I realize by posting this, I’m increasing the competition for myself to get a week at the beach, paid for by the wonderful Little Pink Houses of Hope organization. However, I also realize there are people as and/or more deserving than I am of such a program, so I want to share this information with others.
I just filled out my application for this program, a one-week paid vacation to a beach at North or South Carolina. All expenses are paid except transportation to and from the beach. What a wonderful program, huh?
I love the beach, LURVE it. I get relaxed and refreshed by the beach, the air, the salt water. There’s nothing as relaxing for me as being in the sun and reading, playing with Energy Boy, watching him enjoy the sun, sand, and water.
This is a really wonderful program, and like I said, at the risk of increasing my competition by . . . well, a lot, I’m here to promote it. Because even if my family doesn’t get accepted by the program, some other deserving family will, and that would also make me happy.
Apply if you qualify. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2011, so you have time.
I already feel better just thinking of the possibility of going to the beach. Ahhhhh . . . . . .
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Cross-posted to Mothers With Cancer.
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Ooo, sounds wonderful, Judy!! I hope your application is accepted!!! A week at the beach would be AWESOME!!
(((((((Hugs to everyone at your house)))))))
Thanks for spreading the word and I am happy that you are applying. My son, who is 13 just asked me “what comes up when you google Little Pink Houses” and your post showed up on the first page, so that is how I stumbled across this post. I am the founder and president of Little Pink and excited that so many deserving women are applying and am looking forward to your application! Have a wonderful week.
Thank you, Margie. Huge *HUGS* back to you, my dear friend.
Jeanine, thank you for commenting here. Wow! I’m psyched that the founder and president of Little Pink found this post and that I’m on the first page when you google “Little Pink.” Yay!!
Dear Judy,
Thank you for sharing your experience with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I thoroughly enjoy reading your frequent blog posts. I am truly amazed by your strength and optimism. I hope you get the opportunity to visit the beach in North Carolina. You are very deserving of a relaxing vacation.
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Lucy Richardson
Research Intern
External Communications
U.T.MD Anderson Cancer Center
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