The Jimmy Fund Walk is only days away!  Many thanks to all of you who have donated to our team's fundraising efforts and who have volunteered to help us put things together for the big day.  You may be wondering who exactly comprises Team Will McFarland/A Wish for Ashley... so now's the time to meet the team (courtesy of my unbiased team profiles… ah the power of being Team Captain… and being the only one with the password to the editing feature of this website)!

Team Will McFarland/ A Wish for Ashley Roster

Team Captain: Audra  
Role: Will’s niece/Ashley’s cousin. 
Walk Day Strengths: the ability to go for incredible amounts of time without food, drink or bathroom breaks. 
Most Likely on the Walk to: keel over from dehydration and refuse medical care. 

Co-Captain: Sister 2
Role: Will’s niece/ Ashley’s cousin.
Walk Day Strengths: superhuman energy level and willingness to make a fool out of herself 
Most Likely on the Walk to: orchestrate a sing-along and still be bouncing around when we reach the finish line.  

Walker Three: Greg 
Role: Sister 2's husband/Ashley’s future fan 
Walk Day Strengths: All-American athletic background
Most Likely on the Walk to: be heckled by his wife, who is not an athlete, when he starts slowing down and she’s just getting started.  

Walker Four: June 
Role: Will’s best friend/ Ashley’s future fan 
Walk Day Strengths: compassionate and understanding 
Most Likely on the Walk to: cheerlead anyone who is doubting that he/she can finish.  

Walker Five:  Kev 
Role: My mom’s partner/ Ashley’s future fan
Walk Day Strengths: former army guy, knows how to ration food and water and respond to potentially dangerous Jimmy Fund Walk situations.  
Most Likely on the Walk to: be an Army of One… by piggy-backing most of the team to the finish line (he’s a tank).  

Walker Six: Mom 
Role: Will’s sister/ Ashley’s aunt 
Walk Day Strengths: she's mini; will easily weave her way through walk crowds 
Most Likely on the Walk to:  Be lovin' the team baseball cap.

Walker Seven (virtual walker… in California): Sister One
Role: Will’s niece/ Ashley’s cousin 
Walk Day Strengths: will still be in bed when we've all walked 7+ miles
Most Likely on the Walk to:  be running around Los Angeles in stilettos and calling all of us after we fall over at the finish line to ask “was it FUN!?!!”

Think my predictions are off? Defend yourself via the 'comment' feature.  Or prove me wrong on Sunday... :) 

Sunday will be a big day for A Wish for Ashley.  Not only will we celebrate Ashley and Will... but it may be the day our first big news piece is printed (not confirmed, but again, stay tuned for details)!  Thank you for your ongoing support, outrageous- and GENIUS- outreach ideas and commitment to granting this wish. 

With love (and a desire for the next few days to pass quickly!!),

Audra
 


Comments

Kev
09/09/2009 19:58

My only concern is the "Tank's" wheels. People should be wearing only authorized footwear that is in accordance with Army regulation 670-1. Socks should be clean and serviceable preferably not made of cotton. This will keep blisters at a minimum. The "Tank" will be carrying a backpack with first aid supplies, munchies, road flares, communication devices, sunblock and various and sundry forms of weaponry. To make the 13.1 mile roadmarch more efficient we will march as a squad and keep in step. Arm swing 9 inches to the front and 6 to the rear. Cadence calling will be optional. My personal favorite is: A yellow bird with a yellow bill was sitting on my window sill. I lured him in with crumbs of bread and then I crushed his F*#!ing head. See you on the march. Love Kev

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