I am PROUD to have been nominated to participate in this year's AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer. So many women who have entered into my life have been impacted by the devastating effects of breast cancer. I will walk this year to honor these women. I will walk this year to recognize the breast cancer battle that my beautifully strong, resilient sister-in-law Tiffany Patounas fought and WON. She is an incredible mother of three vivacious boys, and one of the most loving women I have ever known. I am so fortunate to have her in my life, with all of her laughter, her smiles, her warm personality and her strength. Her perseverance is truly something to be admired.

From now until AVON 39 weekend, I’ll train to strengthen my body to walk over 39 miles in two days. I’ll also be raising funds to crush breast cancer. This is where you come in.

I am required to raise at least $1,800 to EARN MY 39, but I plan to raise much, much more! I hope that I can count on your support!

You can make a donation right here on my webpage by clicking the "Donate Now" button to the right. If you prefer to write a check, click the “Donate By Mail” button and follow the instructions on the form.

Your donations will be managed and disbursed by the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. The dollars you pledge will put food on the table of a breast cancer patient and her family. They will enable access to mammograms and medicine, fuel research, and save lives. Need any more reason to click that Donate Now button?

I’m walking with thousands of other 39ers. We’re banding together in solidarity and have one goal: to take breast cancer down. So many sisters and mothers and friends have been lost. We see a world without breast cancer for our daughters and nieces. AVON 39 is a force of change that can’t be stopped. By supporting me with a donation, you’re part of it.