Superhero Kick Off a HUGE SUCCESS

Welcome to Superheroes for a cure! Please follow us to get up to date information on the status of the campaign! Between March 8 and May 20, you can DONATE HERE!

Good morning all! We had a great time down in China Town at Mardi Gras spreading the word about the Superheroes for a Cure Campaign! That's right, the Superheroes for a Cure Campaign is OFFICIALLY underway. And other great news! The donation link is back up online. So head on over to the official LLS page and check it out.

Meanwhile, check out some pictures from the Superhero Kickoff!

And some more from this weekend's kickoff:

I'm off to work on my day job (superheroes have to have a day job :-), but will be back with more great news and updates!

:-)
Elastigirl
for Amy's Superheroes

Temporary Superhero Setback

Update: Donation link is back in service. Phew. Go ahead and donate at will :-)

Breaking news!

DONATION LINK IS NOT WORKING! Amy set up a link to a PayPal account in the mean time.

Will keep you posted about when the donate link is back up.

Don't forget about the block party in China Town tonight:

Campaign Kick Off!

1800 Block Party in China Town

Get ready to rock out in your favorite Superhero costume and hit the events on Nuuanu Street!  We will be looking good and promoting the Superheroes for a Cure Campaign  Meet at O’Tooles at 1800.

Pre-game with a drop in at Amy's Camp Bennett triathlon training clinic. Free (with a $10 donation :-) There will be a special place and time (1630 Ala Moana swim/run and block party for Mardi Gras) to finish in time for the Kick Off! Don't forget your superhero change of clothes! Visit the Camp Bennett website for additional details.

:-)
Elastigirl

for Amy's Superheroes

Superhero Schedule of Events

Welcome to Superheroes for a cure! Please follow us to get up to date information on the status of the campaign! Between March 8 and May 20, you can DONATE HERE!

Hey all! The official Superhero campaign starts this Tuesday, March 8! The Superhero team had a kickoff party to plan our attack:

And came up with the below schedule of events here in Hawaii. For those of you who aren't in Hawaii, or also want to raise donations, host an event from 08 MAR to 20 MAY!  Throw a  garage sale, dinner party, car wash, poker night, 5k, or just take a bucket around your office.  Send the earnings to LLS and they will send a receipt for your tax-deductable donation.  Call me (808-478-3694) or Alicia (808-261-3020) with questions.

Tuesday, 08 March

Campaign Kick Off!

1800 Block Party in China Town

Get ready to rock out in your favorite Superhero costume and hit the events on Nuuanu Street!  We will be looking good and promoting the Superheroes for a Cure Campaign  Meet at O’Tooles at 1800.

Camp Bennett DROP IN

During the 10-week campaign we will be offering classes for free with your $10 donation to LLS- Superheroes for a Cure per class.  http://www.campbennett.com/

Thursday, 17 March

1800 Block Party in China Town

Another GREAT chance to take the streets for donations.  Meet 1800 at O’Tooles in your superhero attire.

Saturday, 19 March

0900 Kualoa Ranch recon of XTERRA Freedom Fest courses.  Requesting $10 donation to LLS on the morning of the ride.  Ride is for those helping us with the LLS race 2-3 July.

Saturday, 02 April

Run with Nate at the Ford Island Bridge Run.  First race after cancer.

8-10 April

Give & Get!  Purchase $10 vouchers from our website for discounts at Ward Centers.

Sunday, 1 May

Be part of our volunteer for the North Shore Marathon.  LLS will receive a donation for every volunteer! 

Saturday, 21 May

Harbor Fest  at Aloha Tower.  Fun events to celebrate the maritime history of our country and learn more about LLS.  Come by to check out the boats and to drop in a donation to the campaign.

3rd Annual Independence Weekend Off-Road Celebration

2,3 July 2011 at Kualoa Ranch

XTERRA 10K Trail Run/Adventure Walk

Kids Cyclocross Race

20K & 40K Mountain Bike

Concert and BBQ                        

800M & 1600M Swim Races       

XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon

freedomfesthawaii.com

All proceeds from the race go to charity.  Sign up now and be part of the Superheroes campaign! 

Registrations after the campaign will still go to charity but will not be part of the Woman of the Year event.

Calling All Superheroes!

Welcome to Superheroes for a cure! Please follow us to get up to date information on the status of the campaign! Between March 8 and May 20, you can DONATE HERE!

Every 4 minutes one person is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Every ten minutes, someone dies from a blood cancer. This statistic represents nearly 148 people each day, or more than six people every hour. Leukemia causes more deaths than any other cancer among children and young adults under the age of 20. In general, the likelihood of dying from most types of leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma decreased from 1998 to 2007 (the most recent data available).

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since the first funding in 1954, LLS has awarded more than $680 million in research funding.

Each year, men and women battle it out in the LLS Man and Woman of the Year campaign. The prize? Hundred's of thousands of dollars raised to fund blood cancer research. Each man and woman of the year raise contributions in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. 

Every dollar raised counts as one vote, and the titles of Man and Woman of the Year are awarded to the candidate with the most votes. Man & Woman of the Year candidates conduct their campaigns as if lives depend on their efforts - because in fact, they do.

Funds raised by Man & Woman of the Year participants are used for:

• Lifesaving blood cancer research
• Financial assistance to cover patient expenses for transportation, medication and testing
• Free educational materials and events for patients and their families
• Local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection, a peer-to-peer counseling program
• Comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Center

 This year, Amy Bennett Eck is running as a candidate. The goal? Raise as much money as humanly possible to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She's assembled her team of superheroes to brainstorm ideas, network philanthropists, and generally kick butt by raising money. What's the best part of kicking butt in this competition?? Everyone WANTS to kick butt, and there are NO LOSERS! More butt-kicking = more money to fund research for cures!

So grab your cape, come on out and be a superhero! DONATE HERE starting March 8! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Follow our blog or sign up for email updates and get ready for the ride of your life!