I have had the pleasure of meeting some amazing people throughout this breast cancer journey. Some of the people I have met, through a random set of circumstances, are from Arkansas. These amazing ladies put together an event called NWA Metsquarade. It’s an annual dinner event that they put together and the proceeds benefit Metavivor.
I would love to attend but don’t know how feasible it is. But then I had a thought. What if I held a similar event here? A Central Florida Metsquarade? We could do a plated dinner and a silent auction as well…this may be a pie-in-the-sky idea but it’s one that I can’t get out of my head. I think it would be fun and beneficial…but also a wondeful opportunity for local people to connect, including those like myself. It would be a night out for folks (who doesn’t love getting dressed up?! Especially for a good cause!) but it would also be a chance to raise money.
It’s just a thought for now and would require a lot of planning and help. (I’ve also reached out to the wonderful ladies who run the Arkansas event.) So, I thought I’d turn to my blog. Would anyone out there be willing to volunteer their time to help put together this event? Is there any interest in attending a dinner benefit like this? I’m also thinking we would do a silent auction (like nwamets.com) with donations to help raise money?
Thoughts? Is this something that we could make happen?!
Sign me up 😊
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Yay!! And you will be such a Rockstar helper! 😘😘😘
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Would live to help but I live in Australia but you go girl it is a great idea that will bring you much joyxx
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I’ve always wanted to visit Australia, it’s on my list! 😊 Thank you!!
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I’m all for helping plan! And I may be out of town but sign me up I’ll get my plane ticket!!
Loves you!
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YAY!!! Love you!!
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I know I am really late here, but if you put it together, me and my people would donate a basket and ship to you. Please, keep me posted! This is a great idea..and once again, your strength amazes me!
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Cecilia, that would be amazing!! I need to write a post but in lieu of a big fundraiser, we are going to do something smaller (unfortunately the big one was too much) to help cover my cancer expenses. We plan to have a raffle drawing that people can put in what they are interested in winning. If you are still willing to donate a basket, that would be so wonderful!! No pressure at all though, I understand either way. Unfortunately, the other event was just a bit too big with too little time for me. 😕
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Count me in! When will it be? Please keep me posted.
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Yay!!! My birthday – April 1!! Hoping I’ll be all healed up from surgery by then. Thanks SO much!!
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Count me in definitely. I would love to help. You can find me on Cecilia Strong Page on Facebook or my regular page on Face Book (Cecilia Rivera) or email your address at cmrivera1275@yahoo.com
I will start advocating with my people for a nice basket! I have great idea for it!!!
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I’ll send you an email so you have mine and find you on Facebook! Thanks SO much!!!
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Sounds great! Good idea for birthday party!
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