Save Boobs, Save Lives

“Yep, you guessed it. Another boobs thread. However, this thread needs
serious attention. By now,we hope you have all heard about the Avon-Day, a 60 mile walk for breast cancer. A few of the Michigan Mountaineers will be participating in the Michigan Walk, from Ann Arbor to Detroit at the end of May.

1 in 8 women will have breast cancer in their lifetime, so its very likely you know, or will know, someone who has had the disease. 1 million women in the U.S. have breast cancer right now and don't even know it. And men are at risk too, man-boob breast cancer cases number 1500 every year, and 400 men die from it every year. This walk is about saving those 1 million men and women, and preventing the next million from ever getting the disease.

Through the Avon Products Foundation (think Avon Lady at your door) the money raised in these walks not only goes toward research of the disease, but also to help medically underserved women through education, diagnosis and treatment. The survival rate is 97%, but only if detected early.

I am very lucky that my aunt, a two-time breast cancer survivor is walking with us. Reformed Lurker's mother had breast cancer in 1996, but he lost her to another form of cancer just over a year ago. Needless to say, we are all pretty passionate about this cause. And we need your help.

Each of us needs to raise $1900 for the event. Please help us by making a tax-deductable donation. We ask that you consider a $50 donation, but you know what amount
is right for you. E-mail Tarabull (who is coordinating our income from TT) at tgluski@umd.umich.edu. Please let her know if you'd like to donate on-line or send a check, and she'll give you directions from there. We are using this method to split the donations evenly between the 4 of us.

Thanks for your support.

The Michigan Mountaineers 3-Day Walkers (Reformed Lurker, Sassafras, Tarabull, Smiley Girl)”

“I can't wait to backpack to Detroit.”

“I found this web-site with some answers to FAQ including how much $ actually goes to the cause.

Sounds good to me.”

“Thanks for the link.

If anyone is looking for more info on what the walkers will be doing, go to this link.”

“I thought this thread was about the recent medical study which found that for men, staring at a woman's boobs lowers their blood pressure.”

“That's why I'm doing the walk, steve. Gotta bring my blood pressure down. Yeah, that's right. Gotta get my blood pressure down:)”

“Actually, I just love breasts. But what's a little white lie?”

“Whatever works for you, Stevehiker. If you donate, it will help assure boobs will be around for a long time to lower your blood pressure!”

“RL - I just sent you an email and it was returned for some reason... I'm using monroe.lib.mi.us. Is that the wrong one? I can't remember which one you told us to start using.


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've received THREE emails already from TTers! Keep 'em coming.

I will be out of town this weekend. So, don't fret if you don't hear back from me right away. I'll be checking them either Sunday night or Monday. PROMISE!”

“#1 - I want to make sure that this thread stays some what near the top.

#2 - Count on me for a donation. I will email Tarabull tonight or tomorrow (taking the day off, YEA!!!)”

“We want to make sure this thread stays near the top too....”

“So, you could call this "Bouncing Boob Thread Saves Lives"?”

“If we knew how to change the thread's title, Pathman, we'd call it anything you like!”

“NO! No! Stevehiker That's RAISES the Blood Pressure!”

“Anything for a good cause.I always giv to the american heart soc.Becuase of all the things that happned to my mom.

Miss you mom......:)”

“Why donate? Need more info on breast cancer?

College of American Pathologists, Breast Cancer Info”

“Thanks for that info Pathman.”

“Sadly steve, that is an urban legend. However, there is no indication that ogling is bad for you except for the occasional black eye or bruised lip so...”

“Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation wouldn't back the Breast of Canada Calendar fundraiser...

read all about it! ”

“You know, I did need a good calendar for my office.”

“Now why didn't we think of that? Our Michigan calendar seems really silly now...”

“The December picture would've been appropriate. Three stacked chics posing in swim attire after a polar bear dip. It would've been perfect!

BTW, you all are great! I wasn't sure what to expect from our TT friends...I envisioned some getting p!ssed that we're trying to raise donations on TT. You all are exceptional folks and I'm really impressed with the support alot of you have offered already! Thank you!!!!!!!”

“I'm sure we could post that picture somewhere for everyone to see!”

“Finally, a good cause that I have "hands on" experience with.

I'd like to voulenteer as an examiner. Anything to help. :)”

“Thanks Buddha...

But, we'd rather just have your money!”

“That's right, Buddha. Buck up! :)”

“I just found out this weekend that a cousin had a double masectomy a few months ago. Apparently news does not travel very fast in my family. Her prognosis is not great, they found cancer in her lymph nodes, which is a sign it has spread, I guess.

My mom had cancer when I was 4 or 5, and hasn't had a recurrance since then. A couple scares, but no cancer.

I learned a lot about our family history last night. Between the skin cancer, mouth cancer (a lot of tobacco chewers), breast, and bone cancer, there's been too much suffering.

In addition to your financial support, prayers are welcomed for those who are dealing with the disease.”

“Hey smiley, tarabull, sassy, and rl please send me an e with all the info. I think that I did mention in Grayling that I would contribute.

It's with everyone's combined efforts, such as yours, that one day this disease will no longer take the lives of our loved ones.”

“

SAVE BOOBS!!!”

“Those aren't fake! TIC :o)”

“Sorry, more appealng if they were natural......”

“I like the fake looking ones better!!!”

“I don't think she has any nipples either. Seems like they'd be popping out a that top with the rest of her boobies! :o)”

“I'd like to help her find them!!!!”

“Just bringing this thread back to the top...”

“Get it - top!”

“This isn't Buddha Bear, is it?”

“LOL! It could be!”

“Mmmmm...Daddy likes!”

“Think I'll get in trouble for linking to this?”

“Was that thing from Chernobyl?”

“Bouncing the boobs back to the top!”

“Payday is coming up, if you've got an extra $40, think about saving boobs...and nipples.”

“Sorry I'm so slow with my donation! I just emailed Tarabull this morning with it....”

“Thanks, Laqtis!

Now where are all those others who said they would help us out? E-mail tarabull @ tgluski@umd.umich.edu”

“This boob thread is more pertinent than the other. Why? Check out these images. Warning: Graphic.

Boob Cancer”

“WOW. That is awful Pathman. I had no idea what happens when cancer goes untreated! Thanks for the wake-up.”

“Little Sally went to the barbaer shop with her daddy so he could get his hair cut. She was eatting a Hostess snacky cake and standing next to the barber.

The barbaer said, "Excuse me sweety, but you're going to get hair on your Twinkey."

Sally replied, "Yeah, I know. I'm also gonna grow boobies too!"

So, come on folks! If not for the boobies of today...for the boobies of tomorrow!”

“check's in the mail.”

“So my joke worked? Kewl!”