So You Want To Be A Super Hero...

Get Ready to Fly!

Every year since my breast cancer diagnosis I have done something towards fundraising as I feel it is important to do my part to give back for all that was done for me. Even before I joined this incredible and ever increasing circle I was someone who would donate to breast cancer research. In part it was because my grandmother (who passed away before I was born) died of metastasized breast cancer, in part because I am a woman and had been touched by others in my life having this disease and I believe on some level, knowing that this was something I would see in my own future.

I've done the run for the cure, I've held a yard sale for the cure, I've sold items I've created. This year I am doing something different and something that I hold very close to my heart. This is a project that I had been thinking of doing for some time but had no idea where I wanted to begin or how to proceed. I gave it plenty of thought and felt that when the time was right, I would hear the answer. And I did.

I was reading a blog, one that I had drifted to, and on that day, the writer said "it is a good day to be a super hero" and I smiled because I could feel the inspiration taking root. Ideas began to form, thoughts to swirl and I had this sense of "I can do this!" and felt such joy at knowing I had the makings of this year's fund raiser, but also something meaningful to me for the future.

As my idea began to take shape I contacted some of the people I find inspiring for a multitude of reasons, and asked them if they would be interested in contributing to this idea, to collaborate with me to create my vision.

I believe that we are all Super Heroes. We have that potential and we have that ability within us. Some know it sooner than others. Some are comfortable with it and live their lives accordingly. Some are uncertain and want to be able to declare themselves but haven't found the voice. It is my desire to help those who are unsure to find that voice and to be the Super Heroes they are meant to be.

I'm not yet ready to reveal the fund raiser...that will come in a few days. You'll have to be patient. In the meantime, I am happy to reveal to you where this fund raiser will be held and what the next step on my journey is all about. You'll find it right here.