June 2012 - The ALS Association Greater Sacramento

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Jumping out of a Proper Plane on Purpose: By Cathy Speck Page 12 Look, up in the sky! It's a speck; it's a dot; it's getting bigger; it looks human-ish; it's two flying humans. Wow! It's a parachute, a brightly colored parachute, and it's beautifully and gracefully floating through the sky with two humans gripping on to their straps. They're getting closer, and I can see... hey, that's my friend April in that tandem splendor! Cathy Speck—Post Jump with Sean Harrison, April 2010 After my dear friend April landed safely with her instructor aka "jump master" at SkyDance Skydiving at the Yolo County Airport, she had a few things to say. When she caught her breath “At first, it's kind of a terrifying experience, but eventually you realize that it will all be okay.” Later, when April Kamen and I were hanging out on the ground waiting for others to jump, a handsome, well-dressed man holding a microphone approached me: "So, Cathy, tell me what's going on here today." I kind of heard what he said, but really my mind was goin' round and ‘round: who IS this guy? Wait, he's Richard Sharp the TV news reporter from KCRA channel 3! Then instead of speaking into his microphone, I spun around in circles, and yelped excitedly like our doggie Mazie does when we come home from work. Fortunately April jumped in and saved the moment on air by chiming in: "When people get the ALS diagnosis, it's like being shoved out of a plane, with no parachute, and they don't know what's going to happen to them," she said still gleaming. As co-producer of the event, I like to affirm that ALS Skydiving Specktacular has really taken off, just like a plane. “Everyone was invited to skydive or hang out, have a picnic and watch friends flying toward earth, but I emphasize that the purpose of this event is to raise awareness for ALS and raise money so that the Specktaculars can give a super big chunk of money to the Walk to Defeat ALS. "We are determined to raise $15,000 toward improving quality of life for PALS, and finding a cure for ALS, most commonly called Lou Gehrig’s Disease says event co-producer Jae Templeton. The Specktaculars, a team composed of friends, family and co-workers of former Davis Food Co-op Safety Director, singer-songwriter and native Davisite Cathy Speck, will be walking for our cause at the October 6th Sacramento Walk to Defeat ALS. “In my opinion, any ALSSAC event is a unique opportunity to talk personally with ALS staff, people who have ALS and their families and friends”. The mission of ALSSAC (ALS Association, Sacramento Area Chapter) is to empower people with ALS and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support, and to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research. I declare truthfully, and often, that ALSSAC has saved my life. Well, you know, I'm going to die of ALS, but I'm not done yet, and ALSSAC keeps me going." Here is a link to the KCRA video on Yahoo! http://news.yahoo.com/ video/sacramentokcra-28855299/skydivers-fill-skies-for-a-l-s- 29357288.html Sac Bee News: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/22/4506864/supporters-takeleap-of-faith.html Here is a link to the Sacramento Bee's photo essay: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/20/4504039/als-skydivingspecktacular.html?mi_rss=Photo%20Galleries Cathy Speck, Linda Duval and Robin Terra: enjoying the shade and view of skydivers!
Lessons (horseback, tennis, golf, ski, etc.) Wine packages Jewelry Sports tickets/package or jersey Electronics/gadgets Concert/theatre tickets Sporting equipment Spa/beauty packages Bath/body products Rounds of golf at local country clubs/courses Dinner party Private plane ride/trip Digital camera/accessories Unique home/garden items Summer Soiree “Wish List” Looking for ways to help The ALS Association raise funds? Consider making a donation tour Star/ALSA Walk of Fame Raffle or our Live Auction being held on Saturday, June 23rd and you’ll help us find a cure for ALS. Themed basket ideas: Holiday, Relaxation, Chocolate/Gourmet treats, Coffee or tea, Bath & Body, Movie Night/Family game night, Music, Travel activities for kids, Tailgate, BBQ, Picnic, Gardening, Pool party, Romance. Call Amy Sugimoto at the Chapter office ( 916) 979- 9265. for more information or to make a donation. Live/Super Silent Ideas! unique “can’t-be-bought-in-stores” items Auto show tickets/night out Caribbean vacation Ladies getaway to Chicago, NYC or Las Vegas – (spa, shopping, gourmet restaurant, etc.) Kentucky Derby package Pebble Beach golf trip Car lease Use of a suite/box seats – sports or concerts/events Pig roast/hay ride party San Francisco/Napa Valley weekend Golf package exclusive Los Angeles/Hollywood – movie/TV set trip Oprah tickets/Chicago trip Golf/poker/cigars day for the guys Multi-family cookout & activity Paris trip American Girl Chicago or NYC trip Grand Canyon or Yellowstone package Autographed sports memorabilia or jerseys Use of a vacation home/timeshare Airfare Volunteers Needed! Have you ever wanted to volunteer for a special event? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to show your support of The ALS Association, Greater Sacramento Chapter. We need volunteers for set up, clean up, auction, and serving food and drinks. For more information please contact Alycia Cahill at 916-979-9265
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