Make Joel bald!

As you know, in late September my sister Kim was diagnosed with breast cancer. My wife and I flew up to Pennsylvania to be with her for her surgery, and help out. While there her local spa was doing a “Get pinked” promotion where people could get a pink streak in their hair to benefit the cure, and promote awareness…we’ve all done that.

We are trying to raise money for the Susan G Komen for the cure. Please see below. We have put together a page on eBay where people can donate to us having our heads shaved. Please click on the link below to check it out, donate, and if you'd like... make me get my head shaved. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190168223954&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=009

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Kim, me, and my brother-in-law Bill

Some of you may know this, but my sister Kim was diagnosed with breast cancer, a few weeks ago. October is breast cancer awareness month. My wife and I flew to Pennsylvania to be with Kim for her surgery, and recovery. While there, her favorite spa/salon was doing a promotion for folks to "get pinked" and donate to the cure. The whole family has done it, and are walking around with pink streaks in our hair. We get lots of looks, and lots of questions, which in addition to the money raised, is the point.



We have also agreed to shave our heads when Kim gets chemotherapy. We hope to raise a few dollars by doing so, but the main point is to support her in a very tough time for a woman. I will post details here about the fund raiser if any of you would like to support that. You will actually be able to choose a head, and have it shaved in your name...or just make a donation.

Meanwhile in Naples, and Bay Colony, October is the tip of the iceberg for "season." I have seen car carriers, more traffic, and more people around in general. If this applies to you, welcome back, if you aren't here yet, the weather is getting into the perfect range, and local business are gearing up to see you. We have a few more Starbucks, some road work completed (and of course some started), and the sun is shining.

Viva La Cure

Saks Fifth Avenue, and Mercedes-Benz are holding what sounds to me like a fun, and fruitfull event in October. Shop The Weekend to benefit Bosom Buddies of Collier County, Women's Cancer Research Fund, and other charities. The events will be held October 18th-21st.

Thursday October 18th at 9 am there will be a complimentary breakfast to kick of Key to the Cure, with special collections being shown by Lida Baday, Eliza Gray, Tosca, and meet designed henry Schickering. Friday October 19th, 4-6pm there's an afternoon wine tasting with hors d'oevres hosted by Bricktops.

I always love to support a good cause, and with this one being so close, and sounding like so much fun, its sure to be a winner.

To RSVP or for more information please call 239-592-5900