Original Web Page (May 2008)

White   Family & Friends: As you know, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in April 2008. I have quickly learned that I am not the only one affected by my diagnosis - it has affected my family and friends deeply as well. And having a sister and a cousin who have/had breast cancer before, it is, unfortunately, a familiar subject in our family. I am past the shocked phase, and am now angry! I just don't understand how one cell in our body can decide to go haywire and cause all kinds of problems! I want this cured so I don't have to worry about my daughter, my sisters, my niece, my friends... This is my family - my heart and soul: You can bet I will do everything in my power to be with them for a long time to come. But as I sit here writing this, my surgery that was scheduled for May 6 has been postponed. My MRI I had last Friday showed something else, and now I am scheduled for another biopsy on May 7. The results from that will better help determine the surgery I need and my new surgery date. I've already been told I'll need chemotherapy after surgery, but we'll know if I need radiation or not depending on what they find during surgery. So for now I guess I'm just supposed to sit and wait.... But that's not me! On the way to work the other day, I came up with an idea to help raise money to find a cure for breast cancer. I thought "What if I design a t-shirt that friends and family can purchase, where the proceeds will go to benefit breast cancer research? And on that t-shirt could be a website address that people could visit that would show them how to have their own t-shirt fundraiser? And it could build from there, with all proceeds going towards breast cancer research!" So that is what I have set out to do. My family has been overwhelmed (in a good way!) with your wonderful offers of prayers, good thoughts, and offers to help with meals and getting the kids to their activities during my recovery. We appreciate all of you so much! One big piece of advice I have received from others is to let people help me, which has always been hard for me to do for whatever reason. But I have decided to accept that advice. And so now I'm going to ask you, my family and friends, if you would help me with this fundraiser. Would you be willing to purchase a t-shirt for yourself......or for your daughter, sister, mom, aunt, grandmother, niece, cousin, wife, friend? Or, would you be willing to forward this information to some of your friends? Once the t-shirts have arrived, would you be willing to help get the t-shirts to your family and/or friends if they order one? I realize you all have better looking shirts in your wardrobe! But if you would consider wearing this t-shirt once in a while when you work out, run to the grocery store, mow your lawn, go somewhere on vacation, go to a ballgame....just one person might see it and check out the website and decide to do their own fundraiser for breast cancer research as well! Thank you in advance for any help you are able to give! Tara Email Tara The t-shirts are available in the 5 colors shown to the left, and are Gilden brand. 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton; Sports Grey is a poly/cotton blend. Generous Fit. High quality, heavyweight t-shirt. Available in sizes Youth XS up to Adult XXL. I have ordered from this company twice in the past for softball, and have been extremely pleased with the quality of the shirts and the printing. Your name will be listed on the t-shirt, as well as the website. If you are not comfortable putting your full name on the shirt or website, I can put your first name and last initial, or a nickname, or Anonymous. I will post a copy of the t-shirt invoice and a copy of the money order that I purchase to send to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Every penny above the cost of the t-shirts will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The more t-shirts that are purchased, the cheaper they become, and the more money we can raise to help find a cure! Once this fundraiser is completed, this website will be updated with our successful (hopefully!) fundraising total, and will include step by step instructions to aid others in holding their own breast cancer research t-shirt fundraiser. Pink   Sports Grey   Black   Navy   Close up of design $15 each Order Deadline was May 19, 2008 Shirts are expected to arrive within 2 weeks of when I place the order. How to Order: The original email that went out to family and friends had an order form attached. Email me if you need an order form. Thanks!

This website is in honor of my family members who have all fought this battle before me - Kris, Diane & Sandy. I love you!