Please Help

[Windy]

As most of you know I lost my younger brother to cancer last December. This has been the hardest thing to grasp for my Dad and myself and his young wife Elizabeth. Please read her story and if you can help in a small way you would be doing your part in helping in this fight against cancer.
My brother was a strong, healthy boy his entire life, until one day our lives were turned upside down when we discovered he had STAGE 3 cancer that had already spread. This could happen to any one of us. :(
RACING TO SAVE LIVES
Family and Friends, “To love someone so deeply gives you
Strength. To be loved so deeply gives you
Courage.
I, Elizabeth Collier am training to participate in a MARATHON!! I have become a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's “Team in Training” (TNT) for the Santa Barbara Century Cycle team which is racing on August 18th. I am not much of a cyclist but with the top-notch training from TNT, I am going to do all I can to make it through the 100 miles to cross the finish line. I will carry with me the memory of my husband, David who courageously battled non-Hodgkin Lymphoma for a long year and a half enduring severe treatments of chemotherapy with nothing but tremendous faith and a hopeful smile on his face.
My husband has been and will always be my greatest inspiration in all things I do. Therefore in the name of all those currently battling the disease and in loving memory of David I will embark on this race.
An estimated 747,000 Americans battle blood related cancers every year of which Leukemia ranks as one of the highest, especially amongst children, taking a young life every twelve minutes. Cancer is a battle in which only those that face and experience it are the true heroes. They have the courage to fight, BUT we have the power to help.
Please join me in supporting the extraordinary efforts of the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society. My personal goal is to raise $5,000 by June 18 2007. Although my personal sponsorship goals are miniscule compared with the monumental task of finding a cure for these diseases, I know each dollar we contribute makes a difference in the lives of thousands. I will do the physical part, but I ask for your encouragement and generous support in my endeavor. I need your help to really make a difference. All funds raised goes directly into research, education, and patient services. Your donation will help patients like my team’s honored teammate, Oscar and Heidi who are currently battling the disease.
You can make a tax-deductible donation in two easy ways:
1. Visit my website at. http://www.active.com/donate/tntors/tntorsecollie where you can
Donate securely using your credit card. (Through this website, you can also find
Additional links on information about the LLS and updates on my training).
OR
Send a check payable to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Elizabeth Collier
2013 West Elm Ave.
Anaheim Ca, 92804
Please submit your check donations by June 18 2007. However, online
Donations will still be accepted after this date. Every donation no matter how big or small can make a difference. Thank you so much for your support and may you be blessed for your generosity.
With Sincere Gratitude,
___________________________________________
Elizabeth Collier
Me and my baby brother...just a few weeks old.
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We were always together growing up
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Our dad always took us shooting and riding dune buggies.
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My daughter gives her Uncle D a kiss on his wedding day
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They were trying to start a family right before we found out he had cancer
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Rest in Peace my beloved brother
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[Windy]

25.00 to a good cause will go a long way.

[Mrs.Racer277]

Done Deal :) :) :)

[Debbolas]

Done :D

[Jordan_23_85205]

Done

[Mr. Naudio]

Also if any of you out there got upcoming stereo jobs at our store I talked to the boss and can take twice your $25.00 donation off your bill through June
I know its not much and hope it dont sound like spam.Just trying to do what I can.Even if you already have a quote from us, just say Elizabeth Collier.

[MR.rvrluvr]

Also if any of you out there got upcoming stereo jobs at our store I talked to the boss and can take twice your $25.00 donation off your bill through June
I know its not much and hope it dont sound like spam.Just trying to do what I can.Even if you already have a quote from us, just say Elizabeth Collier.
frank, find something to do on my boat so we can donate......I must need something new....:)

[CarBizIndio]

Cancer must be the worst way to die, my father died of it last year he was in pain for a very long time, its to bad kevorkian was still locked up.

[Windy]

Thank you

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

done Windy.

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Ttt

[C-2]

Done deal here too.
Tell your sis-inlaw to have a great ride :)

[C-2]

Wow, 350 views and only a few donations - COME ON PEEPS, THIS IS A FUNDRAISER. Hit your employer up tomorrow.

[Havasu Carrera]

Hey Windy. Long time no see. (Blown Sleek) Also note it takes pay pal and only took about 2 in to figure out. 1 mistake. Nice letter to. I can only imagine what you went through. (going through) Take care.

[Rexone]

As no stranger to blood desease myself I know the tremendous strides that have been made in chemotherepy drugs just over the past few years. One of them named Gleevec, which is only about 6 years old keeps me alive today. I know without generous donations of those in the past driving the research for this and hundreds of other revolutionary drugs, I would not be here typing this.
One of every 3-4 people will be afflicted with some type of cancer or other fatal blood disorder in their lifetime. That means virtually everybody will be affected at some point by a close family member or friend, if not themselves. It isn't something that will only happen to someone else.
If everyone that could just kicked in $25 or $50 think of the strides that might be made in treatment development to protect all of us and our children and their children. Think about things you blow $50 on that mean virtually nothing on a day to day basis.
Please be generous and help Elizabeth reach her goal, honor her husband and Windy's brother, and help defeat this brutal desease in the process.
It's a click away and takes about 2 minutes (http://www.active.com/donate/tntors/tntorsecollie)...
:)

[Jyruiz]

Done.

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

TTT come on people Bilge needs somethin to do.. And it is for a great cause.

[RitcheyRch]

Will send a check out tonight.

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

"Idle hands are the devils workshop" :D
:devil: :D :D

[Bradman]

Organization: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Orange County Inland Empire Chapter
Address: 2020 E. 1st StreetSuite 120
Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA
Campaign: Orange County Inland Empire's Team In Training
Fundraiser: elizabeth collier
Federal Tax ID: 13-5644916
Amount: $50.00
Total: $50.00

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

way to go.. :)

[Windy]

Thank you very much!

[Windy]

I just noticed this is a sticky...thank you very much!!!
Windy and Elizabeth

[Bradman]

I just noticed this is a sticky...thank you very much!!!
Windy and Elizabeth
Bilge has all the connections...:D

[CA Stu]

In.
Thanks
CA Stu

[sweet-v]

Done deal :)

[76ANTHONY]

looks like its up to 500.00 dollars. god bless

[RitcheyRch]

$50. check is in the mail.
Guess am supposed to mail to Elizabeth Collier at the West Elm address.

[Mrs.Racer277]

I just noticed this is a sticky...thank you very much!!!
Windy and Elizabeth
Windy post this over on ISL. :)

[Windy]

$50. check is in the mail.
Guess am supposed to mail to Elizabeth Collier at the West Elm address.
Yes...you can mail a check to my brothers and Liz's address.
Thank you for your generosity...it is very much appreciated.

[Windy]

Windy post this over on ISL. :)
I will do it right now...thanks Dia. You know I love you very much, and I knew you'd be the first to help her out. :)

[Windy]

As of 06/07 @ 6:20 PM she has raised $425.00 The Goal is $5000
Come on peeps let's kick some ass!
Any help at all from here is very much appreciated. Liz needs to raise 2,000.00 to enter the marathon, her personal goal is 5,000.00. She is a quarter of the way there just from Hot Boat to reaching the 2,000.00 mark.
She will be riding my brothers mountain bike in the marathon. I hope to post some pics of her crossing the finish line.

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Any help at all from here is very much appreciated. Liz needs to raise 2,000.00 to enter the marathon, her personal goal is 5,000.00. She is a quarter of the way there just from Hot Boat to reaching the 2,000.00 mark.
She will be riding my brothers mountain bike in the marathon. I hope to post some pics of her crossing the finish line.
where is this going to be Windy. Maybe we can make it out to support her.:)

[Windy]

where is this going to be Windy. Maybe we can make it out to support her.:)
I will get back to you on that...I know its in August. Thanks again for your help Char.

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

I will get back to you on that...I know its in August. Thanks again for your help Char.
Hey Sweetie, never a problem with such a great cause behind it. :)

[photo chick]

Hey Windy...as soon as I get back home it's done! Everytime I see the pic of your brother I think about life w/o TAF (my brother) he's my best friend and can't even imagine life without him......

[PaPaG]

I will get back to you on that...I know its in August. Thanks again for your help Char.
Hello Windy, I am sorry for your loss, do you have a paypal account that we can send something to help. Keep up the fight...
Thanks

[RitcheyRch]

My pleasure.
Yes...you can mail a check to my brothers and Liz's address.
Thank you for your generosity...it is very much appreciated.

[woody56]

Done. Will send a check out today.:) ;)

[Windy]

Hey Windy...as soon as I get back home it's done! Everytime I see the pic of your brother I think about life w/o TAF (my brother) he's my best friend and can't even imagine life without him......
Thank you! I couldnt imagine life without my brother either. We are suppose to out live our parents. My brother turned 34 Oct 3rd, two months before he passed away. Not fair. His life was just begining.
There is a little boy that lives across the street from my parents house. He is 5 years old and has a brain tumor. He has a 10% chance of surviving.

[Windy]

Hello Windy, I am sorry for your loss, do you have a paypal account that we can send something to help. Keep up the fight...
Thanks
Here you go. :)
http://www.active.com/donate/tntors/tntorsecollie

[Windy]

Done deal :)
Thank you so much!

[Enen]

Windy,
Let me first start by saying God bless you and your family. Unfortunately, I can relate to both the loss of a brother, and a loved one with cancer. I too lost my younger brother this past December. He was killed in a car accident two hours after he graduated from ASU. He left behind a wife and a 4 year old son. I understand the turmoil you are enduring. Stay strong.
My mother is currently in the final stages of her life with brain cancer. I understand what it is like watching a loved one deterroriate with this horrible disease. I admire your courage, and your willingness to take proactive action to combat this disease, and hopefully spare another family from the heartache of the untimley death of a loved one. I am honored to make a donation to your cause.

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

come on everyone. her goal is $ 5,000.00. she is at $ 500.00..
$ 4,500.00 to go. Lets try to exceed her goal and help . anything will help alot.:)

[Ultra5150]

Just donated - best of luck to you!!
God Bless
U5150

[Make it a Double]

Done.
Good Luck to you:) Jeff & JoAnn

[PaPaG]

Here you go. :)
http://www.active.com/donate/tntors/tntorsecollie
We are sending a 100.00 check by end of business today, good luck and please let us know how you do...stay strong, all your love and efforts are keeping his memories strong...
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Elizabeth Collier
2013 West Elm Ave.
Anaheim Ca, 92804
100.00

[OutCole'd]

Done

[Windy]

I CAN NOT thank you guys enough!!!

[Windy]

Cancer must be the worst way to die, my father died of it last year he was in pain for a very long time, its to bad kevorkian was still locked up.
Nobody should have to suffer dying of cancer...and to watch your loved one go through this. :(

[Comfortably Numb]

Send a check payable to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Elizabeth Collier
2013 West Elm Ave.
Anaheim Ca, 92804
$100.00
Tax I.D.#000-00-5269
Good luck on the ride.
Ron & Margaret

[woody56]

Just donated!
Tax ID # 13-5644916
$ 50.00
:D :D :D

[atomickitn]

i can only say this , the loss of her brother has had such a great effect on both her and liz, and her dad.....i wont even go there.. david is and will always be his baby boy............i have been next to windy every day through out this ordeal,and i keep trying to tell her it will get better as every day passes,however i have never lost my brother only my father, and grandfather both who were my best friend and i loved them and miss them soo very much, soo every day i make sure that i am there for windy,and liz for whatever they need, and i will continue to be there for as long as they need me ,to be strong for them, the both of them are two of the strongest women i have ever met in my entire life, with out a doubt..........great job hunny, and liz... you now you always have my support,wheather to stand next to you holding your hand, or to help gide you , or simply to catch you when you fall....stay strong and focused ..i love you ...my savings account is open to you.

[Rexone]

Here you go. :)
http://www.active.com/donate/tntors/tntorsecollie
I don't see a Paypal option on that link Windy...

[Mrs. 20]

Done! :) :) :) I hope you meet your goals quickly.
Bilge, I will look for a pic of the boat.

[sleekcraft80]

Done!
$25.00

[Rexone]

$950 + the checks sent that I'm sure aren't included yet....
right on. let's get her over the $5K mark... :)

[Windy]

Thank you so much. I know that Liz emailed some of you over the weekend. She was very emotional when I showed her this on friday.

[Windy]

i can only say this , the loss of her brother has had such a great effect on both her and liz, and her dad.....i wont even go there.. david is and will always be his baby boy............i have been next to windy every day through out this ordeal,and i keep trying to tell her it will get better as every day passes,however i have never lost my brother only my father, and grandfather both who were my best friend and i loved them and miss them soo very much, soo every day i make sure that i am there for windy,and liz for whatever they need, and i will continue to be there for as long as they need me ,to be strong for them, the both of them are two of the strongest women i have ever met in my entire life, with out a doubt..........great job hunny, and liz... you now you always have my support,wheather to stand next to you holding your hand, or to help gide you , or simply to catch you when you fall....stay strong and focused ..i love you ...my savings account is open to you.
We are very lucky to have you. ;)

[Windy]

I can accept donations through paypal if this makes it easier for some. :)
www.paypal.com
misshbjet@yahoo.com is the email addy to use.

[TeamLombo]

I am not a regular around here but I check out the sandbar every once in a while. Some of you may remember me from the Madison Battles thread a couple years ago. This ***boat community helped our family tremendously through donations as well as emotional and moral support.
I have made a donation to this great cause and will pass on the information.

[Windy]

Liz's marathon will be in Santa Barbara {not sure of the exact location}, Aug 18th. Im very bummed Im not going to be here to see her cross the finish line. :(
But Im sure there will be lots of pics.

[Mongo]

Done deal. Let's keep it going.

[Windy]

Done deal. Let's keep it going.
Hey Thanks Mongo...All you guys leaven 61's, its not the same over there anymore.

[OGShocker]

Done.

[atomickitn]

damm og...you rock liz and windy are speechless .....thank you ....windy wanted me to give you a kiss , but i told her it be much better comming from her ....

[Mrs.Racer277]

damm og...you rock liz and windy are speechless .....thank you ....windy wanted me to give you a kiss , but i told her it be much better comming from her ....
Have Nise pass it on for ya :D

[atomickitn]

windy will want to do it herself.....im sure we are going to try to get everybody....:)

[Windy]

Between the website and checks she has received Liz has just about reached her goal...and she couldnt have done it without your generosity.
Thank You so much!

[Elizabeth collier]

Hi everyone
I like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, for your support. There is really not much I can say without getting emotional, it is so wonderful to now I'm not doing this alone,
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR HELPING ME AND FOR BEING PART OF SUCH GREAT CAUSE.
God bless
Elizabeth Collier

[OGShocker]

Hi everyone
I like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, for your support. There is really not much I can say without getting emotional, it is so wonderful to now I'm not doing this alone,
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR HELPING ME AND FOR BEING PART OF SUCH GREAT CAUSE.
God bless
Elizabeth Collier
We hope to be there in August! I am a sucker for girls in "bike shorts"!:D

[JustMVG]

Just made a donation and found out that my company matches my donation 1 for1. I will send out the paperwork and get the matching donation asap.

[Windy]

Just made a donation and found out that my company matches my donation 1 for1. I will send out the paperwork and get the matching donation asap.
Thank you Mike!

[PaPaG]

Thank you Mike!
Hello Windy, I hope everything is going great...what a bunch of good hearted people here on HB,,,,did she meet her goal yet or hopefully blow it away?? :D :D

[Windy]

Hello Windy, I hope everything is going great...what a bunch of good hearted people here on HB,,,,did she meet her goal yet or hopefully blow it away?? :D :D
She is very close to her goal and is very happy about it. Her company donated 1,000.00 and they bought her a rode bike with all the gear. She really wanted to ride my brothers mountain bike...but she couldnt keep up.
She is training hard for the marathon. They have weekly meetings and they train on the weekends.
She could have slipped into depression like my mom has...but instead she is making my brother proud...and everybody here made a huge difference. :) :) :)

[I GOT LUCKY!]

Just lost a friend two weeks ago, after batteling for a year and half. Amazing with all out technology that this deadly disease keeps on getting stronger and killing faster. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and I too am going to ask my company to match a donation, even if it is $25.00. I sat here and though about how many family members and friends we have lost in the past years to cancer and the numbers are mind boggeling! My Dad fought stomach cancer 5 years ago and was one of the lucky ones to still be here today, and we are so thankful for this and count our blessings every day. I wish your family lots of love from our family and you have a very special angle with you every day! :)