Plant it Pink with P. Allen Smith

Dear Komen Friends,

Don't forget this Saturday, March 26th, in downtown North Little Rock, we invite you to join the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and P. Allen Smith on a special Honor's Walk and parade through thousands of pink tulips to celebrate life! We want to fill the streets of Argenta with pink! Pink pom poms, pink hats, pink shirts and anything else pink to show your enthusiasm!

The parade will start at 10:30am near the corner of 5th and Main in the Argenta District in North Little Rock. Look for the North Little Rock pink fire truck! The parade, led by P. Allen Smith, will be approximately 6 blocks long, ending near 6th and Main where there will be children's activities and many local food trucks selling an array of cuisines just in time for lunch! The parade and activities will be filmed for P. Allen Smith's syndicated television show, P. Allen Smith's Garden Home, and other future projects. So, bring the whole family, including children, grandchildren and grandparents for the fun! We will even have a survivor photo taken with P. Allen Smith! Prior to the parade, you are welcome to attend a presentation by P. Allen Smith on "Everything Pink Inside and Outside the Home". This roundtable discussion will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will also have remarks from the Mayor of North Little Rock and John Gaudin from the Argenta Arts District. There is no cost to attend, however, we would ask you to register at http://plantitpinkforkomen.eventbrite.com so we can be prepared for everyone. While at that website, take a look at the other events. You don't want to miss any of the fun!

As always, we thank you for your support, energy, enthusiasm and eagerness to help us stop breast cancer forever! We look forward to seeing you in downtown North Little Rock, this coming Saturday morning. Don't forget to wear your pink!

Shawna ~ Via Amy Treadway

New Leaders

OMG! This has been such a busy few months and we're just getting geared up. I hope you're ready!

I wanted to give you a little update on the Teams Committee before turning you over to them. As we feared last year, Alana Harris and her family have moved due to a change in her husband's career. We are sorry to see them go but wish them the very best and appreciate all of the work Alana has done for us the past few years.

Unfortunately, Judi King is also unable to continue work with the committee. Judi did a great job of keeping all of you informed last year and answering all of your questions. We also wish her well and appreciate her greatly.

But have no fear! I have recruited two more awesome women to be here for you and your teams. And WOW! do they have the energy! Both have been Team Captains for several years and are dedicated to our cause. I am excited to introduce to you Laurie Reynolds and Shawna Long.

Aren't they beautiful? And so very sweet! I know that you will love working with them. You can reach them at the Teams email, teams@komenarkansas.org. Shawna is also reviving the AR RFTC Team Captains facebook page. I will leave it up to these two ladies to tell you more about themselves.

We had our first Race Committee meeting this week and someone will be updating you next week with information from that meeting. Shawna and Laurie are also working to get the Team Captain Letter ready and in the mail to you.

Please make plans to attend the Team Captain Kick-Off on June 5. And don't forget all of the other events going on in the meantime. Remember to check the calendar. Oh, and we were told Wednesday to check out the tulips in Argenta now because they have bloomed early this year.

Looking forward to a great year,
Jill

Hottest Ticket in Town

Have you heard the news? Komen Arkansas has the hottest ticket in town and you don't want to miss it. Come join the fun and get Fired Up for the Cure!

Firefighters from Little Rock, North Little Rock, Alexander and

Bryant will compete for a spot in the upcoming

2012 Fired Up For The Cure® calendar!

And, you can be the judge! How? During the live show on Saturday, April 9th, the audience will watch more than 25 firefighters strut their stuff on the runway and have the chance to vote for their favorites using tokens (tokens can be purchased at the event). Buy your tickets early, there are only 500 for sale - 100 VIP tickets and 400 General Admission tickets!

Tickets (Age 21+ Only)

VIP tickets are $60 and include early admission with reserved seating. Visit with the firefighters at a private happy hour with beer and wine from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and enjoy wings from Buffalo Wild Wings and bar-b-que from Corky's. You will also receive a complimentary calendar in the fall when the calendars are printed. Only 89 65 VIP tickets left!

General Admission tickets are $25 with seating on a first come first served basis. The doors will open at 7:00 pm. Enjoy wings from Buffalo Wild Wings and bar-b-que from Corky's along with beer and wine.

Location
Clear Channel Metroplex Event Center
10800 Colonel Glenn Road
Little Rock, AR 72204

Votes/Tokens
Purchase tokens at the event and vote as many times as you'd like to ensure your favorite firefighters will be featured in the Fired Up For The Cure® calendar. Tokens will be sold in bags of 5 for $5, 15 for $10 and 35 for $20. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.

To purchase tickets, click here and link to www.komenarkansas.org.

Bring a copy of your receipt as your ticket into the event!

See you there,
Jill