Here Come the CANcer Crushers!
January 30, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
We had our kickoff meeting last night. Ten very energetic kids showed up with some fabulous fundraising ideas. Our main fundraiser is recycling aluminum cans. But since cans aren’t bringing in a lot of money these days (about 30 cents a pound), we need to find ways to raise even more money. All the money we raise goes to American Cancer Society.
Some other ideas we threw around were pet sitting, dog washing, doing chores for neighbors, car wash, bake sale, and selling raffle tickets for prizes donated by local businesses. Once we decide which of these we are going to do and when we are going to do them, we’ll post it here. So make sure you check back often.
We also talked about where we could put our recycle barrels around town. If you own a business and would like to be one of our drop-off locations, please contact us.
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See What We Are Twittering About
January 25, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Do you twitter? We are having a blast learning about this free social networking service. We are using it to spread the word about our recycling fundraiser. We are also getting to meet many fascinating people, including doctors, nurses, cancer survivors, environmentalists, bloggers, and other Relayers. Some of these people are local and some are on the other side of the world.
If you don’t know what twitter is, take a look at this short video.
You can follow us at http://twitter.com/CANcerCrushers.
Here are some other great “tweeple” you might like to follow:
- http://twitter.com/marieiris
MarieIris has been participating in Relay For Life for the past 9 years. This year she is a team captain. - http://twitter.com/psingleton
Psingleton is a Relay For Life event chair in Oregon. - http://twitter.com/flyfarther
Flyfarther is a Relayer from California. - http://twitter.com/elenatercero
Elenatercero is a Relayer from Santa Fe, New Mexico. - http://twitter.com/Callan_Paola
Callan_Paola is a Relay For Life publicity chair from San Diego, California. - http://twitter.com/katmarie
Katmarie is a Relay For Life chair from Pacific Beach, California. - http://twitter.com/RecycleRaccoon
RecycleRaccoon is the 6 foot tall recycling mascot for Waukesha County, Wisconsin. - http://twitter.com/PolarWisdom
PolarWisdom is a collaborative social media approach to community-specific health advocacy. - http://twitter.com/PhysRelations
PhysRelations provides information about M. D. Anderson cancer research, treatment, education and patient care is available through the Office of Physician Relations. - http://twitter.com/accuconference
Accuconference is a collaboration company with a customer focus. They are located right here in Fort Worth! - http://twitter.com/MyHopeSpace
MyHopeSpace offers cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their support network an easy way to communicate and share their stories of hope. - http://twitter.com/TraciShurley
TraciShurley is an education reporter with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Arlington office. - http://twitter.com/laurenmontero
Laurenmontero is a student from Georgia who is passionate about the environment and new media. - http://twitter.com/Starbucks
Starbucks… need we say more? Starbucks is a necessity for the parents during the wee hours of Relay For Life.
We hope to meet you in Twitterville soon!
Thank You Coca-Cola of North Texas
January 24, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Thank you Coca-Cola of North Texas for donating 23 barrels for us to use for recycle bins around town.
We’ll be busy this weekend cutting the tops off and converting them into recycle bins. Now, we just need to find some locations to put them.
Thank You Texas Sold Team Realty
January 21, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Thank you Texas Sold Team Realty in Keller for signing up to be one of our aluminum can drop-off sites.
Texas Sold Team Realty
213 S. Elm
Keller, Tx 76248
817-337-5169
Contact: Nancy Wardlow
If you’re looking for a new home, Texas Sold Team Realty is there to help!
Win a 10k Gold Ribbon Pendant
January 21, 2009 by · Comments Off
We are selling raffle tickets on this beautiful 10k gold ribbon pendant. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The pendant has diamond accents and is 3/4 inch. It has an 18 inch 14k gold-filled chain. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society.
Please leave a comment or contact us for more information.
Thank You C&T Comics
January 20, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Thank you C&T Comics in Saginaw for signing up to be one of our aluminum can drop-off sites.
C&T Comics
1029 Saginaw Blvd.
Saginaw, TX 76179
817-847-5898
While you are dropping off cans, you can check out C&T’s huge inventory of comic books and sports cards.
Postcards Help Cancer Patient
January 5, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Nine-year old Connor Bourke from Jefferson, Wisconsin is battling brain cancer. But this upbeat little boy has found a hobby that makes him smile… collecting postcards.
You can read the full story here.
You can also follow Connor on his CaringBridge Blog.
Recyling Aluminum Cans Makes Good Cents
January 4, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Check out this video about recycling aluminum cans and please do your part.
What is Relay For Life?
January 4, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
This video explains what Relay For Life is about.
Relay Kick-off Meeting on January 17, 2009
January 4, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Come learn more about Relay For Life, register a survivor and/or a team, purchase a luminaria, and meet fellow Relayers!
Date: January 17, 2009
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Saginaw Rec Center, 633 West McLeroy Blvd., Saginaw, Texas 76179
The 2009 Relay For Life of Northwest Tarrant County theme is MARDI-GRAS.