her. *hugs*

    Posted by: LaurieNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 11:15 am

  110. My company has a Relay For Life Team and I help them out with posters and support any fundraising activities they have. This year it is a raffle giveaway of a weekend getaway and a local photographer is selling picture packages. I have bought tickets for both of these.
    We generally have a pie-in-the-face fund raiser each year, too.

    Posted by: Kim FennerNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 11:52 am

  111. I donate items to places that have yard sales to raise money for breast cancer research. I also make sure to shop at them as well.

    Posted by: Paula HNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

  112. I foster unwanted pets.

    Posted by: Barbara FoxNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

  113. What an awesome way to get people up and off the couch. I’ve started volunteering for several local charities that my mothers group in Plano already supported financially and with donations of goods. Again, what a cool idea!

    Posted by: TrishNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 2:00 pm

  114. I am a member of the Milford Junior Womens Club.
    We raise money all year to help the people in our community who need it most. We usually raise over $10,000 per year.

    Posted by: Lisa ChamberlainNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 2:40 pm

  115. We donate and volunteer through our church to the community

    Posted by: Laura GNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 4:54 pm

  116. I donate money for breast cancer research

    Posted by: ktanjatkNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 5:39 pm

  117. I volunteer with Ohio AIDS Coalition.

    Posted by: ky2hereNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 6:23 pm

  118. We support Relay for Life

    Posted by: JulieNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

  119. I support our local Race for the Cure which is happening on April 19th

    Posted by: LindsayNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 6:51 pm

  120. I pick up trash as I walk with my Mom for exercise on our country roads! Thanks!

    Posted by: Sharon SenekerNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 7:07 pm

  121. I am doing what I can to let people know about Autisim!

    Posted by: Gina BenwayNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 8:05 pm

  122. great contest

    Posted by: Melissa ResnickNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 8:17 pm

  123. I volunteer at the local thrift store

    Posted by: ChrysaNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

  124. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/1530598492

    Chrysas last blog post..Take the Earth Day Pledge with Earthbound Farms & Get a Free Tote

    Posted by: ChrysaNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

  125. Ever since my favorite aunt was diagnosed with (and subsequently beat) breast cancer, I’ve been active in both taking part in my city’s annual Race for the Cure and sponsoring friends in other cities in their own races. Thanks for raising awareness through your blog and your activism – and thanks for this generous giveaway!

    Posted by: Geoff KNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

  126. Following you on twitter (guettel78) and tweeted the giveaway: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/1530821610

    Posted by: Geoff KNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

  127. great prize… thank you and good luck with the event !!

    Posted by: DouglasNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 11:38 pm

  128. Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/luckytoddler/status/1531459505

    Bings last blog post..Freebies Express

    Posted by: BingNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 11:49 pm

  129. I donate clothes and toys to Salvation Army.

    Bings last blog post..Freebies Express

    Posted by: BingNo Gravatar on April 15th, 2009 at 11:51 pm

  130. i teach my kids to be responsible and respectful towards people and the environment

    Posted by: TrishaNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 12:22 am

  131. Blogged
    http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/2009/04/be-responsible-and-win.html

    Bings last blog post..Be Responsible and Win

    Posted by: BingNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 12:30 am

  132. I participate in various charities in my city and am trying to get my family to get more “green” this year.

    Posted by: HelenNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 12:30 am

  133. I help needy children with clothes

    Miranda Allens last blog post..Winner Take All Giveaway: $833 Value

    Posted by: Miranda AllenNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 12:51 am

  134. I made a donation. Good luck tomorrow! In addition to some volunteer work that I do, I am also trying to do better with recycling and other earth friendly things.

    Posted by: JulieNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 12:53 am

  135. I donate lots of stuff to Salvation army.
    Volunteer for people with low or no vision.
    recycle

    Posted by: sanaNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 1:21 am

  136. i voleenter for several nonprofit groups

    Posted by: vivianNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 2:01 am

  137. I now live with my 92 year young, hearing impaired mother. There are many things that she cannot easily do that I can do for her. We make a good team! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!

    Posted by: Suanne GiddingsNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 2:26 am

  138. My family does the JDRF(Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation)Walk every year. We collect a few thousand dollars every year for this cause that is close to our hearts…our son has diabetes. Wish we could do more!

    Posted by: Lynn HNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 5:21 am

  139. I help at our local animal shelter once a week.

    Posted by: Lisa BrownNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 6:02 am

  140. I am involved with charities.

    Posted by: Donna KNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 6:23 am

  141. I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/donnak4/status/1532898729

    Posted by: Donna KNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 6:25 am

  142. We are heavily involved in both animal rescues and a search and rescue organization.

    Posted by: Stephanie ChandrasekaranNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 6:41 am

  143. I follow you on twitter (zwriter) and I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/zwriter/status/1533203636

    Posted by: zoeyNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 7:33 am

  144. I plan to be more responsible by using my resources greenly and helping my neighbors whenever possible.

    Posted by: zoeyNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 7:35 am

  145. We live as green as we possibly can, I teach my kids to pick up trash when we go to the parks, we are involved with different charities through our church. Good luck today!

    Sheila Hs last blog post..Wordless Wednesday~ Funny Baby!

    Posted by: Sheila HNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 7:35 am

  146. I tweeted about it! http://twitter.com/mom2anutball/status/1533207171

    Sheila Hs last blog post..Wordless Wednesday~ Funny Baby!

    Posted by: Sheila HNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 7:36 am

  147. My family always does the relay for life and special olympics.

    Posted by: Shelley MitchellNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 7:39 am

  148. [...] is the day! It’s my Race for the Cure Fundraiser! I am very excited, and very thankful to all of my friends both online and locally who have been so [...]

    Posted by: TONIGHT: FIGHT HUNGER. FIGHT CANCER. at La Vie de Laurie on April 16th, 2009 at 8:01 am

  149. We give all our closet cleaned clothes to a local Special Needs facility for the handicapped people there to wear. Thank you for the sweeps.

    Posted by: RFrakesNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 8:24 am

  150. I plan on reducing my automobile usage.

    Posted by: Lily KwanNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 9:00 am

  151. I will participate in our community’s run/charity that is held each year.

    Posted by: Veronica GarrettNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 9:11 am

  152. I am currently on the committee of our local Relay for Life event. I’m also a participant.

    Posted by: Heather CNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 9:31 am

  153. Tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/_HeatherAnne_/status/1533942731

    Posted by: HeatherNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 9:32 am

  154. Follow on twitter and tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/choochoo428/status/1533931311

    Posted by: Heather CNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

  155. As much as we can, my family and friends participate in civic social causes for the sick and less fortunate ones usually sponsored by the church.

    The joy is indeed priceless in helping others.

    Anna

    Posted by: AnnaNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 9:46 am

  156. I have donated in honor of my mother-in-law who is a survivor of breast cancer as I am a survivor of colon cancer. Good luck in the fundraiser.

    Posted by: Kathy EmerickNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 10:26 am

  157. There is always an opportunity to help out all you have to do is just open your heart and your mind. I seize every opportunity I possibly can from helping an older person pump gas in their car to donating and offering a few words of encouragement to a homeless person in the street. It’s the best feeling ever, try it. I highly recomend ! =)

    Posted by: EvaNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 10:38 am

  158. [...] take a second to leave a comment supporting my friend Laurie in her fundraising efforts. A $5 donation could win you an iPod Nano! addthis_url = [...]

    Posted by: Broke as a Spoke » April 16 on April 16th, 2009 at 11:36 am

  159. i plan to attend the pta at my sons school

    Posted by: Kristina EvansNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

  160. blogged http://kristinakayspage.blogspot.com/2009/04/special-time-of-year.html

    Posted by: Kristina EvansNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 12:02 pm

  161. followed and tweeted kristinae1979

    Posted by: Kristina EvansNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 12:03 pm

  162. I’m trying to be more responsible for the enviroment by using green products whenever possible.

    Posted by: Laura DeLucaNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 2:20 pm

  163. Continuing volunteering my time :)

    Posted by: GiannaNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 4:09 pm

  164. Last June became a part of an organization called L.I.F.E living is for everyone, dedicated to helping women with any type of cancer in our community. So far we have been able to help 3 women, by cleaning their homes, buying one an apartment sized dryer and providing meals and support not only to the women with cancer but to their caregivers. I am also apart of an organization called The Healing Art Foundation, for women and men with breast cancer.

    Posted by: venus m.No Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 4:23 pm

  165. I do volunteer work with church and the homeless.
    houmasweeper@bellsouth.net

    Posted by: JoAnn L.No Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 5:00 pm

  166. I have been part of an animal rescue group for close to 4 yrs rescuing and spay/neutering over 600 animals : )

    Posted by: Melanie AndersonNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 5:28 pm

  167. We have an ongoing, personal, RAOK project for some of our elderly neighbors.

    Posted by: reva skieNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 6:22 pm

  168. I tweeted. http://twitter.com/revaskie/status/1537601882

    Posted by: reva skieNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

  169. I help with my daughter’s Brownie troop…….
    I help at the local elementary school.
    I volunteer in meal trains to help people in the area.

    Posted by: Rita GreenNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

  170. I have participated in this race several times because I lost my mom to breast cancer.

    Posted by: Steve ScottNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

  171. I am walking in the march of dimes walkathon on april 25th in honor of my late grandson who passed away this past october

    Posted by: Jennifer BlantonNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

  172. following you on twitter and tweeted
    http://www.twitter.com/jblanton41

    Posted by: Jennifer BlantonNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

  173. following and posted on twitter.com/panasyncolten

    our community is very tiny and I have never heard of anything going on here

    Posted by: bina edwardsNo Gravatar on April 16th, 2009 at 11:30 pm

  174. I recently volunteered to help with a literacy organization, because I realize that others have problems getting basic needs met due to illiteracy. Helping others overcome obstacles, while doing something which comes naturally to me such as reading, is almost effortless. Thank you for the entry and best of luck with the Race For the Cure :) !

    Posted by: cathleen nashNo Gravatar on April 17th, 2009 at 1:02 am

  175. I’m volunteering at a local hospital.

    Posted by: Trish GannonNo Gravatar on April 17th, 2009 at 6:11 am

  176. [...] for more fun stuff: Julie is the winner of an 8 GB iPod nano in the color of her choice. Congratulations, and thank you for your donation! If you wanted to make [...]

    Posted by: Breast Friends Forever in support of Race for the Cure at La Vie de Laurie on April 17th, 2009 at 1:36 pm

  177. Best of luck in all your endeavors for this great cause!

    Posted by: "D"No Gravatar on April 17th, 2009 at 11:39 pm

  178. Hi Laurie,

    It is great to read about the events and projects you are involved with that are helping others. Much of my volunteer time is spent supporting the Arthritis Foundation. Keep up the fantastic effort.

    Posted by: Roger CarrNo Gravatar on April 24th, 2009 at 11:12 am

  179. Nice Work.

    Posted by: Julian@merchantNo Gravatar on April 28th, 2009 at 7:54 am

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