Eat Wings Raise Funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

On May 18th, Buffalo Wild Wings® will donate 10% of all pre-taxed food sales (less alcohol and promotional discounts) from any guest that presents a fundraising ticket at the 6925 Mills Civic Pkwy location between the hours of 6pm to 9pm to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

You’ve gotta eat supper so it’s a win win situation! Together, we can make a positive impact and help keep our community working and playing together. Print off the ticket, hand them out to friends and co-workers or email the pdf to everyone you know. Let’s fill the place with LLS and TNT supporters!!!

 BWW Fundraising Ticket

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The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham

On my quest to find my way back to my first true love, reading, I chose to read The Wind in the Willows as my starting point. I found it surprising that my husband had read the book once upon a time during his childhood but I had not. I rather enjoyed the stories of the four animal friends – mole, rat, badger and toad. They certainly led care free lives basking in the summer sun, which I wish I could live that way but it’s only a story.

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30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Their 30th Birthday

I’ve recently turned 25 and upon doing so realized that I don’t read as much as I use to. Growing up I always had a book in hand. In order to get back into reading I have set myself a task to read 15 of the books on the following list 30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Their 30th Birthday.   I know it’s not a best seller list or anything of that sort but it looked like a good collection of books to read at this time in my life. As I finish books I’ll post about them. If you have any suggestions of others I should read feel free to list them.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training

Week 12 Update:

At the recommendation of my training coach I took this week off as well including the weekends long run. To put it simply – I am not happy. I feel like my past 3 months worth of training is going down the drain. My hope is that I’ll be able to complete the Drake Half Marathon next week and continue on with training. Regardless I do need to meet my fundraising goal. Your donation is tax-deductible and NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL. Keep in mind that The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a great organization. The money will be well spent. In fact, seventy-six cents out of every dollar goes directly to their mission to cure cancer. You can donate on-line! If you wish to do so, please visit my website at http://pages.teamintraining.org/ia/DamToDam11/mhacket3sj

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The Leader in You

How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

I’m not one for self-help books but since it was on the “list” I figured I’d better read it. This is one of the first bestselling self-help books ever published. I thought that most of what the book said was common sense but it must not be too common as someone had to write it down in a book. At the end of each chapter there was a sentence or two that summarized that section up. I’ve included them below for those who don’t have time to read the actual book.

1. The first step toward success is identifying your own leadership strengths.
2. Communication is built on trusting relationships.
3. Motivation can never be forced. People have to want to do a good job.
4. There’s nothing more effective and rewarding than showing a genuine interest in other people.
5. Step outside yourself to discover what’s important to someone else.
6. Nobody is more persuasive than a good listener.
7. Team players are the leaders of tomorrow.
8. Truly respecting others is the bedrock of motivation.
9. People work for money but go the extra mile for recognition, praise, and rewards.
10. Be quick to admit mistakes and slow to criticize. Above all, be constructive.
11. Set goals that are clear, challenging, and obtainable.
12. Leaders never lose their focus. They keep their eyes on the big picture.
13. Consistently high performance comes from a balance between work and leisure.
14. Gain strength from the positive and don’t be sapped by the negative.
15. Tame your worries and energize your life.
16. Never underestimate the power of enthusiasm.

Step outside you

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Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Italian-style dried breadcrumbs

1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
2 (16-ounce) blocks pasteurized mozzarella cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 cups Marinara Sauce

Directions

Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend. Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the cheese sticks on a baking sheet. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the fried cheese to plates. Serve with the Marinara Sauce.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training

Week 11 Update:

Well the major update is that I can walk with very little pain after taking a week  off. This week I was suppose to run 10 miles and of course that wasn’t going to happen so I put in a 5 mile walk. I’ve had knee issues before but apparently just taking some time off isn’t working like it had in the past. It makes for a very depressed me. I have 20 miles coming up as well as a half marathon in the next two weeks and I really need to figure out how to accomplish both. I’ve only got 7% left to go on my fundraising. Help me reach my fundraising goal with a donation today!! Together we can move closer to finding a cure for cancer! Forward the link below to everyone in your contact list. Help spread the word! You can donate on-line at http://pages.teamintraining.org/ia/DamToDam11/mhacket3sj

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Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 large (about 1 1/2 pounds) sweet potatoes

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel potatoes, cut each in half lengthwise, and cut each half into 6 wedges. In a large bowl, combine the cut potatoes, oil, and spice mixture. Toss until potatoes are evenly coated. Bake the fries on a baking sheet, arrange potatoes in a single layer and place on the middle shelf of the oven. Bake until edges are crisp and potatoes are cooked through — about 30 minutes.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training

Week 10 Update:

Today I was suppose to run 16 miles but my left knee just couldn’t take it so I put in 14 miles instead. Those with cancer don’t have a choice in giving up, the alternative  isn’t an option. Help me reach my fundraising goal with a donation today!! Together we can move closer to finding a cure for cancer! Forward the link below to everyone in your contact list. Help spread the word! You can donate on-line at http://pages.teamintraining.org/ia/DamToDam11/mhacket3sj

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training

Week 9 Update:

Another 10 miles to put down in the journey log. I’m also only 7% away from my minimum goal. Help me reach my fundraising goal with a donation today!! Together we can move closer to finding a cure for cancer! Forward the link below to everyone in your contact list. Help spread the word! You can donate on-line at http://pages.teamintraining.org/ia/DamToDam11/mhacket3sj

Why Give to LLS?

Invest in the Best

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the largest voluntary cancer research agency specifically focused on finding cures and better treatments for blood cancer patients. With the scope and scale to fund many projects at the same time, LLS supports hundreds of cancer scientists around the world.

Research Depends on You

Unlike commercial enterprises that consider blood cancers as “orphan diseases” with small markets and limited profit potential, LLS funds research based on medical need without regard to commercial return or market size. Every dollar invested comes from charitable support from concerned donors.

Extend Your Reach

LLS funds hundreds of promising researchers at leading cancer centers and universities worldwide. And since LLS has no campus or laboratories to maintain, your investment funds more research and less overhead than a donation made elsewhere.

Why Invest Now?

Many scientists, clinicians and clinical trial participants have developed and improved current standards of care over time. It takes about eight years to develop a successful new drug. The time to invest in new therapies is now.

What Will My Donation Do?

• Encourage scientists to pursue blood cancer research. Grants to young scientists help grow research talent even as federal research funding becomes increasingly limited.
• Develop “targeted therapies” that kill cancer cells selectively. By hitting specific molecular targets, these treatments don’t harm patients’ healthy cells, resulting in fewer dangerous side effects.
• Test immunotherapies. Immunotherapies strengthen a patient’s own immune system so it can better fight infections and attack cancer cells, reducing the need for damaging chemotherapy.
• Improve the safety of today’s cures. LLS funds research to predict, manage and prevent complications in patients most at risk for long-term and late effects of treatment.
• Help patients and their families make informed decisions. LLS supplies information and counseling to help guide patients through their cancer journey and access current treatment and clinical trial options.
• Provide financial aid and co-pay assistance. A cancer diagnosis is hard enough without having to deal with its financial burden. We provide programs to help relieve the economic strain of a blood cancer diagnosis.
• Offer community services. Among the wide array of programs LLS provides are those that link newly diagnosed patients with trained volunteers and that help young cancer patients return to school after an absence resulting from treatment.
• Encourage our state and federal legislators to support blood cancer issues. With your help, LLS brings to the attention of lawmakers the urgent need for increased government funding and support of research and patient access to affordable treatment and quality care.

Make a Difference!

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