Hello to all our sisters & brothers in dance...

I have an announcement regarding one of our beloved friends & teachers in the community, Carolee Cameron. Unfortunately, Carolee has been recently diagnonsed with Breast Cancer. And upon further testing, they have discovered that the cancer has already spread to her lymph nodes. This means that she will soon be facing chemo, radiation, and a possible full mastectomy.

Carolee is handling all of this with much positive and courageous enthusiasm. She even said that she would be grateful to lose her leg hair as it would mean she wouldn't have to shave anymore!! Talk about seeing the silver lining! I love her!

However, Carolee does have some financial concerns. She is going to need to take at least 6 weeks off of work to go through treatment. She only has 6 days of sick time remaining. The Intensive is going to give her enough money for one week off. But that still leaves 4 more weeks uncovered.

So...I know that our community can rise to the occassion and help raise the needed funds for Carolee. I am going to make the April hafla a fundraiser for Carolee. I am also happy to hold a silent auction but I need someone that can run it? Is there anyone out there that could manage the silent auction at the May 24th hafla?

Any other fundrasier ideas would also be appreciated. I'm completely open to doing a car wash. We can do it at the Durango studio on a Sunday sometime.

Also, no matter what your spiritual affiliation, if you have any spiritual practice...please send healing prayer, universal engery, positive thoughts, or what have you to Carolee.

Much love,
Samira
www.bellydanceintensive.com