Mom and Dad passed away last summer - Mom on June 26th and Dad only 19 days later on July 15. Yes we do miss them terribly, but are so grateful for their lives and our cherished memories.

So this summer, in honor of them both, I am participating in a fundraiser for the American Lung Association® of the Northwest - a three day, 135-mile bicycle ride called the Trek Tri-Island. As you know, Dad died from Lung Cancer. He also had emphysema. Our fundraising bicycle journey will be the weekend of September 8 - 10. The route begins in Seattle and will take us through Port Townsend, the San Juan Islands and Victoria, B.C.

Would you be willing to make a contribution to my trek? My fundraising goal is $1000.

If you would like to make a flat contribution of ten dollars or more, I would be most grateful. Or perhaps you would like to contribute something by the mile. Anything you'd like to donate will help.

Please make your check payable to the American Lung Association® of the Northwest. Your donation is tax deductible. A receipt is enclosed which a statement of how your donation will be used by the American Lung Association® of the Northwest.

Would you like to know more about the trek? Visit the American Lung Association® of the Northwest's website at www.CleanAirAdventures.org and get the full skinny on our upcoming journey.

Thank you for your support.