This year I am donating The Richmond to three charities, no strings attached. The only stipulation is that I want charitable organizations in the following areas: cancer, gay youth or the environment.
Last week I received a call from a man who is doing The Ride to Conquer Cancer this year and has to raise a minimum of $2500 to participate. He, Wayne Barbaza, came to talk to me about his event and whether I would be interested in donating the venue. He and his girlfriend Kristal are holding a Salsa Night at The Richmond on May 01, 2011. We talked about the event and of course I gave him some suggestions…anyone who has met me knows that’s what I do.
Then quietly Kristal, asked me if I had gotten my treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital. I told her that I had and how great everyone there had treated me. She said, “Me too.” I was stunned…she is only 28 years old and she told me that her next and last chemo treatment would be the following week on March 02.
My heart aches every time I meet a young woman who has cancer. And yet she is doing so well and Wayne is supporting her by going on the Ride to Conquer Cancer.
I can’t tell you how lucky I am to have met these wonderful young people. So even if you don’t salsa, I am asking you to go to …..and make a donation to help CONQUER CANCER …you will be surprised how good you feel. Thanks.
Hope
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