March 15, 2010 (Denver) — Performance Ready, one of the nation’s top fitness, figure and bikini competitive teams, has a team member who is fighting for more than a fit figure—she’s fighting for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLC) Woman of the Year campaign. This honor is presented to the woman who raises the highest amount of funds for the LLC during a 10-week campaign.
Last March, Denver resident Ashley Erickson’s husband, Mike, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at just 26 years old. After six months of treatment, Mike is now in remission, and Ashley is working to support Mike and others with leukemia and lymphoma to raise funds to find a cure.
“When Mike was diagnosed, our lives were changed in a matter of seconds, as we went from two healthy people in our 20’s planning our wedding, to preparing ourselves for the hard road of cancer including chemotherapy and radiation treatment,” said Ashley Erickson. “As a candidate for the LLS Woman of the Year campaign, I agreed to this challenge to help fight the blood cancers that have personally affected our family. I want to raise funds to help LLS in its efforts to find a cure for blood cancers and to assist patients and families, like ours, battle this disease.”
Erickson’s goal is to raise $60,000 toward the campaign, which runs through May 14, 2010. She has planned a few events to help raise funds, including:
• Denver Cocktail Party: On March 25 from 7-10 p.m. at Sushi Hai, 3600 W. 32nd Ave, Denver: For a $10 entry fee to be given directly to LLS, guests will enjoy a silent auction, drink and food specials, DJ entertainment and a fun night with friends.
• Final Four Bracket Challenge: Calling all basketball lovers—for a $20 entry fee you will enter into the challenge and the winners will be eligible for prizes. Participation options: send an email to ALB014@hotmail.com to obtain your bracket. Brackets due March 16th.
• Denver Canvas and Cocktails: April 13th at 6:30. Come join us for a night filled with painting and cocktails in Cherry Creek. For $40 you will get your canvas, paint, and a drink to start the night off right. To sign up, please visit: http://www.canvasandcocktails.com.
For more information about Erickson’s campaign, or to donate online, visit: http://rmt.mwoy.llsevent.org/pledge/index.cfm?mid=AERICKSON.
About Performance Ready
Carla Sanchez, C.S.C.S. (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and IFBB (International Federation of Body Builders) Pro, is lead trainer and owner of Performance Ready. A former Denver Broncos cheerleader, personal trainer and three-time recipient of the Colorado NPC Trainer of the Year award, she coaches and advises each Performance Ready team member through individualized training programs, diet planning, pre-contest preparation and ongoing team workouts, camps and seminars.
Performance Ready team members are regularly active within the community, participating in activities such as a Toys for Tots drive; a backpack drive for school children; Easter basket delivery to children at The Children’s Hospital; and the Komen Denver Race for the Cure. For more information, please visit www.performanceready.com.