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Welcome to the website for
Iris Shen-Van Buren

for the 2008 Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk!

I finished my 4th walk in the Breast Cancer 3-Day
on August 8-10 in Chicago, IL!


Update on 08/28/08
I'm finally back in town from my 3-Day and my vacation!
This year, I raised $3,676.00 in donations
for a grand total of $11,621.25 raised
since my first walk in 2005!!
I am now starting to train for my walk
in Michigan in August, 2009!

To donate to my 2009 walk go to the following site:
http://www.the3day.org/goto/IrisSVB2009Michigan
Update on 08/08/08
Wish me luck!!! I'm on my way to the walk!!!!!




"Pink-a-Palooza 2008", my BBQ and Mini Concert Fundraiser on July 20, 2008 Was a smashing success!!!!
About 80 of my friends and family came together for a sunny afternoon filled with food, music, a silent auction and fun!!
I have raised over $2,400 (and still counting!) at the party for Breast Cancer!
If you would like information about future Pink-a-Palooza parties,
please contact me: Iris Shen-Van Buren

[Pink-a-palooza Logo Here]


Limited Edition "Pink-a-Palooza 2008" Buttons will be available for $5, with all proceeds going towards my 3-Day Walk!


This year's music features:

[http://www.myspace.com/askaliceband - Ask  Alice Picture Here]
Ask Alice

with special guests

[http://http://www.myspace.com/michelewhitlow   - Michele Whitlow Picture Here]
Michele Whitlow

[http://www.myspace.com/davidmanchel - David Manchel Picture Here]
David Manchel

[http://www.myspace.com/seanzmusic - Sean Z Picture Here]
Sean Z Band

and other special guest musicians!

A special CD, "Pink-a-palooza 2008" will be released after the fundraiser on July 20, 2008. It will include the 3 specially written 3-Day songs by my husband, Eric as well as music from the Pink-A-Palooza 2008 Artists! If you are interested in a CD, please email me!



Here are some of the Silent Auction Items which will be auctioned on July 20th!
Cooking Class for 6 people
3-1/2 lbs of gourmet Popcorn
Coffee
Gift Certificate for Clothing
DVD Player
Breast Cancer 3-Day Blankets
Hand Knitted Socks
Jewelry
5 Private 1-hour Tutoring Sessions
Designer Purse
Gift Basket
Think Pink Hand-painted Pins
Artist Trading Cards
Artist Post Cards
Hand Knit Pillow
Keratase Hair Products & Bag
(and more)


Special thanks to the following friends, businesses and sponsors
who have helped to make Pink-A-Palooza 2008 possible:


My husband, Eric, without whom this would not have been possible!
My Parents, John & Theresa Shen
who have always lended their loving support,
throughout all of my "crazy endeavors"
and
Janet Adkins
Ask Alice
Chaud Jeans - Royal Oak, MI
The Coney Man - Detroit, MI
Edwards Cafe & Caterer - Northvile, MI
Jason Hall & Family
Dale and Thomas Popcorn - Royal Oak, MI
David Manchel
Stacy Marquez
Jennifer's Cafe, Commerce, MI
Paramount Coffee, Lansing, MI
Joanne Kubiak
Palazzolo Salon
Cheryl Pope
PureButtons.com - Custom Buttons, Promotional Buttons
Sole Sisters, Royal Oak, MI
Jen Sullivan
Michele Whitlow
Sean Ziegenhagen (aka Sean Z)





Donate to my 2008 Walk and get a chance to win a specially hand-knitted & crocheted Blanket!

This year, I have created several specially knitted & crocheted blankets to raise funds for my 2008 walk in Chicago..

3-Day Blanket No. 1

3-Day Blanket no. 2

Over 40 volunteer knitters and crocheters from all over the U.S. are currently assisting me in creating 4 special Blankets in honor of the Breast Cancer 3-Day and my 4th walk!!

Each Blanket is made of 20 knitted or crocheted squares, representing each of the 20 miles I walk during the 3 Day!
Each person who donates at least $10 towards my walk will entered into a drawing for 1 of the blankets. 1 blanket will be auctioned off at my fundraiser on July 20th. and 1 blanket will be given to my biggest Donor as of August 8, 2008. 1 blanket will be given away by drawing on August 7, 2008.
I also have
pink ribbon breast cancer pins, car antenna toppers and pink rubber bracelets, Breast Cancer keychains and other goodies for sale, too!

For those who donate over $100 to my walk, I am
hand-knitting socks (contact me beforehand and send me your foot measurements).

The following women (and men) have lovingly donated their love, time, hands and yarn
to help me create 4 special 3 Day Fundraiser blankets.
** List currently under construction **



Why I Walk...

I walk because I can...

I walk because my best friend's mom is a breast cancer survivor

I walk because my husband's grandma (who passed away at the age of 95 in 2005) was a breast cancer survivor

I walk in honor of my friend, Candie...and I pray that she will also become a long-term breast cancer survivor...

I walk in honor of my other friends and classmates who are breast cancer survivors or are currently undergoing treatment...

I walk because I care.

I walk because I believe I can make a difference....

I walk because I can and others can't.

As a child, I wanted to do cancer research and to become a doctor...

As a college student, my life plans changed....

I married my husband, Eric, (who now works at a university doing cancer research).

I believe my job at a university could result in a future student working on cancer research.

I believe that the 3-Day walk is one way I can make the difference I envisioned as a child
and I hope that you can be a part of it, too...


Do you want to get Involved as a Crew or Volunteer member (but aren't ready to walk 60 miles)?
Go to the Breast Cancer 3 Day web site to check out the details!
Click on the link to get involved with the Crew/ Volunteer for details on how to be a part of the 3 Day (without walking)!
Crew and Volunteers only need to pay the registration fees, but are not required to fundraise.



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Thank you for taking the time to visit my website!

Think Pink!!!


Iris Shen-Van Buren

Click on the links below to read about my adventures through the years.

Breast Cancer 3 Day Walker - Michigan, 2005
Breast Cancer 3 Day Walker - Michigan, 2006
Team "Think Pink!" Captain - 2005, 2006
Breast Cancer 3 Day Walker - Atlanta 2007
Breast Cancer 3 Day Walker - Chicago 2008


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