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Public Information => The Imperial Cantina => Topic started by: TD-7716 on September 15, 2008, 02:52:15 PM

Title: Race for the cure
Post by: TD-7716 on September 15, 2008, 02:52:15 PM
Hi if anyone was unaware my wife recently went through breast cancer surgery and will be attending the RFTC on Sunday and wanted to know if any other troops will be doing this event - I will be there supporting my wife- 8)
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: tavrikgannon on September 15, 2008, 03:45:25 PM
Eric (Han Solo) and Rick (Chewie) and I are doing this. I am trying to work out the logistics for us for a dressing room and storage of the gear... yeah, we're dressing up for this one.

 - Bill
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: TD-7716 on September 15, 2008, 05:10:38 PM
Awesome! well then I will see ya there.
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: Aysel on September 15, 2008, 05:13:17 PM
refresh my memory, when is it again....I can't seem to remember whenever anyone tells me
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: tavrikgannon on September 15, 2008, 07:17:05 PM
Race for the Cure is this Sunday..... Sept 21st.

I may be doing the Juvenile Diabetes walk with a friend of mine the following Sunday, but I am not so sure about that one, just yet. Of course I am doing the Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on October 3rd.... that would be the night before Allan's big Eugene Film Festival event another solid event in the name of charity.

 - Bill
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: ceric on September 15, 2008, 07:19:53 PM
komenoregon.org Sunday Sept.21st early morning
My family and I have been walking for 7 years, we usually walk the 5k co-ed, but this year I'll be in costume so maybe do the 1k or mile walk depending on what we want to do. $30 Adult up to day before race Health Expo at Oregon Convention Center to pay & pick up t-shirt, bib, pin, or pay $35 Adult day of Race. Bill is checking into a changing room for us to use, and need to set up time/place to meet up. Looking at wearing something pink on costume, pink balloons are good, signs are encouraged. My mom passed away from Breast cancer 4 years ago, she's always been my inspiration and got me hooked on Star Wars.

-Eric
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: tavrikgannon on September 15, 2008, 07:22:52 PM
Of course I only asked for space for Rick, Eric and myself. I will probably get an answer in a day or so.

 - Bill
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: TD-7716 on September 19, 2008, 06:53:24 PM
Just wondering who else might be attending and what time they are showing up. :D
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: Cooter Davis on September 19, 2008, 06:59:27 PM
Just wondering who else might be attending and what time they are showing up. :D
pm sent
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: ceric on September 21, 2008, 04:31:46 PM
Although this wasn't a full on group event, it was a very cool, very relaxed, and most enjoyable Race for the Cure event walk. We were well received as always, helping people smile for the day, and walking among the survivors, supporters, and good people always make any event or appearance we do that much more enjoyable, memorable, and a blessing.

Thanks Bill, Rick, and to anyone else there.

Hope to do this again with more characters next year.

-Eric

Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: TD-7716 on September 21, 2008, 06:17:14 PM
I saw you guys there sporting the shirts and all - I was going to say hey but I was too busy the my daughter and all the happenings and by the time I had a chance  I could not find you guys - but it was my first time and had a great time - just wondering though who were the tactical black costumers that were there?
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: tavrikgannon on September 21, 2008, 09:43:31 PM
Oh, man, I didn't even see those guys... then again, I completely fogged up a good majority of the time.

I had a great time with this event. For me, this was better than a lot of the other high profile gigs we do. Dude, we were mobbed by the crowd wanting pictures with us... and when I say us, I mean mostly Rick. He just had to chump us with Chewie... again!  :roll:

This was a blast, we should seriously consider doing more of these kinds of events. They are really worth it and this is what we do, this is charity in its simplicity.

I may be walking in the Juvenile Diabetes Walk next Sunday. Not for sure though. The Leukemia walk is the following Friday night. I am already looking forward to next year's Komen Walk. It was a priviledge and an honor to walk with Eric and his family. I would be happy to do it again!

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i103/tavrikgannon/TROOPING/KomenWalk092108.jpg)


 - Bill
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: RHEBB on September 22, 2008, 08:23:57 PM
This was a blast, we need to have alot more people troop this next year.
Title: Re: Race for the cure
Post by: Quick2 on September 23, 2008, 09:15:12 AM
Glad you had a nice time. Very cool..

Thank you for helping out with Race for the Cure.  Charity is awesome, and the folks are touched in many ways.  I am glad for the excitment.. Very heartfelt..  Thank you again Guys. 
Peace, Allan