Members of the MCMA:

Some of you know me from years ago when I was much more visible with the club and a bit younger too! I was club treasurer for a couple of years, co-wrote the newsletter with my husband Bret, helped with lap checks and scoring at club races, worked on the installation dinner prizes (does the “Ball and Chain” or “Baked Cow Pie” ring a bell with anyone?) and helped in the pits at Virginia City for many years. It has been awhile so many of you may not know me, but probably know, or have at least heard of, my husband, Bret Joyner or my brother-in-law Dean Joyner who have been members of the club for a very long time. I am writing to ask for your support.

I will be participating in a very special event called the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. I have joined my co-worker and breast cancer survivor V-Anne Chernock, and her team of family and friends on a team called the “Vixen Chicks." This event is a 3-day, 60-mile walk in San Francisco in early October. The funds raised by the walkers go to support breast cancer research and many supportive community programs.

Yes, I might be just a little crazy, and my feet, hips etc. etc. may never forgive me, but I am looking forward to the challenge, and I hope that this small act on my part will help to further the research, and eventually find a cure, for a disease that affects so many people. At this writing, I know three people in my circle of family and friends that are fighting breast cancer and have known many others over the years. Unfortunately, this is a reality for many people. It would be my honor to walk on behalf of or in memory of a friend or loved one. You may include a message with your on-line donation or give me a call at (707) 763-6513, or send me an e-mail at joyner31@comcast.net

I have raised over $700 in donations at this writing, but have agreed to raise at least $2,300. This is a difficult time for many and there are many invitations out there to support numerous worthy causes. If you can help me in any way to meet my goal, I would be very appreciative. Of course, if you are up for a walk, give me a call. I’ll be out there walking! Feel free to forward this e-mail to anyone you think would be interested in supporting this cause.

You can give online at The3Day.org. Just follow the link below to visit my personal fundraising Web page and make a donation. You can also call 800-996-3DAY to donate over the phone.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Sincerely,
Kathy Joyner

Click here to visit my personal page.
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