tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44292990986518689392009-11-08T19:17:31.775-08:00<b>Ruth</b>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06592200857832601201noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429299098651868939.post-12465026190678880522008-04-21T21:36:00.000-07:002008-12-09T23:34:29.353-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA16KEQK7UI/AAAAAAAAABM/K_6Ju2SrdZY/s1600-h/t_6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA16KEQK7UI/AAAAAAAAABM/K_6Ju2SrdZY/s400/t_6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191940258786897218" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">This year, I set the goal of walking a 26.2 mile marathon.  I knew I would need help to get to the finish line.  When I learned about TEAM in Training <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">- the world's largest endurance training program with the mission of raising funds for blood cancer research and patient services -</span> I knew in my heart that TEAM would be the way.  Why? Because of my friend Frank. You can read about him at my team site <a href="http://www.active.com/donate/tntgla/tntlaRLeFaive">here.</a> <br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>People like Frank deserve a better chance for a cure.  Now I know I can do more than hope.  I can turn my hope into action.  You can, too.   </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>For a $20 donation to the <a href="http://www.active.com/donate/tntgla/tntlaRLeFaive">Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society</a>, I will custom make a baby onesie or toddler t'shirt with the slogan of your choice.  That's a fraction of what you'll pay for comparable shirts in the baby boutiques.  Here's a sample of shirts I've made recently: </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1w90QK7QI/AAAAAAAAAAs/G5rf36UrXQc/s1600-h/t_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1w90QK7QI/AAAAAAAAAAs/G5rf36UrXQc/s400/t_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191930152728849666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1w-EQK7RI/AAAAAAAAAA0/XMaf6M7x2TE/s1600-h/t_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1w-EQK7RI/AAAAAAAAAA0/XMaf6M7x2TE/s400/t_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191930157023816978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1w-UQK7SI/AAAAAAAAAA8/p8PLnEO8CkI/s1600-h/t_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1w-UQK7SI/AAAAAAAAAA8/p8PLnEO8CkI/s400/t_4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191930161318784290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1w-UQK7TI/AAAAAAAAABE/E5xpvg3-K4M/s1600-h/t_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1w-UQK7TI/AAAAAAAAABE/E5xpvg3-K4M/s400/t_5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191930161318784306" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1uIUQK7OI/AAAAAAAAAAc/yrHbT8ioGAk/s1600-h/t_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s6Av_KTRUk4/SA1uIUQK7OI/AAAAAAAAAAc/yrHbT8ioGAk/s400/t_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191927034582592738" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Some other great slogans are: </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Go Team!  </div><div style="text-align: center;">26.2!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Born to Run</div><div style="text-align: center;">Got Gu?</div><div style="text-align: center;">recycle for me</div><div style="text-align: center;">Read to me</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes We Can!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Or make up your own . . . </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Here's how it works: </span></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>1.  Go to <a href="http://www.active.com/donate/tntgla/tntlaRLeFaive">this site</a> and place a minimum donation of $20.  It's a secure site where you can leave your mailing and email addresses.  </div><div><br /></div><div>2.  I will be notified of your donation and will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your preferences (size, paint color and slogan). <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> (Unfortunately, I cannot fulfill font specifications; chances are, you'll get one of the fonts used above). </span> </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>3.  Please allow 3-4 weeks for creation and shipping.  Why so long?  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I'm training for a marathon!</span>  If you have a rush need, such as an upcoming baby shower, please let me know - we can work something out.    </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Questions?</span>  Contact me at: babyshirts4acure@yahoo.com</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thank you!  Your generosity will make a positive difference in many lives for generations to come.  </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4429299098651868939-1246502619067888052?l=hopeintoaction.blogspot.com'/></div><b>Ruth</b>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06592200857832601201noreply@blogger.com