Jack Hardcastle

I think that I’ve turned a corner in my relationship with Natalie Portman. Is this love?

The voter registration deadline in Maryland is October 14, 2008. Make sure you’re registered.

Sunday, October 19th is the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, benefiting breast cancer research. This year, since I will be unable to participate in the race myself, I am “sleeping in for the cure” and attempting to raise money instead.

I have set the reasonably ambitious goal of raising $300. I am hoping to be able to convince 15 people to donate $20 each, and I will match half of every dollar you pledge. If I am successful, then you and I will have together raised enough money to give five women screenings who otherwise would not have had the means to do so.

I’m certain I don’t have to remind you all of the overwhelming prevalence of breast cancer, a disease which affects millions of women each year. Recently, a good friend of mine was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive version, just a few months shy of her 50th birthday. It is difficult to watch her struggle to cope with the exhaustion and the side effects caused by the chemotherapy every week. I hope that someday modern science can provide treatments, screenings, and perhaps even a cure that will obviate the need for our current, medieval methods. Until that day, I intend to support research and screening as best I can.

I hope you’ll help me. Every little bit (even $5) helps towards my goal. Please consider making a donation today.

Thanks, everyone!