Hello, Hola & Salam to all my family and friends,

It's me, Masume!!!  I know you haven't heard from me in a while and when you do, I actually have the nerve to ask you for money!!!  I can honestly tell you I've never done this in my life.  As they say, there's always a first time for everything!!!  If it makes you feel better, it's not actually for me.  I'm not going to buy a new car or go on a shopping spree or buy new shoes for the baby!!!  The reason I've found the courage to send this note to you and beg for money is for a very good cause.  It's for American Cancer Society.  Lauryn and I will be participating in a "Relay for Life" Walkathon here in Whidbey Island in June to raise money and benefit the American Cancer Society to fight cancer. 

My mom and dad are both cancer survivors.  A few of my great friends are breast cancer and ovarian cancer survivors.  One of Todd's family members is a survivor of skin cancer.  A few of our close friends are either being treated for cancer at this time or have survived one form or another or unfortunately have lost their lives to the dreaded disease.  Each and every one of us has known or knows someone who's been touched by cancer.  We're walking to Celebrate their lives and raise funds for research towards its cure.  Most importantly, personally, I'm walking for my daughter, my little nieces and nephews, your daughters and their future.

May God Bless you and your Family.