Wednesday, November 24, 2010

some details...


Embarrassing photo #2. I thought I would get in the spirit of Movember....but the cat was clear in her dislike for my sexy new facial hair!

Ok, so some people have inquired about my fundraising account details..so here they be.
Bank: Vancity Credit Union (deposit at vancity any branch)
Acct. name: Clare Boggan Trust Account
Acct. # 644633
Branch # 3
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Pay pal account email address:  clareboggan@yahoo.co.uk



Big love and thanks to everyone! 


Tuesday, November 23, 2010

This is how it is..


Okay, now that you've had a good laugh, and I've completely embarrassed myself...we can get a little more serious.
Many of you reading this will already know that I was diagnosed with metastatic cancer 3 years ago. A ridiculously rare type of cancer (Myxofibrosarcoma...say that 10 times fast!) that came with a label that read ''incurable.'' Do I believe it? No. I am up for the challenge and so far have managed it well for the past 3 years, through diet, exercise, positive attitude, Acupuncture, etc. On the conventional side, I have had 3 rounds of radiation and 8 operations that have left me with a bad ass gangster limp, and painful sleepless nights..but I keep on keeping on because life is beautiful and I love my life.
I have recently been told, by the conventional world, that there is nothing else that can be done for me. The cancer is progressing slowly, but surely, and I'm left with the decision ''what the f#%k do I do now?'' I have spent many hours racking my brains, researching, crying, feeling angry, scared and fed up. The only option I have now is to seek treatment out of country, which is looking somewhat promising. 
This is good. I still have options. But unfortunately these options come at a massively huge price...a whooping $30,000 at least. There aren't enough funds in my close circle to cover the costs, so this is where some big ass fundraising comes into play. Various events are already in the works and hopefully you can help. The beautiful miss Olivia is planning a wee shindig at the Prophouse in February. A silent auction is being planned by the fam and friends. My wonderful friend, Lynn,  is running a half-marathon to raise $$. Nat, Ollie and Cass have teamed up and are organizing a fabulous music event. And many others have offered their amazing talents to contribute to my cause. 
At this point, I need all the help I can get, whether it be in donations of money, ideas, talents or time. I will keep you all posted on my progress and upcoming events. In the meantime if you need to contact me, please do so at clareboggan@gmail.com
Thank you all for your continuing love and support!
-CB

"Love is always the answer to healing of any sort."