My Cute Cousin Caitlin....

I just wanted to forward an e-mail my cousin sent all her friends in efforts to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We are so lucky to have such a great center here in Utah and the Institute has a huge place in our hearts. So if you are so inclined, we're trying to help Caitlin raise her goal. Check out her e-mail below:

Dear friends and family,

When my cousin Amy died of cancer at the age of 22 in October of 2007, I was faced with a deeper perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. She was amazing - when she found out she had cancer, she began to get more involved and inspired people to work toward a cure for cancer in the Relay for Life. I think of her now when Christmas rolls around and the family feels incomplete. I wonder what great things she would be doing right now if she had survived. She really inspired me to try to appreciate everyday I have.

So this year, because of the urging of my friends and in memory of my cousin Amy, I will be participating (as a team captain, no less) in Rock the U, a 26.2 hour dance marathon, to raise money for the

Huntsman Cancer Institute.
I hope you will consider donating, even if it's only a few dollars. I think it's likely that all of us have been touched or will be touched by cancer sometime in our lives. And if you feel like you need to see the results of your hard-earned donation, stop by the University of Utah Union Ballroom on March 27th. I will be busting out the moves.

Rock the U 2009

Step Up to Stop Cancer!
Below is the donation page - it is really easy to donate (and tax-deductable), so please consider it! I need to raise my goal of $500 by March 27th, 2009. Even if you only sponsor me $1 for every hour I dance, it's a measley $26.20. Help me get there and know that you are saving lives. Please contact me by this email address if you have any other questions. Thank you!

http://www.active.com/donate/rocktheu09/CMcDona256

Love always,
C