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Fundraising Stats

Team Goal:
$30000

Raised so far:
$0

Team Members:
2

Alan Lau

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Why am I participating in the 24 hour Dance-A-Thon?

I love dancing the Lindy Hop and got involve with a fantastic performance class at CCSF.  Two years ago Nikki Marvin and Mikey Pedroza visited my Lindy Hop performance class to teach us a dance routine called the Black Bottom.    Nikki and Mikey were from Atomic Ballroom in Irvine and they performed the routine at the 24 hour Dance-A-Thon.   They encourage us to join the Dance-A-Thon to benefit Cancer Research and have a great time dancing.    So, last year Christine Nguyen organized our performance team, the Hot Bloods, to make a trip down to Irvine and participate at the 2009 Dance-A-Thon.   I was excited about going to the event but because of a schedule conflict missed the event.    So, I promised myself that I would make it a priority for 2010. 
        Video of Hot Bloods performing the Black Bottom

The second reason I’m attending is to benefit Cancer Research because of all the people I know who have been effected by cancer.   I still remember the days when cancer was almost always terminal.   Because of charity events like the Dance-A-Thon which help fund cancer research and treatment, today many people have the hope of defeating cancer and living a full and healthy life.

I’m dedicating my efforts to my Brother-in-Law  Tommy Lee.   He had Liver Cancer as a result of Hepatitis which is common with Asians.   The 5 year survial rate for Liver Cancer is still less than 10%.   He passed away from Liver Cancer in 2003 after a long courageous fight.   He never gave up the hope of defeating cancer, even after his doctors had given up.   It’s my hope that with more research, Liver Cancer will one day be a battle easily won.

I need your help to reach me goal of $1000, so please sponsor me for $25 or more, but any amount will help.     If you love to Lindy Hop consider joining Team San Francisco.

Thanks for your support!

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3 Responses to “Alan Lau”

  1. Rhonda Louie says:
    February 19, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Al,
    Loved the video of your new passion, Lindy Hop. You are so adventurous in getting out there with new things to try. Maybe it helps that you have rhythm from drumming. I’m excited that you’ll be attending the Dance-a-Thon in Irvine. Have lots of fun.

    Thanks to folks like you, I’m hoping we will have a cure for cancer in our life time. We don’t know when it’s our time but comforting those who are suffering is something we can all strive to do.

    I’d be happy to sponsor your efforts.
    Rhonda

  2. Christine says:
    February 25, 2010 at 4:40 am

    Alan,

    This is quite moving! I’m so happy to see these dedication pages sprout up.

    ~ Christine

  3. Keith & Mei Siang says:
    March 16, 2010 at 3:03 am

    Hi Alan,

    Having both of our mothers as cancer patients, we value your fundraising effort while having fun with dancing. It is such a brilliant idea. We have great admiration for your charity work. Keep up the good work and do keep us posted of video feed.

    Best wishes,
    Keith & Mei Siang

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