There Is Still Time

Miles For Hope is Moving Towards A Cure and we are walking and raising funds in "Steps For Scott" I will be mailing out flyers this week to those that have expressed interested in walking with our team "Steps For Scott" for Miles of Hope. Make it a family event, the more the merrier. It's easy to register or donate online: www.BrainTumorEvents.org/Orlando2012. You can find our team "Steps for Scott" #1, thanks to generous donators - YAY!(squealing with excitement) I encourage you to make signs in memory of Scott or those who are fighting this disease or have lost their fight. It is a great way to remind you and all of us why we are walking. Make it a family event, the more the merrier. Don't want to leave your pet at home, they are also welcome to walk. Strollers, wagons etc. can also be decorated. Did you know that Brain Tumors are the leading cause of solid tumor cancer death in children under the age of 20, now surpassing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). They are the second leading cause of cancer death in male adults age 20-29 and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in female adults age 20-39. Please keep in mind Miles For Hope is separate from Scotty Sacks. Our team, "Steps for Scott" is just as excited to help raise money towards a cure and helping travel assistance to patience.

Scott Had A Dream

I think it is very important to show the face of Scotty Sacks. Scott's dream was to give comfort to kids going through brain cancer treatments. The sacks became an idea throughout his treatment. We would pack a small canvas bag of water, snacks and his Nintendo DS w/games, these things were comfort to him. After Scott passed away ,his dream became my drive to give Life to Scotty Sacks. With the instruction of well known artist , Derek Gores, I created the artwork above in a weekend. Scott, Words of encouragement are throughout the artwork.Derek created the Scotty Sack logo combining both squirrel and Scott's features. Without Scott and our friends Scotty Sacks wouldn't be. So many have donated their talents to this wonderful cause and I am very grateful. So thank you to so many.I am excited to see what 2012 brings.

Were Walking Because We Can Not Fly

Join me in my efforts to support Miles for Hope! I am fighting brain tumors by "Moving Towards a Cure". Please support this cause by making a donation that will help fund brain tumor research, increase awareness and provide patient support, including medical assistance. Brain tumors are currently the #1 cause of solid tumor death in children. Thank you in advance for your support, your contribution is greatly appreciated! For additional information on Miles For Hope, please visit http://www.MilesForHope.org. Skylar and I have are walking in February's walk for this wonderful organization. We have raised $250.00 towards our 1,900.00 goal. Our team "Steps For Scott" always has room for more walkers/runners.

Just Cleared the Last Hurdle

Wishing lanterns (sky lanterns), what a wonderful way to send messages to Heaven. I know they won't actually make it there but, the whole idea eases the hearts of those that are left behind. I had placed an order and had them shipped via slow boat from China. First things first, the bank transfer and their surcharge. They arrived in New York and I was hit with a storage charge.The lanterns were then sent to Orlando, only I wasn't notified until I called New York. Blake and I headed to Orlando to pick up the lanterns. The warehouse was not in the best of neighborhoods. I arrived with my release and was asked for my customs clearance paperwork. My what? Where was I suppose to get that? From a customs broker or I could go to the customs office and beg and plead for them to release the goods. Back track to the customs office where I pleaded my case. The gentleman that waited on me was diagnosed with lung cancer and had to under go treatment. They ran a background check on me and he gladly stamped my paperwork. Back to the warehouse but, the release I had was from Dolphin and he needed one from JIF. Blake patiently called Dolphin 4 times and we waited. I was also informed that because the merchandise had been there so long..(that was between me and Dolphin) not me and the warehouse, the storage was up to $2,400.00 By this point I was ready to walk. After talking to the guy and explaining everything he was willing to charge me the minimum plus a processing fee. Blake and I loaded up the lanterns. All this over two boxes that fit in the back of my Jeep. After I figured up the total cost of the merchandise, the shipping and the storage from New York, the lanterns were cheaper to buy in America.