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evilsmilyface

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For those of you who may not know, I am pretty active when it comes to volunteer work and participating in community events.

It means a lot to me.


And it just so happens that the most challenging event for me is right around the corner. You may have heard me mention it last year, the Fight For Air Climb (FFAC) through the American Lung Association. Now, I'm not going to pretend that I do this because I am a phenomenal runner or anything like that, or even overly active in general. I have never been on a sports team or anything like that, and I never wanted to be on one. So it may seem a little crazy that I plan on running up all 70 floors of the tallest building in Michigan, and I am sure some of you ask why I would do that when you find out that I hate running. Not just the average amount either, I detest running with all of my being. In normal circumstances me and running just don't mix.

But this is about more than just me.

People everyday are being diagnosed with lung disease, lung cancer, and asthma. Lung disease is the third largest killer in the US; 1 in 6 people will die from it.  

So though it may be beyond my comfort zone, I will be running to raise awareness and funds to battle for healthy lungs and healthy air.



Fight For Air Climb 2012 quote:

"I climb because I am part of the fight for air. I climb because I want research that will find a cure. I climb for those who can't quit smoking and for those who shouldn't start. I climb so that we can have lungs that burn from exercise, not from ozone. I climb because no child should die of an asthma attack. I climb for the millions who face lung disease everyday.  I climb for those who have won the battle and for those who have lost. I climb for all those who cannot and because I can."





This is why I climb,
           though I could use a little help.


If anyone is able to make a small donation to help me reach my fundraising goal, or would like to spread word of my cause, I would be forever grateful.  I have until March 3rd to reach my fundraising goal of $250.
To make a donation go here: action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/…
To learn more info on the Fight For Air Climb, go here: www.lung.org/pledge-events/mi/…


Thank you all so much :heart:

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The holidays are a time for giving, and what better way to use some of your free time and artistic abilities than to create a card to be given to a hospital patient?  and if just the fact that you would be making someones day isn't enough inventive for you, DA is giving out one month premium memberships to those that join in. If you wanted you could even have a card making party and get your friends and family to join in, non DA members can take part as well. So why not make a card? It's simple, fun, and a great way to show your holiday spirit!



Holiday Card Project Stamp by Heidi
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I'm doing a fundraiser to help raise money for children to recieve education. For every donation recieved I will be creating art or a piece of writing.

Every little bit helps, so please do what you can and spread the word. (ends 31Oct) There is not much time, but with your help I know we can do this! pencil.li/P5k5l3


Thank you!!! :heart: :heart: :heart:

This really means a lot to me :huggle:
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Today I leave for the hotel. Tomorrow I leave for boot camp. I won't be on for quite a long time I think, so I want tell ya'll that you're great and I appreciate all the support that I have gotten over time. Thank you, I couldn't have asked for a better bunch of people to work with.  

and now is when I ask for you to pray and wish me luck that they don't kick my butt too much and that I can actually get through this all in one piece. lol.




Once again, thank you. And goodby for now.
I love you all bunches.
:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

:huggle:
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Soooooo....... It's been a while for me, sorry about that. And well, it is going to while yet again until I am active, but don't worry, I'll be back! Reason being that I leave for bootcamp on the 11 of September, yes you heard me correctly.

A little over a month ago, after graduation and all that fun stuff, I joined The United States Navy. I was scheduled to ship off to basic in January, but plans shifted and now I will be leaving in a week and a day.

Bootcamp is 8 weeks during which my only contact to the civilian world is by letter. Yay... --sarcasm--  After that I think I will be able to get back on if I have time during A-school, that would be 15 weeks long. To answer this question, yes, I am freakin really nervous. My time to get ready jumping from 5 months to one week really rattles my brain.

Now, I do actually have a bit of work to upload from school still because, let's face it, I've been lazy about that. But, I will see what I can do about uploading at least another thing or two before I leave.

If for some reason I do not manage to get back on again before I depart for basic, I would like to tell everyone that I love ya, and you have been some of the most supportive people ever. Through all my hard times when I was lonely or sad, and through the joyous ones too, you have all stood by me in support. For that I thank you.
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