Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Meet the Team

Each member of Denny's Shotgun Riders has made a commitment to help put an end to prostate cancer and to support my dad, Denny! By "riding shotgun" with Denny, we assure that he will never have to fight alone!  Since I've been talking about this team since January and the race is this Sunday, I thought it's way past time for you to virtually meet each one of these fantastic people through my eyes!
 

Val Moore - Team Captain
Ya'll know me already! I'm the batshit passionate one who started this plight six months ago and isn't about to stop! I'm also the luckiest girl in the world to call this guy we're racing for my dad!
 
 
Denny and Linda Moore
 
These two are my role models in life, my best friends, the parents every girl dreams of and the two most important people in my life who also hold the key to my heart!
 
 
Maurine Wood

 
While Maurine was one of the first two people I asked to participate in this walk with me and has  quickly became one of my best friends over the last two years, she is also participating in honor of her father, who suffered from prostate cancer in the latter years of his life. Although her father did not succumb to this disease, he worried about it constantly before he passed in 2008. "Denny Moore is a wonderful, caring person and I have spent some wonderful times with the Moore family at their beach house, concerts, and "happy place” enjoying the pleasure of their company, along with great food, wine, and music. I am honored to be a part of their “family." I don't know what we'd do without you, Red!
 
Gloria Sitton
 
I met my soul sister about 10 years ago when I worked in Shitty Hall, I mean Alexandria City Hall.  We instantly became friends and Gloria became the sister I never had. Her family instantly accepted me and became my South Carolina family just as she instantly became a part of mine. She always knows exactly what to say at all the right times to make me feel better and I truly don't know what I'd do without her! While Gloria was one of the first two people I asked to join the team, she unfortunately will not be able to join us on race day and has written the following message to share:
 
 
 
"My favorite “Denny Moore Memory” is one Saturday me and my VA family went visiting wineries.  Now, Dad Moore is the life of the party and he was encouraging me to drink up.  Next thing I know, I had tasted twelve different wines and I was done because I am a lightweight.  But it never occurred to me that I was doing too much because Dad Moore kept us laughing and smiling the whole day.  (Val remember he rode the traffic circle like European vacation—LOL - drove Mom Moore bananas). I will always stand up and speak life for Dad Moore—cause he gives life to everyone who meets him.  I am missing the race because I am going to SC to see my dad, who is also battling prostate cancer.   Cancer is no fun! But with organizations like Zero - The End of Prostate Cancer, my dad and Dad Moore, will be not only survivors but conquerors over this disease. 
I’m riding shotgun in SC, y’all! --Gloria"

Jason Crawford

I met Jason by chance (or was it?) in September 2014 and it didn't take long for him to become a very special and important part of my life. While he hasn't known my parents for long, he instantly accepted them and brought a sense of calm, generosity and goodness to our lives. My favorite guy is someone I know I can always count on and I am so very grateful to have him in my life. No one but Jason has been able to "remedy my crazy" with such ease! Jason is a Crossfit coach and will be one of the admirable (or maybe, insane) ones in my mind who's running the four miles on Sunday. Jason didn't hesitate to join the team and it's a true blessing to have him by my side in this crazy world.
 
 
Jeff Stamp and Amelia Stamp
 
 
I met Jeff about a year or so ago at a going away party at my happy place for our Korean intern buddy, Jack, who worked in the County's Budget Office. I knew of Jeff through mutual friends but it wasn't until this night that I actually met him and was able to spend time with him. Jeff has an enormous God-fearing, heart of gold and is so very easy to talk to. He has accomplished so much in a short amount of time when it comes to becoming healthy and I admire that he's not only doing it to better himself but he's doing it for his family. Jeff unfortunately lost his dad at a young age, and he wants to make sure that his two precious kids don't lose their dad. His adorable daughter, Amelia, has joined the team and will follow in Dad's footsteps by participating in the ZERO Kids Superhero Dash for Dad! Jeff is a Tough Mudder competitor and a runner so look out, people. He's got his eye on the prize. I am so fortunate to call him my friend and a member of our team.
 
 Alison and Phil Patton
 
 
Alison and Phil Patton are one of my all-time favorite couples. I met Phil at my happy place when Alison was overseas. We spent many nights at Winestyles and at the Dale City Moose Lodge for seafood nights with my parents. I joke that Phil quickly became "the brother I never wanted" when in reality, I absolutely adore this guy. Best part, though? When Alison came home and I got to see how amazing she is as well. It was heartbreaking when they got transferred to Germany but it wasn't long and they were back in Montclair where they belong!  No matter what mood I'm in, this couple always seems to make me smile and I am so grateful they joined the team!
 
Mary Anne Schwartz

 
 
 
I am so excited about Mary Anne joining us on Sunday! She and I met a few years ago at my happy place but the one moment I really remember is at the Halloween party. I was Harley Quinn and she showed up in a t-shirt that said "This is my Zombie costume." I hate Halloween and this was the first time since I was a kid that I dressed up in costume and "celebrated". I was coerced by my friend who was the Joker and I did have a kick-ass costume so why not? Mary Anne and I hit it off immediately and I told her she was my "Poison Ivy" (another Batman reference).  From that moment on, we were fast friends.  While I don't see Mary Anne nearly enough, we always have an incredibly fun time whenever we are together and end up laughing until we hurt! This crazy girl ran a wine race a few years ago and she didn't think twice about signing up to join us to support my dad on Father's Day! 
 
 
Melissa and Brian O'Neil
 
Melissa and Brian are neighbors of Maurine's and I feel as if I know them through her. However, I have only been around Melissa twice and Brian once. Melissa is a two-time breast cancer survivor and nurse and her darling husband is an Army Colonel. I was so very touched when they both came to my fundraiser on April 29. It truly restored my faith in humanity. Melissa is a true warrior when it comes to fighting breast cancer and running marathons. Having them join the team just this week meant so very much to me and my family and I look forward to Sunday and getting to know them better as time goes on.
 

Being one of Denny's Shotgun Riders means that we've got Dad's back. It means we love him and we will do everything we can to support him through this battle. I, honestly, can't imagine anywhere I'd rather be.
 
Thank you to each and every one of you for joining my team and supporting my father and this cause! I look forward to seeing each of you on Sunday and doing the Denny's Shotgun Riders name proud!




Saturday, June 13, 2015

Humbled, honored and in awe

I'm selfish when it comes to my parents. I want what's best for them because they have always provided the best for me. I will stop at nothing to protect them and to keep them healthy and happy. They are my best friends in life and I truly can't imagine a day without them.


When Dad's cancer came back for the fifth time - and with a vengeance - I couldn't just sit around and watch. I had to do something but I didn't know what to do.

Support him? Of course, but that wasn't anything new.
Love him? Well, yeah, but that's like breathing.
Go to doctor appointments with him? No brainer.
Research and learn everything I could about his cancer? Been there, done that and won't stop.

But that wasn't enough. I NEEDED to do more. I needed to feel as if I was helping and was a part of something bigger than me.

Then one night I found ZERO

Little did I know that late night in January would become the beginning of something powerful and the start of a lifelong relationship in which to fuel my passion.

As more and more accomplishments occur, I remain humbled, honored and in sheer awe:
  • Meeting my goal of $1900 within just a few weeks
  • Receiving generous donations of items from businesses and individuals without hesitation for my fundraiser
  • Holding a successful fundraiser with 72 people in attendance and raising almost $4,000
  • Being the only race participant quoted in the official press release for the Zero 2015 Run/Walk DC
  • Having the CEO of ZERO  call me directly and ask me how Dad was doing and give me advice on certain drugs for him to try
  • the National Fundraising Manager asking if it was ok if she came to my fundraiser to lend support and then becoming one of the sweetest people I've ever met and feeling as if she's always been a part of our world
  • Being featured in the ZeroHour Newsletter - May 2015 http://zerocancer.org/zerohour-may2015
  • Being asked to speak at the ZERO 2015 Run/Walk DC
  • Having friends and coworkers who didn't hesitate when I made pleas for donations to reach new goals. At 5pm on June 11, I made a plea to reach $8,000 by race day, June 21. In less than 18 hours, Denny's Shotgun Riders surpassed that $8,000 goal ($7,899 of which I have raised).
  • Being asked to share Dad's story and why this cause and ZERO are so important to me on News Channel 8 "Let's Talk Live" (6/15/15 at 11am)
When people tell me they are proud of me, my first reaction is to blurt out, "This isn't about me. This is about Dad."  I'm not doing any of this for the accolades. I'm just thrilled that it's working and I am being used as a vehicle to promote awareness for prostate cancer.  I had no idea I would become as involved and active in ZERO like I have but this is just the start. All of this has been aimed toward the Father's Day race but once this race is over I'm not hanging up my ZERO hat. In fact, one of the best things that ever happened to me was finding ZERO and the genuine, down-to-earth staff that I have come to know. I have finally found a place where I can volunteer and make a difference. ZERO has allowed me to keep my sanity in a time when I could easily get caught up in that vicious downward spiral of emotion.

When Dad was first diagnosed, my parents and I were in shock and terrified. We didn't have a resource like ZERO. Now, 19 years later, Dad's cancer has come back ten fold and I feel as if I am armed with so much more knowledge. I may not have had ZERO when cancer first reared its ugly head, but I have them now and I'll never let them go. My hope is that I can use my knowledge, experience and compassion to not only bring awareness to prostate cancer, but to help put an end to this relentless disease and help families who have been affected realize they are not alone.

Thank you, God, for bringing ZERO into my life, for allowing me to be successful in my plight thus far and most of all, for allowing chemo to not only be a treatment option for Dad, but an option that is working! While the race will be over in eight days, my tireless dedication and devotion will never cease.


http://zerocancer.org/


Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Chemo #6-What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.....

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? How many times have we all heard that expression?  Do we take it to heart though? I mean it's easy to say after the fact - once we've been through hell and survived. But it's not so easy to believe it when you're actually going through hell, is it?

On June 4, Operation Kick Cancer's Ass continued with Chemo #6. A few days prior we found out that Dad's psa decreased 10 more points to 26. While 26 would normally be high, it is a welcome low for us since last Fall it was at an all-time high of 101!! Chemo is definitely working, my friends! We're not finished yet but we sure are moving in the right direction and making progress! Your love, support and prayers are so appreciated - please don't stop!


We've pretty much got the chemo routine figured now. We know that Dad loses his taste buds the day after chemo. We know that he starts to feel absolutely miserable - and that's an understatement- two days after chemo and that chronic cancer-related fatigue is no joke!  This misery, frustration and depression lasts for about a week; sometimes 10 days after chemo.  While I try to remind Dad that it's just temporary, he is the one who is literally living the agony. If I could change that, if I could go through it for him, I would do it in a heartbeat; no questions asked. He's strong. He's tough. He's a warrior. He's the strongest man I know so seeing him defeated is what tears at my heart the most. It's when I think, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger right? Yeah, right. Geez, he's already Superman. What's stronger than that? Whatever it is, I guess that will be Dad soon.


It's so important to bask in the good days.  When the good days happen, we do our best to make the best of them. We want to focus on the good days and make memories on the good days! For that week of good days, we forget all about the bad days. Just when he starts feeling really good, a few days later he has to have chemo again and the cycle starts over. However, I never lose hope in the fact that the good days will come - even in the darkest of the bad days, we know that the good is right around the corner. That light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer. Every time that psa drops, it makes the good days sweeter and the bad days a little more bearable. But damn, those bad days are really bad.

Just when the bad days occur, though, something good always seems to comes out of it. After Chemo #6, I met my parents for lunch at Nandos.  Dad wanted to enjoy delicious food while he could still taste it and I there was no way I was going to miss out on that moment! When I returned to work, I had an email from Amanda, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at ZERO. She explained to me that ZERO has the opportunity to feature the Capital Area Race on News Channel 8 - "Let's Talk Live!". She asked me if I would be willing to appear on the show to discuss the race, talk about my fundraising and tell Dad's story. After the shock subsided and reality sunk in, after the tears of joy quit rolling down my face, I replied, thanked her and absolutely agreed to participate!  So, on June 15, I'll be headed to the studios in Arlington to help raise prostate cancer awareness alongside my ZERO friends who will be promoting the Father's Day race.

Who knew that late night in January when I was playing on my smart phone because I couldn't fall asleep and I happened upon a prostate cancer walk that was occurring in June, that all this would have happened!   I needed an outlet. I needed to find a way to help. I needed to feel like I was making a difference.

I don't know how it happened but it's happening. I'm not questioning it. I'm just truly grateful and running with it. Everything happens for a reason and everything I am doing in my plight to bring awareness to prostate cancer and to help put an end to this wretched disease is in honor of my dad and in hopes that others, one day soon, won't have to go through the same thing.

Event Logo

One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. I, personally, know four men, three of which were diagnosed well under the age of 47. Odds are you all know someone who has been diagnosed or will be diagnosed.  Won't you please make a donation to ZERO in honor of Denny's Shotgun Riders and help me put an end to this horrible disease that is the second leading cause of cancer death in men?  It's as simple as clicking on the link below and making a donation online. If you're more comfortable writing a check, email me at valamoore@yahoo.com and I'll give you all the information you need. I assure you it will be money well spent and more appreciated than you can possibly imagine.

http://www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1127720&lis=1&kntae1127720=DBFB0C7724E349C5A3A960A1481FFF06&supId=417434731&_ga=1.266485194.553503092.1433903363


Mom, Dad and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Let's strive for one number... zero!

Birthdays should be celebrated!

I love birthdays. No, I mean I LOVE birthdays.

My birthday is in September and I celebrate the entire month. I do something special - even if it's something small - every single day. I love my life and am so grateful for the life that I have been given.

I also love celebrating the birthdays of those people I love.  I never understand why people dread birthdays. Who cares how hold you are? Celebrate YOU and be happy that you are still here and able to celebrate! There are many friends and family of mine who have passed and I would give anything for them to be here to celebrate another birthday.

On June 1, Dad turned 66 years old, and we definitely celebrated! Because of Dad's chemo schedule, we had to be creative in how and when we celebrated but that didn't stop us!

On Memorial Day Monday, we had lunch at Firebirds and enjoyed half-price bottles of wine.

 

On Friday, May 29, we celebrated at our happy place (where we had the awesome fundraiser a month earlier), with dinner, wine and incredible friends who are like family.

 
 





 
My little "sister", Jocelyn, even surprised Dad with waiters singing "Happy Birthday" and cake!





Do not count the candles but notice the light they give.
Do not count the years; look at the life you live!




At Dad's request, we continued the celebrations on birthday eve at his favorite local Mexican restaurant, El Charro!



I've always believed that birthdays aren't about gifts or where you are but it's who you're with that makes celebrating special and memorable.


 
As long as I am breathing, in my eyes, I am just beginning.”
― Criss Jami


 


"The first true love any girl has is her father and no one will ever replace him as the love of her life."
 
Happy Birthday to my first true love, my hero, the man with the biggest heart and the strength of a warrior. I'm so honored and blessed to call you my friend and my dad!





Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Superman

Who didn't like Superman as a kid? I mean Christopher Reeves was phenomenal as the movie version of Superman and let's face it, also as a human being. 

I remember being in awe of Superman (although Spiderman was my favorite - go figure - I hate spiders).  I also wanted to be Wonder Woman, but that's a post for another time.

As we get older, we often see the vision of Superman in a different light. I know I sure do.

One of my all-time favorite bands is Train and I love the lyrics to one of their songs:

Hey baby, I don't want to be your Superman.
I just want to be your man and I'll be super, baby
You'll be standin' in the sun shine
I'll be standin' right here in the rain
You save me and I will save the day

Superman is a type of hero, right? Well, how about an every day true-to-life hero?  Not a comic book character or one on the big screen. But a real live person. That's what I'm talking about and evidently, I'm not the only one who thinks this way.


For those of you who are addicted to American Idol, you may remember this guy.  (Remember an addiction isn't necessarily a good thing....I can say that because I'm one of the addicted fools.) 
Jimmy Charles made it to Hollywood on Season 9 of American Idol and is a soulful, genuine and passion-filled country singer/songwriter from Maryland who now lives in Tennessee. He has received radio play for four of his songs, including “Whatever It Takes” that played nationally on Clear Channel Country radio. In 2007, he made the Top 50 on "Nashville Star” (which I still think was a better show than American Idol!), he was a guest judge for “Nashville’s Next Big Star” 2011, and has opened side stage for Montgomery Gentry and Lady Antebellum concerts.


Jimmy has also performed and supported many benefits and charity events naming cancer and children as two of his top priorities.  After connecting with a prostate cancer patient at Chesapeake VA Urology (one of ZERO's Run/Walk partners) and learning about the struggles that men and families face when fighting cancer, he was inspired to write the song for ZERO which he performed at last year's Run/Walk in Baltimore. During the time he was recording the song, Jimmy unexpectedly lost his own father and found comfort and healing in being able to help others face cancer through the gift of his music.

The song that he wrote in hopes of strengthening and inspiring those who are battling cancer is appropriately titled, "Superman". I am excited to say that he will be performing "Superman" at the June 21 Run/Walk in Arlington in which Denny's Shotgun Riders will be participating!

It's the hardest thing I'll ever have to do
Swallow my pride, face the truth
Go through hell, feel the fear
Praise the Lord that I'm still here
And I still got more miles here on this road
And now I'm here to help you all to understand....
that you can't fight this battle on your own.
You ain't Superman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyB9gUsUWqQ&feature=youtu.be
 
Thank you, Jimmy Charles, for writing this song and I cannot wait to hear you perform it live on Father's Day!

My dad is my hero.
As his only child and his baby girl, he's always been my Superman and he still is.
But even Superman has bad days and gets frustrated and feels defeated.
Even Superman needs support.
Even Superman needs love.
Even Superman needs to know that he's not fighting this battle alone.
 
Hey, Superman!
No need to worry.
Your baby girl has got you!
 
 
 
 


For more info on Jimmy, click here for his website.
http://www.jimmycharlesmusic.com/

Remember, there's still plenty of time to join Denny's Shotgun Riders and/or make a donation in honor of my dad to show your support for all men battling this wretched disease. Just click here:
 http://www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1127720&lis=1&kntae1127720=B54E2502CC1A4CD690A0CE3407E37ECB&supId=417434731&_ga=1.151509433.1836921384.1431616451






Friday, May 15, 2015

Chemo #5 - Strong Enough

Cancer sucks. This is nothing new. But sometimes I just have to say it.

Has my dad not suffered enough over the last 19 years that it has to come back again and this time the worst way ever? Did Dad not pay his dues as a kid being sent to Vietnam seeing people being killed right in front of him while praying for his own life to be saved every day?

This time last year we were getting ready to go to the beach house and enjoy the front porch, with a bottle of wine, incredible food, good music and good friends.  This year, Dad is recovering from yesterday's fifth chemo treatment and is on his way to that same beach house with my mom for a change of scenery because they really "need" to get away. I still can't believe how things dramatically changed so quickly.

Dad is fortunate and he knows it but that doesn't make this battle any easier. He's still fighting and he's still feeling absolutely wretched from exhaustion and fatigue because of the chemo. I keep reminding him that it could be so much worse. He could still be in excruciating pain. He could be nauseated and vomiting. No matter what I say and no matter how much he agrees, it is still something he has to deal with and go through. The five-year old little girl in me wants to throw her hands up in the air and scream, "It's just not fair!"

Unfortunately, sometimes it takes another person's misfortune for us to realize how fortunate we are.  After yesterday's chemo, Dad told me that he felt blessed.  The lady receiving chemo in the room with him has been given six months to live. Chemo is her last chance and she's probably been told it's a long shot but she's trying anyway. As much as we hate chemo, we're thankful for it. It's a double-edged sword. It destroys the cancer cells but it also destroys the healthy cells. It makes you feel absolutely miserable. But, at least chemo is an option for Dad. At least chemo is working for Dad.

So, we will live to fight another day.
Dad will keep fighting.
I will keep encouraging.
Mom will keep supporting.
It's all we can do.

When we're not strong enough (and believe me, there are days when even we, the strong ones, are not strong enough), then we humbly drop to our knees, raise our heads to the sky and ask for help.

It's all we can do.
 
 
Strong Enough - Matthew West
 
You must
You must think I'm strong
To give me what I'm going through
 
Well, forgive me
Forgive me if I'm wrong
But this looks like more than I can do
On my own
 
I know I'm not strong enough to be
Everything that I'm supposed to be
I give up
I'm not strong enough

Hands of mercy won't you cover me
Lord right now I'm asking you to be
Strong enough
Strong enough, for the both of us
 
Well, maybe
Maybe that's the point
To reach the point of giving up
'Cause when I'm finally
Finally at rock bottom
Well, that's when I start looking up and reaching out
 
I know I'm not strong enough to be
Everything that I'm supposed to be
I give up
I'm not strong enough

Hands of mercy won't you cover me
Lord right now I'm asking you to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
 
'Cause I'm broken
Down to nothing
But I'm still holding on to the one thing
You are God and
You are strong when
I am weak
 
I can do all things
Through Christ who gives me strength
And I don't have to be
I don't have to be strong enough
Strong enough
 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Fundraiser - one and done!

 
One week ago today, on Thursday, April 30, the Denny's Shotgun Riders fundraiser was held at Winestyles of Montclair and was a huge success!  (It has taken me a week to recover and I'm still on the mend.)
 
 
 Since mid-January, I had worked tirelessly to pull this event off - from begging businesses and individuals for donations..... to creating marketing flyers and inundating people with multiple copies.....to typing up silent auction item sheets and raffle bag labels..... to chasing people down for their donated items when the deadline was approaching.... to analyzing every detail of the setup and then changing it..... to hoping and praying that this would all culminate in not only a monetary success but a fun event for all who attended
 
 
While there are so many people to thank, I first need to thank my core crew - my parents, Maurine and Jason. Without them putting up with my constant frantic texts and conversations during states of angst and impatience, I don't know what I would have done. Without Maurine's invaluable basket packaging skills, I don't know how half of the items would have been prepared (or at least looked presentable and bid worthy!) Without Mom and Dad creating all of the raffle bags, I would not have had enough time to handle other important preparatory tasks. Without Jason securing donations and talking me off the ledge at any given moment, I would have pulled the plug on the event a month or so ago. While I appreciate all of the kudos received, these four individuals are the only ones who truly were by my side from start to finish and know the tireless dedication, commitment and blood, sweat and tears that I put into this fundraiser.
 
 
 
With that being said, I would do it all over again for one reason and one reason only......
 
My dad.
 
Leading up to the event, I wasn't sure he was going to feel well enough to attend. While I didn't depend on him being there, I hoped with all of my heart that he would be there.  A few hours before the event, I held my breath and asked, fearful of what the answer would be...... He was coming!
 
Thanks to my incredible cousins Dave and Karen, who came up from North Carolina just for the event, I had an extra set of hands to set up/help out the entire night and Dad had personal chauffeur!
 
 
While this night went off without a hitch and I had an amazing total of 72 people attend, it wouldn't have been the same without Dad. Having him there made it all worth it to me. I know he wasn't feeling well but as always he was a trooper. I also know that while he physically may not have felt his best, seeing and knowing a room full of people were there to support him made his heart and soul feel more than healthy.


From spending time with old friends....
 

 
 
to making new ones....
 
 
 .... to reuniting the best ones....
 
 
 
.... to seeing transformations......
 

 
.....to uniting "happy place" family with blood family....

 
....to networking my ZERO and Nandos friends.....


....to soul sisters.



 
As I mentioned during my welcome and encouragement speech at the fundraiser....
 
That night was about bringing awareness to prostate cancer and to honor of all the men who have been affected, who are battling this disease, who are survivors (like my dad), who have unfortunately, lost their lives to this disease, and also those who are about to be diagnosed and don’t know it yet. 
 
That night was about raising money for a cure.
 
That night was about about one number – zero.
 
That night was about doing what we can to put an end to prostate cancer. 
 
Selfishly, for me, that night was also about my Dad – who is a five-time prostate cancer survivor.
 
That night was about showing him we love and support him.
 
That night was also about letting my Dad know he never has to fight alone..... because everyone there was standing right by his side – riding shotgun with him.



 
Thank you to everyone who came to the Denny's Shotgun Riders fundraiser!! It wouldn't have been a success without you! Most importantly, your support for my dad meant more to my parents and me than I could ever express!
 
While the fundraiser is over, it's not too late to donate!
 I told you, I'm not stopping!!
Plus, I remember many of you who said, since you couldn't make it to the fundraiser, you would definitely make a donation.
Now's the time!!
 
The ZERO race/walk that Denny's Shotgun riders will be participating in is on June 21. Ninety-eight cents of every dollar that you donate to ZERO goes to programs and activities! T
he money you donate through me to ZERO truly DOES make a difference!
 
Please click the link below to make a donation.