In just over a week, I’ll be on my way to New York City to participate in my THIRD breast cancer walk, and I think this one is going to be the best time so far.

You may recall that I spent 2 of my 3 days walking in Philly (2006) getting rained on. That’s dedication. Last year, the temperatures were in the upper 90’s as I stumbled my way through Tampa Bay. That’s nuts. This year, the weather in NYC is promising highs in the mid 70’s and overnight lows in the low 50’s. That’s perfect!

(I feel like one of the three bears!)

As of right now, I am $425 away from my goal of $1800 raised. My donation ticker says I’m $400 away, but I’m sitting on a check for $25 from my godmother – I’ll turn it in when I get to the Event Eve site at the Sheraton in Manhattan next Friday. It’s not too late for you to donate!

So there are 26 (eek!) days until the Avon Walk in New York, and I’m still a bit away from my goal. I’m at $1150 right now, with a $100 donation in the mail to the Avon folks, and a promise of a donation from my sister’s friend Leebo coming as well. That’ll put me right around $1300 or $1350, depending on how generous Leebo is feeling. There’s not a single free weekend before the walk for me to spend any time soliciting donations, so we’ll be wrapping that up after the walk. I’ve got 30 days after the walk to get to my $1800 goal, or it comes out of MY pocket.

That said, feel free to donate!