SEA TO SEA FOR MBC - @METAVIVOR 2014 AWARENESS CAMPAIGN JUST ANNOUNCED

Can I count on you to help?  Behind the scenes, as METAvivor began to roll out the call for nationwide volunteers, I knew a big event was being announced.  And here it is:  The official announcement and a request for volunteers.  There is a core group in place but lots of hands will be needed.

Do you have a little time, a lot of time, an in between amount of time..... Take a look and see where you might be able to assist.  I'll be providing lots more details about the run and how it will take shape.  For now, take a look at Joe's story.  He is determined to unravel the pink ribbon.  It is my hope that this run will help raise the right kind of awareness.

Metastatic breast cancer patients deserve better.  Did you see the statistics from Clifton Leaf's book?  Barely a nudge in the numbers.  That is simply unacceptable.  It's time to shake things up a bit.  Time to make a little noise.  Time to help. METAvivor's on the Move...... 

Follow on twitter so you will see the very first tweet!  @C2C4MBC is the official twitter account for this event.  Sea to Sea for MBC is live on Facebook.  "Like" the Facebook page even though it's still under construction!  

Please share this with as many people in as many places as you can.  Joe's going to be pounding the pavement.  It's up to us to pound down some doors!

Note from CJ-one of the co-founders of METAvivor:

One quick clarification. The Ambassador Program was launched in 2013 as part of METAvivor's long-planned national expansion program. It is completely independent of Sea to Sea for MBC, although many volunteers with the Ambassador Program are volunteering to help with the Run as well. The Run is an exciting venture that will occur in 2014. The Ambassador Program is a permanent part of METAvivor and is run by METAvivor Board Member, Lori Marx-Rubiner. Volunteering for either program does not automatically volunteer you for the other. Those wishing to volunteer for the Ambassador program should contact the Director of that program, Lori Marx-Rubiner at regrounding@yahoo.com. Thanks! 

METAvivor Awareness Campaign 2014

Sea to Sea for MBC

Now accepting applications for volunteers!

Event Overview:  On February 1, 2014 breast cancer widower Marine Corps Lt Col Joseph Fagan will depart San Diego CA, arriving in New York City on Father’s Day weekend.  Along the way Joe will meet with researchers, including METAvivor grant recipients, dedicated to improving the lives of metastatic patients. 

Joe’s involvement is very personal.  In 2010, his wife Lainie Fagan was 29 years old and pregnant with their first child. At 34 weeks she was told her cancer had metastasized and that their child would need to be delivered early so that she could begin treatment. JJ was born October 1, 2010, but tragically it was too late for Lainie; Joe and JJ lost their beloved wife and mother only nine months later. Joe is passionate and determined to do his part so that others can be spared such a devastating loss.

Intent of Event - Awareness and Fundraising:  Over 122 days Joe will run 3,845 miles, transiting twelve states and meeting with metastasis researchers, metastatic patients and family members. Public speaking engagements at various locations and the filming of his journey for purpose of a documentary will bring significant attention to metastatic breast cancer and give voice to a patient community that is seldom heard.  A coinciding fundraising campaign will bring in valuable dollars to help fund METAvivor’s 2014 research grant cycle, estimated at $320,000.

Opportunities for Volunteers:  To maximize the effectiveness of the awareness and fundraising campaigns, we will need volunteers nationwide in many different capacities.  At present, we are actively seeking volunteers wishing to LEAD various committees.  Please specify this when you apply.  A listing of LEAD needs is given below.  We will also take names of individuals desiring to volunteer in other capacities or on committees led by others.

Those wishing to volunteer should send an email with their name, email address and phone number to our volunteer coordinator:  dewaynewilcher@yahoo.com. 

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Major Sponsors	Transportation RV	Organizational Coordinators	Photography
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	Lodging	Volunteer Hours Cataloger	Ceremonial Celebration NYC
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	Running Gear		Homecoming Annapolis

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