Way to Go Austin!

I can't believe the 3rd Annual Austin CureSearch Walk is almost here!  Childhood Cancer Awareness Month has been busy here in Austin!  We've had proceeds nights at Cypress Grill and Schlotzsky's and had lots of support from other local businesses.  It has been amazing to see churches, neighborhoods and schools fundraising for Curesearch.

As of 2PM today, the walk has already raised over $76,000!  You might not know this but the goal was set at $58,000 and our fantastic city blew that out of the water!  Thank you everyone for your hard work and dedication to finding a cure for pediatric cancer.

We still have one more proceeds night at all Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park and Georgetown Schlotzsky's next Wednesday September 28th from 4-10PM.  Hope to see you there!

Tonight is a very special evening.  Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell will present CureSearch Walk Committee Member Lisa Molina and her son Thomas with a Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclomation at the City Council Meeting.  5:30PM, Austin City Hall.  As we all know, awareness is the first step so it's very important that our government entities are aware that kids get cancer too and research is needed now!

Since my last blog entry, we have also had new in-kind sponsors step up to help the Austin CureSearch Walk! 

Thank you HEB for your very generous donation which is allowing us to provide juice, fruit, cupcakes etc. to make Saturday a truly fun morning for all in attendance.

This week we learned that CureSearch was approved as a beneficiary of The University of Texas Club's annual charity fundraiser which is also taking place this Saturday, September 24.  The casino-themed event will take place from 6:30-10PM and costs $40.  100% of proceeds go to CureSearch as well as two other non-profits.  See the Club website for more information.

Thank you Abrakadoodle for the generous donation which will be awarded to one of our top fundraising teams!

Get Excited!

View of Mueller Lake from the Browning Hangar.

Team Captains should check in at the registration table in the hangar.  Everyone will receive a CureSearch bandana.  If you've raised $100 or more you'll receive a CureSearch t-shirt! Team captains will pick up your claim ticket and then you can come up to the registration area to pick up the size you need. 

If your team has any cash donations, they'll need to be in the CureSearch envelope sent to your team captain.  Extras will be at the registration table.  Please turn this in as soon as you arrive so it can be counted towards your team total.

Don't Forget:

3rd Annual Austin CureSearch Walk

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Registration and check in begins at 8AM

Opening Ceremonies begin at 9AM

4550 Mueller Blvd.

Austin, TX 78723

Public parking will be at the "corner" of Aldrich St. and Simond Ave.