I hope everybody has enjoyed the warm weather this week. Harriet and I are looking forward to another long walk this weekend as we prepare for the Avon Walk. Our team is really doing a spectacular job, and Jeanne Mandelblatt has been great about organizing walks for the team members. As of last night, the team was ranked #6, with more than $40,000 raised Thanks to everyone who has donated to the cause!
There is another important way you can help. On the days of the walk, there are designated cheering stations along the route. I can’t tell you how uplifting it is for the walkers to receive encouragement from team supporters as they pass by these stations. We would appreciate as many supporters as possible at each station. All Lombardi/CBCC cheerers will receive butterfly pins (i.e., the CBCC’s logo) as well as hats and t-shirts as well. How great would it be to have a sea of butterflies and Lombardi/CBCC hats at the closing ceremony, for example? Please join us in our efforts; you won’t even have to get blisters to make a difference!
I am looking forward to attending the Wellness Community’s annual gala tonight at the IMF headquarters. This is a great organization that addresses the needs of cancer patients and their families using a holistic approach that really embraces the Georgetown values of cura personalis. As some of you may know Liza and John Marshall have been heavily involved in the establishment and nurturing of the Washington chapter of this organization, and I am proud that Lombardi is able to support this activity.
Have a great weekend.