That's how much y'all donated to St. Baldrick's this year. That's over a thousand bucks that will go to Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance, and will benefit research into childhood cancers.
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| 2018 Before and After |
But next year I think we'll plan better and find parking closer to the bar so we can hang afterward, get a drink, and have some fun.
Every year, just before the event, I have that omg what the hell am I doing? feeling, and I kinda don't want to go. But I really want the t-shirt, so... LOL
Every year, during the event, I feel super exposed.
Every year, after the event, I dread the looks I'm going to get. For the next 3 weeks or so, if I don't have a hat on, there will be some staring, and it's a whole different level than the staring that goes on when I dye my hair. With that, I know what people are thinking and it's largely positive. Most people dig it, a few think I'm an idiot. And that's fine.
With this, people aren't sure what the hell is going on. So they look longer than they usually would, and what I see is someone conflicted: is that lady sick or what? Why the hell else would someone her age do that?
Once in a while someone asks, and I tell them about St, Baldrick's, almost always get a Ooh I should do that! and they ask for the website.
If even one of the dozen people who had asked in the last couple of years go on to participate, it's a win.
This is likely to be my only charity even this year when I fundraise. There are a few others I'm interested in, but I'll self-fund those...then if something comes up and I can't go, I won't feel bad.
Well, I will, but only because I miss out on the t-shirt.
$1205, peoples. That's five bucks over my goal. You did this, and I am touched and amazed.
And I can't thank you enough.
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