Breast Cancer 3-day Walk

There was a time that Heidi was an enthusiastic and cheerful student of mine. Sometimes she was so hard to contain! I remember finding her in the girls restroom when she was supposed to be in class. She was busy applying make-up and working on her hair. I suspect I was a bit exasperated when I said to her, "Heidi, this is not beauty school! Please go back to class". We smile about it now and she won't let me forget my words! It just so happened that she eventually did go to beauty school and is now using her enthusiasm and cheerful nature in service to others at her salon-station. How nice it is to see her again on a regular basis as I receive haircuts and manicures at the shop where she works. How pleased I was when I discovered that she worked at my stylist's shop! Heidi has always had a good heart. Her dedication to a cause can be seen by the fantastic results she gets. Her enthusiast nature simply pulls people in and teamwork is the natural result. Months ago Heidi became interested in the cause to eliminate breast cancer. She joined with many men and women by becoming a participant in the Breast Cancer 3-day Walk. These events are happening all over the United States. This week-end, Heidi is walking at the Seattle, Washington event. Dedicated conditioning and work-outs along with successful fund raising efforts have made her eligible for this role. Today she is walking the first of sixty miles. Tonight she will be camping out with others in a village of pink tents on their route.

Team Pink!

Heidi's skillfully and gently pulled the salon team together in a dynamic role of support for the cause! Their teamwork helped send Heidi to Seattle as they became involved in a variety of events and efforts to raise money and spread the word about breast cancer research. Together they promoted the cause in conversations with their own clients, and teamed up by participating in a car wash for breast cancer research, a pink buffet, and by joining together in wearing pink T-shirts that said "Save the Ta Ta's". Enthusiastically they sent Heidi off to Seattle --- to walk and promote the cause.

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Pink Fund Raising!

The women at the salon are busy not only in their career role, but with family responsibilities and community roles as well. But, they each made time to help with the cause. Several of them braved a hot summer day as they helped wash cars in a parking lot downtown. Heidi made sure each had a pink bikini to wear --- such a thoughtful friend! More than $750.00 worth of donations were raised that day. It was a small step towards a larger goal. Each participant in the 3-day Walk was required to earn about $2,300.00 in donations to be able to walk. Heidi single-handedly earned $5,000.00 for the cause.

Think Pink Buffet

Yesterday Heidi's participation in the 3-day Walk was celebrated with a send-off party at the salon. A potluck buffet of all pink foods was beautifully presented on a table well-appointed in pink! Their menu was eclectic: pink deviled eggs, pink potato salad, pink shrimp, pink cherry fluff, pink pork, pink popcorn, pink pasta, pink fruits, pink cupcakes, and pink lemonade. Even thought it was all one color, there was nothing boring about this 'think pink' spread! Clients, employees from neighboring business, and stylists together enjoyed a lovely lunch.

Pretty in Pink!

This week-end, as Heidi walks --- AJ and her crew will be sending cheerful and encouraging thoughts her way! May there be sunshine in Seattle! And energizing crowds along the way. Please join Heidi and her clients, friends, and co-workers in supporting the cause for breast cancer research! I am sure that your prayers for sixty miles of pain-free hiking would be appreciated! We all know that Heidi will return home with as much enthusiasm and cheerfulness as ever! Go Heidi!