Team Monkey 2.0

We're kicking off our fundraising for the 2008 Arthritis Walk.

As  many of you know, my girl Michelle has Rheumatoid Arthritis. It stinks. Plain and simple. She has to take tons of meds, including getting an infusion once a month. She has pain and swelling and joint damage. Sometimes she can't do things she wants to do (like wearing high heels or lifting our nieces) because of pain or fatigue.

Arthritis isn't just something old people get. It affects our lives in big and small ways every day. It's important that money is going towards arthritis research so that treatments can be improved, especially for people like Michelle who have moderate to severe conditions. The effects of arthritis, such as joint damage, are permanent and irreversible. The treatments that exist now can slow the progression of damage but once the damage is done, it's here to stay. We will not let arthritis win!

Last year, Team Monkey raised $2400 and were the second highest fundraising team in the Philly Walk. This year, we're hoping to get some friends and family signed on to walk with us and help us raise $4000. If you can help us, please visit the Team Monkey fundraising page. Every little bit helps.

For those of you who donate at least $10, you'll be entered into a raffle for yarn and other knitterly prizes. If you're not a knitter and you win, I'll knit you a pair of socks. You'll be entered for every $10 you donate so open those wallets. Last year, I raffled off two skeins of Socks that Rock and two skeins of Tess' Super Sock, in addition to a few donated prizes. I'm offering the same prizes this year-- 4 skeins of sock yarn and I'm throwing in 1 pair of socks, handknit by me to your specifications. That's at least 5 prizes. If I see something else really special at Maryland Sheep and Wool that catches my eye, there may be more up for grabs. So start donating! The walk is on May 17. Prizes will be awarded the following week.   

Donate Here: Team Monkey!

You can donate to the team account. We're working on being the top team rather than being top fundraisers individually. After donating, send an email to arthritiswalkprizes at gmail with your name and the amount you donated.

Thank you!

Comments

[Angie]

Woo! Team Monkey...Just signed up. I requested off for that day. Can't wait.

[dhd]

I'd love to walk, but I'm going to be in San Fran for a week over that weekend :( But I'll donate!