This weekend, Team Pale Skin Is In will be running in the PF Chang's half marathon here in Phoenix (Jan 15, 2012). While last year we ran to raise money for the Melanoma Foundation, this year we are running to raise money for The Shade Foundation (www.shadefoundation.org). Their mission is to "To eradicate melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety."
Help support Team Pale Skin Is In and The Shade Foundation by making a donation! You tax deductible donation will go a long way in helping The Shade Foundation continue with great programs to educate school children and communities about Skin Cancer prevention.
http://www.shadefoundation.org/sunset-run-for-shade.php
If you would like to be part of Team Pale Skin Is In, either to run or just be part of the team, let me know - its not too late! We would love to have you join us...
PALE SKIN IS IN
Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. -- Jim Rohn
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
It has been a while...an update!
As Thanksgiving has now passed us and we are all reflecting on what we are thankful for, I realize that that it is my turn...
Since Tina's passing, I have not been able to officially thank those who have supported us over the last few months. Know that words cannot express the thanks to those whom have done so much for our family and in support of 'Pale Skin Is In'. It has truly been amazing. It has obviously been a difficult couple of months without Tina, but Teya and I are finally starting to get into the swing of it being just the two of us. Luckily I have had the full support of my work, JDA Software, so that has helped the transition immensely. I am also very proud of how my little girl has handled all of this. She definitely learned from her mother! I know this may be a bit late, but thank you...
Many people have been asking, so what is going to happen to Pale Skin Is In? It was always Tina's hope to have Pale Skin Is In educate and raise awareness of melanoma, especially for children, so that is just what we are going to continue to try and do. First and foremost, in Tina's memory we are building a sun shade at the school Tina worked as a pre-school teacher, and loved, Paradise For Tots. I thank everyone who donated to the cause! The project is now in production mode, so I will hopefully have more information in a few short weeks! The Phoenix and Michigan chapters of Team Pale Skin Is In will continue to try to keep Tina's work alive - educating and raising awareness of melanoma!
Also, following up on the success of last year’s PF Chang's half marathon and raising money for the Melanoma Foundation, Team Pale Skin Is In will again be running in the PF Chang's half marathon here in Phoenix (Jan 15, 2012). I was able to find the perfect cause to raise money for - a 501(c)3 non-profit The Shade Foundation (www.shadefoundation.org). It was started by a former Phoenician Shonda Shilling, wife of former MLB pitcher Curt Shilling. Shonda started the foundation back in 2001 after her own battle with melanoma. Their mission is to "To eradicate melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety." I can't think of a better organization to raise money for! This year, we will again be running in the Phoenix PF Chang's half marathon, but a few people will also be running in the Las Vegas PF Chang's half marathon Dec 4th! Last year we raised over $4500 for the Melanoma Foundation, this year we hope to raise that much or more for the Shade Foundation...
If you would like to be part of Team Pale Skin Is In, either to run or just be part of the team, let me know - you might get a cool shirt out of it! If you would like to donate and help Team Pale Skin Is In "Run for the Shade", it would be greatly appreciated:
http://www.shadefoundation.org/sunset-run-for-shade.php
Finally, I hope to be a bit better on updating this site with the progress of Team Pale Skin Is In as we continue Tina's mission - education and awareness! Thanks again for all your support...
Todd
Since Tina's passing, I have not been able to officially thank those who have supported us over the last few months. Know that words cannot express the thanks to those whom have done so much for our family and in support of 'Pale Skin Is In'. It has truly been amazing. It has obviously been a difficult couple of months without Tina, but Teya and I are finally starting to get into the swing of it being just the two of us. Luckily I have had the full support of my work, JDA Software, so that has helped the transition immensely. I am also very proud of how my little girl has handled all of this. She definitely learned from her mother! I know this may be a bit late, but thank you...
Many people have been asking, so what is going to happen to Pale Skin Is In? It was always Tina's hope to have Pale Skin Is In educate and raise awareness of melanoma, especially for children, so that is just what we are going to continue to try and do. First and foremost, in Tina's memory we are building a sun shade at the school Tina worked as a pre-school teacher, and loved, Paradise For Tots. I thank everyone who donated to the cause! The project is now in production mode, so I will hopefully have more information in a few short weeks! The Phoenix and Michigan chapters of Team Pale Skin Is In will continue to try to keep Tina's work alive - educating and raising awareness of melanoma!
Also, following up on the success of last year’s PF Chang's half marathon and raising money for the Melanoma Foundation, Team Pale Skin Is In will again be running in the PF Chang's half marathon here in Phoenix (Jan 15, 2012). I was able to find the perfect cause to raise money for - a 501(c)3 non-profit The Shade Foundation (www.shadefoundation.org). It was started by a former Phoenician Shonda Shilling, wife of former MLB pitcher Curt Shilling. Shonda started the foundation back in 2001 after her own battle with melanoma. Their mission is to "To eradicate melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety." I can't think of a better organization to raise money for! This year, we will again be running in the Phoenix PF Chang's half marathon, but a few people will also be running in the Las Vegas PF Chang's half marathon Dec 4th! Last year we raised over $4500 for the Melanoma Foundation, this year we hope to raise that much or more for the Shade Foundation...
If you would like to be part of Team Pale Skin Is In, either to run or just be part of the team, let me know - you might get a cool shirt out of it! If you would like to donate and help Team Pale Skin Is In "Run for the Shade", it would be greatly appreciated:
http://www.shadefoundation.org/sunset-run-for-shade.php
Finally, I hope to be a bit better on updating this site with the progress of Team Pale Skin Is In as we continue Tina's mission - education and awareness! Thanks again for all your support...
Todd
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Memorial Service for Tina...
Wanted to let everyone know we will be having a memorial service for Tina on Tuesday, August 16th at 6:30pm at the Scottsdale Worship Center in Scottsdale, AZ...
Scottsdale Worship Center
6508 East Cactus Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4553
(480) 483-2401
We give more details as we get them...
Scottsdale Worship Center
6508 East Cactus Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4553
(480) 483-2401
We give more details as we get them...
Friday, July 22, 2011
The journey has ended...
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I let you know Tina's journey has ended. She went peacefully this afternoon, and was surrounded by family. Tina's story of her battle with melanoma touched many people, and was an inspiration to all - she will be missed dearly...
We will be having a memorial service on Monday here in Michigan, and will share more information once we get it...
We will be having a memorial service on Monday here in Michigan, and will share more information once we get it...
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Heading home...
Well, we checked Tina out of the hospital today and brough her back to her parents house for the last part of her journey. Her condition has worsened unexpectedly the last week, and after running a number of tests at the hospital, they determined there just wasn't anything they could do to help her. She was happy to be going home though, so at least she can be comfortable and surrounded by family and friends.
It is very hard to see someone so strong, such a fighter, and such an inspiration to so many people, so weak. We all still believe in miracles though, so any prayers or pleasant thoughts would be much apprecaited...
It is very hard to see someone so strong, such a fighter, and such an inspiration to so many people, so weak. We all still believe in miracles though, so any prayers or pleasant thoughts would be much apprecaited...
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