The Donate Life Walk/Run 5K/1K is Saturday April 25, 2009.

Im going to RUN this; its true.  And for those of you know me well, you know I used to teach cycling at the gym and take great pride in the biceps I call my GUNS.

My friends Andrew O'Melia and Shannon Faseler are helping me get ready: I now own a sports bra and running shoes.  Judith, my dietician at the Renal Center, has got me back on fruits and veggies.  (Please dont tell her about the flourless chocolate cake I had last night.  Man, it was good.)  Im trying to walk at least half an hour everyday, which may not sound like alot but with teaching 6 classes and 4 shows coming up in November, it is a challenge.

And Mikie is running too.  

Join our team.

-posted by AMY

Mike has been having a little trouble again.

He is not headed to the hospital we hope but he is getting new tests. There have been some incidents in the last few days and the doctors think he may be having some neurological issues. I have been told this is common for Kidney transplant patients. He had an MRI today and there was good results. He has to be on a heart monitor for a 24 our period this week and than some more tests. 

Keep good thoughts out for him. Your always here for us and it helps a great deal. Thanks

Andrea

Also featured at the Arts Pavilion in Nov. and Dec.

Karen Brown, Eric Stoner, Kiara Kitagawa, Amy Caterina and James Lorigan

Arts Pavilion job is moving along

I am spending two plus days a week working at my new job at the Arts Pavilion. So far all is working out well. Lost to learn many new people to meet and a few challenges already.

The College is beautiful. Like being on a mini vacation. Really, you will need to come see it for yourself.

My first show is coming along. Some artists that I admire. I hope you will all try to attend the big November opening and December closing holiday party!

Orange Coast needs our energy and we need to light up the Pavilion and show the students what  great experience they can have enjoying arts and meeting new people. So, come and enjoy with us. 

November 12- December 12, 2008 

Elizabeth Turk, Kirara Kawatchi, Eric Stoner and Karen Brown
Main Gallery
James F. Lorigan– Paintings
Project Room
Amy Caterina – We need to ask the trees for permission
Young Gallery

Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4-8 pm.

Closing Party: Friday, December 12, 2008 7-10 pm.

Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion/ Visual and Performing Arts

Off Fairview on Merrimac Way in Costa Mesa CA. 

park in the last lot D.

Leaf Drawing by Elizabeth Turk!

Donate Life 2009

Just go contacted by Donate Life for 2009 Wal for Life today. They are starting to get warmed up for another amazing event. I plan to have another team Mikie group meet up and go out to rise funds fir Donte Life. I hope all who have read this blog will join us  on Saturday April 25th 2009. I will be in touch with another team to register with for 2009. 

So hang tight. 

Much love! 

Andrea

Donate Life 5K Run/Walk
and 1K Fitness Run

What: A non-competitive Certified 5K/1K Run/Walk to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation while benefiting Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry.
Who: All runners and walkers, dialysis patients, transplant recipients, organ donors, donors families, allied health professionals, students, CSUF students, and CSUF alumni are invited to come out and participate! Donor families are invited to make their own patch for the OneLegacy Bridging Lives Quilt

When: Saturday, April 25th, 2009. The race celebrates the last days of National Donate Life Month.

Where: California State University, Fullerton campus, around Memorial Grove. 800 State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA.