Save The TA TAs Donation Run

July 5th, 2011

Jackie and I have been talking about doing this for a year or so and when I went over to install her new bumper and winch combo yesterday, we discussed it some more. Here is what we are planning on doing, suggestions are going to be welcome:

We are going to be putting on a Breast Cancer Donation Run to be held at China Wall. This run is going to have a $10 per head fee and all the money is going to be going to promote breast cancer research. The run is going to combine an obstacle course and will also include a recovery clinic and will be an all day event.

LaDawn is going to research who the best/most honest people/organization are going to be to donate the money to. One of the biggest breast cancer things like this originated in Denver, so this shouldn't be too hard for her to dial in.

I am sure that any breast cancer donations are going to be tax deductible, all donations will have a dated receipt and will get a copy of the donor organization receipt for their records.

I will need help with with the recovery clinic from people who are experienced with all manner of recovery techniques (Hi Lift jack use, winches, etc.). I will need at least two other people to help.

I will need volunteers to help set up obstacle courses for stock to modified rigs. I will need at least 4-5 people on this one.

Like I said, suggestions are appreciated. The actual date will be announced well before hand in order to plan for this. This is just a feeler to see what kind of interest is out there.

July 5th, 2011

If I am home and not doing re-integration I will help!

**RockyMtnHigh** · July 5th, 2011

TA TAs, got my attention Pete!

I doubt I will make it, but will be more than happy to donate!

Will the donations be taken at the time of the event or will there be a separate payment option such as PayPal?

July 5th, 2011

I don't know whether Jackie or LaDawn is going to be handling the financials. I know LaDawn has a PayPal account, so I imagine that both PayPal and donations at the event will both be taken.

I am also wondering about getting another group or two involved. I suppose that will depend on what kind of response we get from this group. It would be nice to be able to donate a substantial amount to a good cause. I know way too many women who have both survived and have died from breast cancer.

Biggest thing is to have the money go to the actual cause and not line some greedy fucker's pockets like 'Jerry's Kids' or any one of the number of donation scams going on. Whomever we donate the money to is going to have to provide financials showing where the money is going and receipts for the money.

**4Runninfun** · July 5th, 2011

Sounds like a good idea Pete! As you get close to announcing a date I will list whether or not I am able to volunteer.

**GaryG** · July 5th, 2011

Summer is filling up, but definitely interested in helping out

**Jackie** · July 5th, 2011

Hopefully LaDawn will be willing to handle the financial part. I wouldn't know where to begin with that.

**Neversummeriam** · July 5th, 2011

Happy to help sounds like fun.
Hope I'm free when the time comes.

July 5th, 2011

I can provide free breast examinations for all the women out there.

**Jackie** · July 5th, 2011

**Robert B** · July 5th, 2011

hey brody id love to help

and i dont have vast knowledge of winching but my dad does so one of us could help you there

**Squshiee1** · July 5th, 2011

Mesomelas previously posted:

**Jackie** · July 5th, 2011

You guys are too funny!!!

But on a serious note, I lost an elder sister (Mary) to breast cancer. She was 8 yrs my senior and only lived to be 39. She also had hodgkins disease when she was just a school girl and was actaully one of the first survivors of hodgkins. Our cousin, who was also just a teenager, and Mary's room-mate at Childrens Hospital, died right in front of her. Not easy for for anyone.

When the breast cancer took over, it was furocious. Mary fought for 3 yrs but died at 39.

I have a sister-in-law that recently had one breast removed because of cancer, but I think she is going to be OK.

This event is important for so many reasons. But it goes beyond breast cancer. There are so many bad forms of it atttacking men women and children and we really need to get a grip.

I'm not sure how much I can contribute to this run except to say that we can use my winch and test it on bigger/smaller vehicles, or we can stage my Jeep in a "stuck" situation and pull it out or what-ever. I'm looking forward to the event and learning some really great stuff while raising money that might save one of your family members' lives!

**Brad** · July 5th, 2011

As long as I don't have to work I will be there.
I have had a stepmother die from breast cancer, my mother has beaten it and my mother in law is currently fighting it off.

**glacierpaul** · July 6th, 2011

Thanks Pete!! I will try to help in any way I can. Cancer has taken lives and body parts from a few in my family, and many friends as well.

**Java** · July 6th, 2011

going through this in my family right now (Stage 4 small cell lung), I'll help any way I can. China Wall looks great!

re: money / donations: I worked for a nonprofit in Miami and when we collected money without a permit we didn't collect it, we gave out donation envelopes to be mailed in. If you never touch it you have no liability.

**RidgeRunner** · July 6th, 2011

Count me in as long as schedule allows. Anything for the TA TAs!

My mom survived breast cancer about 17 years ago.

July 6th, 2011

I am a huge fan of the ( o )( o )

If I can make it, I'll be there!

July 6th, 2011

How about volunteers /suggestions for an obstacle course?

I have never set up one and it needs to be semi stocker friendly, so suggestions would be great...Ditto with another brain or two....Mine if semi functional at best..

**Jackie** · July 6th, 2011

I've never even seen one, much less driven one. Thinking... Thinking... Thinking...

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