Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Thank You!

Hi Everyone!
I think I'm still recovering from my birthday bash. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed visiting with so many of you. Thank you for making my birthday spectacular!!

I received so many wonderful cards, gifts and donations to the melanoma research foundation. I really appreciate everyone's generosity and kindness and I really enjoyed reading all of my cards. Also, I received a beautiful bathrobe from Lord & Taylor, but unfortunately I don't know who to thank. If anyone knows, please help me solve this mystery.

I also want to send out a big thanks to my dear friends and family who made this party happen. You guys are amazing!!! I am so lucky to have so many supportive, caring and awesome people in my life.

This has been one of the best birthday's of my life. I just feel so happy and so fortunate to be able to celebrate life. Thanks again to all of you who help me to keep strong and positive and for continually providing me with support, love and laughter.

Love,
Erica

3 comments:

Tricia Spurio said...

I wish I could have been there to celebrate with you guys! I am so glad that you had such a great night :)...
Sending love from the midwest...

Mary said...

What a party! Celebrating with you and your wonderful support network was fantastic. Thanks for letting us all share in your special day!
Love,
Mary

Tracy said...

Indeed, what a party! A good time was had by all, although I believe some were disappointed to learn that they didn't know you best :)

We are the lucky ones. As I've said before, you are an inspiration, and you look fabulous to boot!

Love,
Tracy

Team Erica to Run/Walk with Melanoma International Foundation

A smaller Team Erica will head to Villanova, PA for Melanoma International Foundation's (MIF) Safe in the Sun Walk & 5K Run on April 5, 2009.

MIF will also honor Erica by rewarding the top female finisher with an award in Erica's name. Team Erica will be on hand to congratulate the winner.

Anyone is welcome to join Team Erica. For more information, visit: http://melanomaintl.org/.

Team Erica

Congratulations Team Run for Erica!

Team Run for Erica completed the Baltimore Relay Marathon on Saturday, October 11th. The team raised over $1000 for both melanoma organizations (Melanoma International Foundation and Melanoma Research Foundation).

Thank you Team Run for Erica on an awesome race and thank you to those who donated. Below are a few pictures of the team in action!

Team Run for Erica (minus Omar)

Omar getting ready to run

Mary, Chandra and Liz finish their 6 miles

Star and Christian run for the crowd

Tony and Jaime waving to the crowd

Team Run for Erica after the marathon (minus Jenny and Jaime)

Team Erica to run Baltimore Relay Marathon, October 11th

In Memory of Erica....

Baltimore Relay Marathon
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 8:00 AM
http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/

Team Erica relay runners: Christian, Chandra, Jason, Kelly, Jim, Liz, Tony, Mary, Jason, Jenny, Jaime, Omar, and Star are training together Sunday mornings.

What can you do?

Support the team members with lots of encouragement
Make a pledge to a runner or the whole team (donations will be sent to the Melanoma International Foundation)
Go to Baltimore on October 11 to cheer the team on.

Watch the blog for more information to come!!

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica
Erica's crepe myrtle tree by the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA

Plaque dedicating tree in Erica's memory

Plaque dedicating the tree in Erica's memory

A week before admission to Hospice

A week before admission to Hospice
What a beautiful smile!

March 26: Liz, Star, Chandra, Erica and Kelly

March 26: Star, Chandra and Erica

March 12-13: Erica and Christian...check out those smiles!

With Uncle David

Dad, Mom, Erica, Megan, Heather, Chase and Uncle Bill