2012 Team - Let's Get This Party Started !!

911 Angels are on FIYAH !!! I had 13 register for our 2012 team last week. Some of them 1st time walkers and some have returned. 2012 is going to be the biggest team yet ... So far we have 33 walkers !!!!! So excited that my son, Zach who has been a part of the 911 Angel and Avon Walk family since he was 7 years old is finally old enough to walk at 16 !!! My niece Hannah at 17 will also be participating as a walker for the 1st time. SF Avon Walk, The Angels are coming deep !!!!

A Note To My 911 Angels

Amazing Angels,

You ROCK. What an intoxicating weekend!!! (and I say that on H2O and Gatorade!!) Congratulations, I am so proud of each and everyone of you. I know this morning you must be feeling many different things as I am sure "sore" is on the top of the list but I wanted to share what I am feeling at this moment... "SO VERY BLESSED" to have such a fun and exciting group of remarkable women and men on our team, many of you who return year after year and keep the team growing by recruiting new friends and family because you KNOW just how important this cause is. It is an experience that is very difficult to put into words without having journey'd through it!!

I certainly missed walking along side my Angels this year but having experienced all those pains and challenges in years past, it was a nice change of pace to be able to join the "cheering/support crew" this year because I KNOW that is so needed along the way.... Thank you to Alex, Rahul, Tracy for doing this every year .. and our newest Michael and Andy and Moto Crew Lisa too !!!!! Thank you to Gina who even after injury, was able to ice her leg, grab some pom poms and continue to cheer on the rest of the team ... I ♥ you all !!!!!

Congrats to the newest members for completing your very 1st Avon Walk ... I hope it was everything you imagined and MORE. It says so much that so many of you pre-registered for the 2012 walk on Event Eve (even before having experienced it).

I am especially proud of Linda Doering (my proxy walker) for completing her 7th walk!!! It's been a year since you suffered from your stroke and most of us know how very far you have come recovering from such trauma ... Through speech, occupational, and physical therapy, you champed your way through it and were COMPLETELY prepared to conquer this weekends walk!!!! AMAZING LINDA !!!!

As they said on the stage at Closing Ceremonies, "Every journey is different" .. this years walk is not the same as last years and next years walk will be different too. Many of us experience different challenges along the way and we learn so much about ourselves.. you learn to persevere and through self reflection, you grow. ♥ I hope this years journey, however different has been just as meaningful to you as it has been to me over the past 7 years. I never grow numb from this "high" of helping as I see how my participation has helped so many cancer patients and families along the way in such a positive way!

I am so thrilled that so many of you are returning for the 2012 walk as we already have new walkers and returning walkers from past years coming back. I imagine next year our team will be twice as big. This year we made just over $42,000, putting our grand total at $200,000 since the team was 1st formed in 2002. 2012 will be a BIG YEAR no doubt because the 911 Angels is sure to reach a HUGE milestone .. We will reach a Quarter of a Million Dollars !!!!

Glad you are registered early so we can start fundraising early!!!! :) Remember to keep stretching and hydrating and listen to your body. Hope your recovery is swift and smooth and you are back on your toes in no time.

Tickled Pink and Loving my Angels !!!

Tara


If you did not have the chance to visit the 2012 registration station over the weekend, Avon doesn't want you to miss out on a great opportunity so they are offering a special reduced registration fee of $45 through Friday, July 15 when you register online at avonwalk.org. Use promotion code: 2012start to receive this special rate.

SF Avon Walk 2011 - Come Be A Part of An Amazing Weekend !!

The Avon Walk San Francisco is this weekend! On behalf of the 911 Angels - 2011 Team, we thank you for your continued support and encouraging words. With your support we know that you are also IN IT TO END IT and you are passionately committed to making a difference. Because you are here, following our blog, you are an important part of our 911 Angel family. Remember, as a supporter ... you can continue to make an impact and help ensure that we’re walking towards a world without breast cancer by taking action on one of the following:

#1. It is not too late to make a donation. Your contribution will enable medical centers and organizations in the SF Bay area to provide people with breast cancer care they need regardless of their ability to pay, and will help fund life saving research being done in your community. You can click on any of the walkers names listed to the RIGHT to make an online donation today.

#2. Join us at one of the great Cheering Stations along the SF walk route THIS WEEKEND! Our cheerleaders are really what keep us going, so join us Saturday or Sunday or the entire weekend. We need to feel YOUR energy and excitement. Wear your best flair, make a poster, and show your enthusiasm for our 2011 Walkers. Our Cheering Stations are the best locations to safely cheer along the route. Cheering Stations are listed below.

#3. Join us for Closing Ceremonies !!! Come on out and help us celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our Walkers and Crew at the Avon Walk San Francisco Closing Ceremony (details listed below). Not only will you witness the excitement, emotion and inspiration of the Ceremony, but you will also see firsthand the grants presented to local organizations who are leading the fight against breast cancer.

Plus, if you’re thinking of joining us again in 2012, be sure to visit the Registration Station to register for any future Avon Walk event for just $32.50 – that’s 50% off the registration fee! This one-time offer will only be available on-event and is our lowest offer of the 2012 season.

We hope to see you this weekend, and we thank you for being In It to End It with us. With the continued efforts of dedicated Avon Walk community members like you, we will see an end to breast cancer.

OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES - FT MASON.
CEREMONIES - FORT MASON
OPENING: July 9, 2011 | Walker Arrival 5:30AM - 6:00AM | Ceremony Begins 6:30AM
CLOSING: July 10, 2011 | Ceremony Begins at 3:00PM

Fort Mason
Bay St. and Franklin St.
San Francisco, CA 94123

Friends and family are more than welcome to park for Opening and Closing Ceremonies at Fort Mason Center, located at Buchannan St. and Marina Blvd, adjacent to the Ceremonies site. Fort Mason Center offers a limited amount of parking for a minimal charge. Please note that overnight parking is not permitted in the Fort Mason Center parking lot. Participants who need overnight parking are encouraged to park at the Westin St. Francis and take the shuttle bus to the Opening Ceremony site on Saturday morning.


Avon Walk for Breast Cancer San Francisco
July 9-10, 2011


Here‟s a list of the best locations for friends and family to safely cheer on Walkers along the route. You are all invited to come on out and show your support for the 911 Angels, and all of the other Walkers out there.

Our Walkers can really use your energy and excitement throughout the weekend!
Please be a courteous neighbor and leave the Cheering Station as clean as you found it and obey all traffic rules so that we‟ll be invited back next year. And don‟t forget to bring your Avon Walk flair, posters, music, etc. This is your time to have fun while supporting a great cause.


SATURDAY – JULY 9, 2011

The Wharf Inn (Mile 1.1)
Beach Street at Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Peak viewing times: 7:00 am – 8:30 am

Directions: Cheering Station is on Beach Street, at the northwest corner of Beach Street and Mason Street. Please don‟t block the parking spots or entrance to the parking lot. The Wharf Inn parking is for customers only. Street parking is available.
Notes: This is the first Cheering Station along the Walk route! Come cheer in San Francisco‟s famousFisherman‟s Wharf neighborhood as the Walkers complete their first mile!

E Tutto Qua (Mile 3.7)
270 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Peak viewing times: 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Directions: Cheering Station will be on the corner of Columbus Street and Broadway Street. Street parking is available.
Notes: Walkers will approach this lovely Italian restaurant from the south as they head toward Washington Square Park in the heart of San Francisco‟s North Beach neighborhood. North Beach is home to many Italian delicacies and the birthplace of the beat generation!

SRT Consultants (Mile 4.6)
792 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Peak viewing times: 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Directions: Cheering Station is on the northeast corner of Bay Street and Hyde Street. Metered street parking is available in the area.
Notes: Watch the famous San Francisco Cable Cars pass by on Hyde Street as the Walkers make their way up the Bay Street hill from Leavenworth Street. Be ready to cheer a little louder than normal – the Walkers will need to hear your enthusiasm over the Cable Car bells!



Alta Plaza Park (Mile 6.5)
Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Peak viewing times: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Directions: Cheering Station is located in the grass area on the north side of the tennis courts facing Jackson Street between Steiner Street and Pierce Street. The pink pack of Avon Walkers will be westbound, so keep your eyes peeled in the direction of Steiner Street. Notes: Located in San Francisco‟s exclusive Pacific Heights neighborhood, this Cheering Station has been provided by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department!

Warming Hut (Mile 9.8)
Hamilton Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
Peak viewing times: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Directions: From Marina Boulevard, continue straight on Mason Street along Crissy Field. In 1.9 miles, the road bends to the left and becomes Harrison Street, where parking is available. The Warming Hut is the
first building on your right and the Cheering Station is the area between the Warming Hut and the adjacent buildings. Notes: Enjoy the amazing views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge while you cheer the Walkers in front of this warehouse restored with green materials. They will need your extra energy and words of inspiration as they approach one of the challenging San Francisco hills.

UBICS Offices (Mile 15.3)
1050 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Peak viewing times: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Directions: Cheering Station is at the corner of Bridgeway and Johnson Street in the parking lot. Notes: Walkers will be approaching from the east of Bridgeway, and at 15 miles they are getting tired so keep a look out and cheer them on! The nearby dock is home to a large houseboat community touting a famous houseboat built to resemble the Taj Mahal.

Marin Joe’s (Mile 22.3)
585 Casa Buena Drive, Corte Madera, California 94925
Peak viewing times: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Directions: Parking is available along Casa Buena Drive in front of the restaurant.
Notes: Come cheer on the Walkers at the first Cheering Station in Corte Madera – they‟re almost to their home-away-from home for the evening, the Wellness Village!

Lark Theater (Mile 24.6)
549 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939
Peak viewing times: 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Directions: Cheering Station is on the Magnolia Street side of the theater. Street parking is available. Notes: Only two miles left until the Walkers get to the Wellness Village! Remember their feet hurt, their muscles ache and they need your smiles and cheers to get to the finish line!

Wellness Village Archway Finish (Mile 26.2)
Corte Madera Town Park, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Peak viewing times: 2:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Directions: Visitor parking is available on the north side of the park off of Mohawk Avenue. Notes: This beautiful 22-acre park is where Walkers will finish their first day! Welcome the Walkers across the finish line – they‟ve officially made it! The first day of the Avon Walk Weekend is over and the Walkers are ready for some much-deserved rest and relaxation!

SUNDAY – JULY 10, 2011

Volvo Marin (Mile 0.6)
201 Casa Buena Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Peak viewing times: 7:00 am – 8:30 am

Directions: Cheering Station is located on the corner of Conow Street and Casa Buena Drive. Ample parking is available in the area.
Notes: It‟s time to cheer, cheer, cheer! The Walkers would love a boost as they „get into the groove‟ of Sunday‟s walk route through Corte Madera, fondly known as the “hidden jewel of Marin.”

Dunphy Park (Mile 6.9)
Bridgeway and Bee Street, Sausalito, CA 94965
Peak viewing times: 8:30 am – 10:45 am

Directions: Parking is available in Dunphy Park or on the street. Turn right on Napa Street from Bridgeway to park in the lot.
Notes: Walkers will approach on Bridgeway from the north. You‟ll be inspired to cheer on the Walkers, as you sit among the daisies and willow trees in this lovely park that overlooks the Bay. Go walkers go!!

Fort Baker Lookout Point (Mile 8.9)
East Road, Sausalito, CA 94965
Peak viewing times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Directions: Cheering Station is located south of where Alexander Avenue crosses East Road. There is parking next to the lunch tables in the turnout.
Notes: This is the last Cheering Station before the Walkers cross the bridge to San Francisco! Give them your best cheers, smiles and encouragement as they approach their ninth mile of the day (whew!). Bring a lunch to enjoy on the picnic tables with a view of the Bay as you wait for the Walkers to arrive.

Marina Green (Mile 14.9)
Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94123
Peak viewing times: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Directions: Located on the corner of Marina Boulevard and Marina Green Drive, you can
watch the boats dock at the yacht harbor while you wait for the Walkers to pass this last cheering station before they reach Fort Mason!
Notes: This Cheering Station, provided by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, features views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and is a great location to
give the Walkers the encouragement they need to get through the final stretch of their day!

Welcome Home Archway (Mile 15.6)
Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123
Peak viewing times: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Directions: Fort Mason Center, located at Buchannan Street and Marina Boulevard, adjacent to the Ceremonies site, offers a limited amount of parking for a minimal charge. Street parking is also available. Notes: Back where it all started! These Walkers will have had one amazing weekend so come on our and high-five them across the Finish Line! Congratulations Walkers!!!


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We look forward to seeing you on the route, cheering on our Avon Walkers!

Thank you for supporting the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Fundraiser Update - WE DID IT !!!!

Amazing Angels, We Did It !!!!!

Tara Doxie $3,355.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!

Kehaulani Ah Yo $1,347.00 - will get the donations from the Jello Shot fundraiser and has made goal !!!!

Jill Ahearn $2,380.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!

Katie Alaga-Smith $2,645.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!

Jennifer Arata $1,800.00 - Awesome !!!

Andrea Atkinson $2,100.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!

Jennifer Burnham $2,227.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!

Heather Chapman $1,825.00 - You are Awesome !!

Martha Chavez $2,175.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!!

Tammy Church $1,310.00 - has the rest of donations in hand and has made goal !!!

Catalina Cortese $2,145.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!

Lisa Dalaison $1,829.00 - Awesome !!!

Margo Flores $2,565.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!

Jennifer Hern $0.00 (not walking)

Gina Lualemana $1,765.00 - has just reached goal !!!

Caria Martins $180.00 (not walking)

Laurie Morales $1,850.00 - Awesome !!!!

DaShawn Parker $2,115.00 - Fabulous Fundraiser !!

Lisa Solomon $0.00 (crew - no donations needed.)

Char Tabag $720.00 - has donations in hand and including the extra checks from Jen Tuck, has just made goal!!!!

Jennifer Tuck $1,895.47 - Awesome !!!!

Teresa Zagalo $3,688.00 - Phenomenal Fundraising TERESA !!!!!!


CONGRATULATIONS TEAM -- WE DID IT !!!!! With all the donations we are walking into Event Eve, our team has collectively raised over $42,000 for the 2011 walk !!!!!! SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU ALL !!!!!!

Thank you to all our friends and family for supporting a cause that is so near and dear to our hearts. You all REALLY DO make a difference!!!!

Our night as "Shooter Girls."

Last night, The 911 Angels had the wonderful opportunity to serve as "Shooter Girls" selling Jello Shots at Freddie J's Bar in downtown San Jose. This fundraiser was planned within a few short weeks and came together beautifully. Thank you to all the Angels who were able to make this happen. A very special thank you to Angel, Tammy Church for masterminding the fundraiser!!!! Freddie J was awesome and so good to the 911 Angels, his staff was amazing, great music, good crowd of people who showed much support for the Boobie Cause!!! Successful fundraiser - easy money. :) We will definitely be back. As always, we appreciate all of our family and friends who came out to support our fundraising efforts in the fight against breast cancer. With less than one week away from our San Francisco Avon Walk, you have helped us to become much closer to our team goal. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!!!!

Keeping The Memories Alive.

CONGRATULATIONS 911 ANGELS, Our team has qualified for the "Keeping the Memories Alive" Team Package.

In all 212 registered SF Avon Walk Teams, The 911 Angels have again risen to the top as the 3rd highest ranking team for most money raised. Having raised nearly $38,000 so far this year and nearly $250,000 since 2002, our team is CERTAINLY In It To End It. For our amazing recruitment efforts, we have qualified for a few exclusive Avon Walk mementos along with some special recognition that our team will remember forever! It is a simple thank you from Avon for all of our hard work.

The "Keeping The Memories Alive" Team Package includes:

- Team Photo - taken by an official Avon Walk photographer. All team members will receive a copy of this photo at closing ceremonies.

- Team "Meet Up" sign: Our team sign is in the process of being made and it will be big and bold - perfect for gathering at Opening or walking triumphantly into Closing Ceremonies or for photo's at the Wellness Village on Saturday afternoon.

Team Postcards: Team Captain will receive 100 special team postcards proudly displaying your team photo. These custom team postcards are an ideal way to send a meaningful message of thanks to your donors or for recruitment in 2012!

Team Recognition in Closing Ceremonies slideshow - Our special team photo will be included in the Closing Ceremonies slideshow!

Great Job, 911 Angels!!! What an AMAZING accomplishment.

2011 Team

Introducing the 2011 911 Angels!!

With only weeks away from the SF Avon Walk, this amazing team of Angels have spent many hours fundraising in the fight against breast cancer. So far this year we have raised $36,000 and have landed 3rd highest ranking SF team for most money raised. Still training in preparation for our 2 day, 39 mile walk, fundraising continues ... Each of our team members made a commitment to raise at least $1,800.00 and many of us have bypassed that goal by far. However, there are still a few walkers still needing donations. if you have not yet donated to the cause, please consider helping one of our team mates out. We still have more to raise!!!!

The 1st 21 pictured are actual walking Angels. The last row of Angels are our VERY IMPORTANT crew and support team that spend the weekend cheering us on every step of the way. They are what keeps us motivated during our very long journey and we simply could not do it without them!!!!!

Keep on Stepping Angels and get ready TO ROCK THE WALK !!!!

Team Meeting - Sunday, June 4th - Morgan Hill

Hi Angels,

You are ALL AMAZING 911 Angels, as to date, we have collectively raised nearly $30,000 for this years walk alone, ranking as the 3rd highest fundraising team for the San Francisco walk. And we are not finished yet ... we still have another $10,000 to raise!!!!

Congratulations to the 8 team members who have not only raised their minimum required $1,800.00 but have surpassed their goals, some by quite far:

$3,155.00 - Tara Doxie
$2,550.00 - Margo Flores
$2,545.00 - Katie Alaga-Smith
$2,538.00 - Teresa Zagalo
$2,175.00 - Martha Chavez
$2,000.00 - Catalina Cortese
$1,945.00 - Jill Ahearn
$1,870.00 - Andrea Atkinson

And a few others that are SOOOO very close:

$1,653.00 - Jennifer Arata
$1,505.00 - Jennifer Tuck
$1,439.00 - Jennifer Burnham
$1,240.00 - Laurie Morales

Halfway There:

$925.00 - Dashawn Parker

Keep it Coming:

$835.00 - Tammy Church
$792.00 - Kehaulani Ah Yo
$785.00 - Gina Lualemana
$620.00 - Char Tarbag
$570.00 - Heather Chapman
$180.00 - Caria Martins
$75.00 - Lisa Dalaison

38 Days and counting!! Don't forget to RSVP to the Evite that was sent to you .. Please join us as our 2011 team comes together for the very 1st time this season.

It's been a busy time for us all and the walk is fast approaching. Let's use this time to introduce and welcome our new team members. I know they have many questions, some concerns and fears that some of us have experienced in past. Seasoned walkers can offer advice and tips from past experience that is sure to be invaluable. Please come share your stories!!! :)

We will be ordering team gear at this meeting (walking tees) and discussing training, fundraising and last minute logistics for the weekend. But most importantly we want to get together for some team bonding !!!!

This will be potluck style so please bring a favorite dish to share!

There are a few upcoming fundraisers of note:

The 911 Angels of Fire along with Morocco's Restaurant are hosting a fundraiser:
Wednesday, June 1st (TONIGHT) - 5pm-midnight
86 N. Market Street
San Jose, Ca

This extraordinary evening will include an outside wine bar with 2 Happy Hour sessions; 5-7pm and 10pm-midnight. Sangria will be flowing at $4 a glass all night long and for your dining pleasure some of the most delicious food to come across the Atlantic will be ready to order. 30% of the proceeds will be donated to the Avon Walk. Make your reservation for a table at http://www.moroccorestaurant.com/reservations.html

DEBRITO APPLE SALES END TODAY!!!! Get your orders in Now.These delicious apples are $10 each and for every apple sold, $4.00 will be donated to the Avon Walk. Money is due (cash or checks) by June 1st. Please make checks payable to either, Jennifer Arata, Heather Chapman or Lisa Dalaison. Apples will be here for delivery on June 17th - just in time for Fathers Day!!! Check out Debrito Apple website at: www.debritochocolate.com

Rock The Keys Dueling Piano Bar help 911 Angels raise money.
You bring your knockers and they will bring the Rockers.Thursday, June 2nd 6pm-12am - $15 per person or $25 per couple.This event is hosted by 911 Angel, Dashawn Parker in Rancho Cucamonga - 100% of proceeds will be donated to the 911 Angels Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
See attached flyer for further details. www.rockthekeys.com





If you have any upcoming fundraisers planned, please forward me the details for distribution. I'll have a fundraiser calender and Training Walk calender to distribute at our team meeting!!! If you would like to host training walks on specific locations and want to invite other team members to join you, please send me the dates, times and locations that you would like to meet and I will include it on the Training Calender as well.

Keep on Steppin' up for a Cure !!! :)
See you on Sunday!!!

Tara Doxie
911 Angels Team Captain.

Chevy's Fundraiser

Hi 911 Angels! Im having a Chevy's Fundraiser! I am the host, Jennifer Tuck. It is May 2nd 5- 9 PM at Chevy's- 5305 Almaden Expy San Jose, CA 95118. Please email me (jennifertuck7@yahoo.com) for a flyer! Chevy's will give 25% of your order to the Avon Walk excluding alcohol and taxes!

Pins for walkers from Debbie Evangel

Hey Tara (and Team),

Debbie Evangel made pins for each walker! She just needs to get a finalized # and list of names. How awesome is that? Also, she plans to be there as much as she can during the walk, definitely to cheer us all into the finish line! She says that is her plan, and is all contingent upon her successful remaining chemo treatment then 2 months of radiation.. so please everyone keep her in your prayers! She says she can't imagine how we walk 39 miles in 2 days! I can't imagine how she does what she does to fight cancer!

Challenge #2 Winner - Katie Alaga Smith

CONGRATULATIONS TO 911 ANGEL, KATIE ALAGA SMITH for winning the 2nd Team Challenge!

Challenge #2: The 1st team member to raise $500 within the next 10 days (March 16th-March 25th) will win an "Angel" Scentsy plug in warmer!

Katie surpassed that goal by March 24th and raised $830 in the last 10 days. AWESOME JOB KATIE!!!

911 Angels, Keep up the GREAT WORK in your fundraising efforts! Collectively, we have raised $11,530 putting our team in 6th place but that rank climbs daily! Very exciting. In addition to Katie, Congrats to Martha Chavez and Jill Ahearn for surpassing their "halfway" goal. They each now have raised over $1,000!!!

For those of you just beginning your fundraising .. Here are some mini goals to help you reach your $1,800 before the walk ....

By April 1st - $500
By May 1st - $1000
By June 1st - $1500
By July 1st - $1800

You should start planning small fundraisers (or big) in the next few months to help you achieve those goals. While the weather is still cold and rainy and keeps you indoors, it's the perfect time for Spring cleaning, start decluttering your home and then plan a few Garage Sales when the weather gets nicer.

If you have already started planning fundraiser events for the upcoming months, please send me details with the dates so the rest of the team can make plans to come and support. I will create an evite or facebook event within the next few days for an upcoming team meeting... I'm thinking a pot luck at a local park where we can bring the kids out to play and we can meet and chat as a team about team fundraisers and training. Stay tuned for details ...

Keep on Stepping 911 Angels!



Tara

2011 Avon Walk Team Update

Top San Francisco Avon Walkers


1 - Margo Lillie
2 - Susane Berger
3 - Deborah Turobiner
4 - ChereAmie Bischoff
5 - Eileen Fischer
6 - Regan Hunt
7 - Sheri Boyle
8 - Colleen McNichol
9 - Chrissy Bunting
10 - Tara Doxie


Top San Francisco Avon Walk Teams

1 - Ta Ta Sisterhood
2 - RACK STARS
3 - Team KRTY
4 - Walkers for Knockers
5 - Solemates
6 - Solo Strutters USA
7 - Pink Scrubs for Ina
8 - Dudes for Boobs
9 - Chai On Life
10 - 911 Angels


Congratulations Angels!!!

We have reached Leaderboard status ... I think yesterday our team was in the #8 spot and currently we are in #10. But if we keep raking in those donations we could easily rise as one of the top 5 teams. Last year we ranked #4, this year I have faith that we could end up as the #3 Team. Let's do this!!!!

Congratulations to Martha Chavez for rising to my challenge and being the 1st to raise $1,000. She wins a "911 Angels" Diva Stones bling cap!

In an effort to try and reach our next goal to raise at least $10,000 collectively by March 25th, here is our next team challenge:

Challenge #2: The 1st team member to raise $500 within the next 10 days (March 16th-March 25th) will win an "Angel" Scentsy plug in warmer!

Here is our team standing as of now..

Tara Doxie $3,105.00
Kehaulani Ah Yo $0.00
Jill Ahearn $750.00
Katie Alaga-Smith $300.00
Jennifer Arata $625.00
Andrea Atkinson $675.00
Jennifer Burnham $0.00
Martha Chavez $1,010.00
Tammy Church $175.00
Catalina Cortese $400.00
Lisa Dalaison $0.00
Margo Flores $260.00
Jennifer Hern $0.00
Laurie Morales $0.00
DaShawn Parker $445.00
Lisa Solomon $0.00
Char Tabag $0.00
Jennifer Tuck $200.00

Go Angels, Go !!!

2011 Team

March 7th, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for making the commitment to join the 911 Angels 2011 Team!!!!

Team Challenge

I'm sure by now all of you who have already registered have received email from Avon about the "Recruiting incentive" ... it's a wonderful way to recruit friends and add dollars (up to $500) to your fundraising account ... an opportunity for those of you who are especially worried about raising $1,800 in the next 124 days!!!!

1: Refer one individual * Receive $50 of fundraising credits toward your goal!
2: Refer two individuals * Receive $125 of fundraising credits toward your goal!
3: Refer three individuals * Receive $225 of fundraising credits toward your goal!
4: Refer four individuals * Receive $350 of fundraising credits toward your goal!
5: Refer five individuals * Receive $500 of fundraising credits toward your goal!

For those of you who have not yet registered ... please DO NOT use my name as a referral as I have already reached my fundraising goal and do not need the credits but some of the other team members do!!!! Please contact me for further info before registering .. I want to make sure someone on our team gets credit for you!!!

ALSO .... Congrats to those of you who have since registered since my last email and to those of you who have personalized your Avon website and sent out emails to your family and friends ... I can already see the donations rolling in!

Each year the 911 Angels proudly rank in the TOP TEN for Team Donations and last year we placed #4 for most money raised. This year as a team, we are a little behind in fundraising and haven't quite made the TOP 10 leaderboard ... we are a couple thousand dollars behind Team #10!

Buuuut, I know we can do it!!!! Each year, I make a team goal to reach at least $10,000 by March 25th. We are currently at $5,135 so we are half way there!!!! Use your facebook pages and personal email to solicit donations from your friends and family, let them know the BIG commitment you have made to make a difference and ask for their support!

Lastly, I am gonna throw out a team challenge .... for the 1st team member to reach $1,000.00 in donations will win a "911 Angel" Diva Stone baseball cap!!!

Okay, Go Angels Go !!!

Tara

I Will Survive.

There are so many things along the route that keep us motivated. This is for my team, "The 911 Angels" and for every other SF Avon Walker because they all know how AWESOME it is to hear this song on the route!!!

911 Angels, Dashawn and Tiara stop to dance with one of our favorite Avon Walk Cheerleaders, Pepper !!!!
We LOVE seeing her on the route ... she definitely puts a little more groove in our step !!!

2010 SF Avon Walk

First of all, I cannot begin to start planning the works of our 2011 Team without first acknowledging the phenomenal job of The 911 Angels - 2010 Team. After our walk things got so busy and then before I knew it the holidays were among us and I hadn't updated this blog with all the wonderful contributions and accomplishments from the 2010 team!!!! It truly was another phenomenal experience with some new challenges but amazing stories to share!!!! Like always, life changing ... for the better of course. Here is a synopsis of our weekend:

The weekend of July 10th, The 911 Angels joined more than 2,500 men and women in the eighth annual San Francisco Avon Walk for breast cancer raising 5.5 million dollars to advance access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer.

With the support of our family, friends and co-workers we banned together and spent months fundraising and training for this powerfully, life changing event. Our team collectively and successfully raised nearly $47,000, ranking as the 4th top fundraising team of all participants.

Carol Kurzig, president of the Avon Foundation for Women, announced during the Closing Ceremony a total of $2.75 million in grants to 11 local organizations, ensuring the funds raised immediately benefit the community. More grants are slated to be awarded throughout the year to additional local and national breast cancer programs.

“Our beneficiaries are changing the course of breast cancer - here in San Francisco, across the country, and around the world,” said Kurzig. “The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded more than $32 million to breast cancer organizations in Northern California over the years. And the outpouring of support and generosity through the Avon Walks enables us to make substantial and much-needed new grants that will benefit those facing breast cancer here in Northern California and nationally.

During the Avon Walk San Francisco, which is a noncompetitive event, women and men had a choice of walking a marathon (26.2 miles) or a marathon and a half (39.3 miles) over the 2 day weekend. The event kicked off on Saturday, July 10th, with an early morning Opening Ceremony at Fort Mason. Following the ceremony, walkers began their journey, traveling through San Francisco and concluding at the Avon Walk at the “Wellness Village” at Crocker Amazon Park, a “tent city” complete with two-person tents, hot showers, prepared meals, entertainment, and recreational activities such as the Spa Zone, yoga and Tomboy Tools’ “Tool School 101” demonstrations. On Sunday, July 11th, walkers completed another 13.1 miles together, ending back at Fort Mason, where thousands of family and friends greeted them and shared in a celebratory and moving Closing Ceremony, including the awarding of new grants.

To participate in the Avon Walk San Francisco, each walker raised a minimum of $1,800.00 in donations. The Avon Foundation for Women [a 501 (c)(3) public charity] raises and manages the funds, which it awards to local, regional and national breast cancer organizations to support five areas of the breast cancer cause, including awareness and education, screening and diagnosis, access to treatment, support services, and scientific research, all with a focus on the medically underserved.

The 911 Angels would personally like to thank each of our sponsors who enabled us to make a profound difference in the lives of so many.