ColonPalooza 9

I am excited to be charged with making the plans for the ninth Colon Palooza, a celebration of life for Colon Cancer Survivors and their invited guests. Who appointed me? Well, I guess I was in the right place at the right time last Fall at CP8 in Ft. Worth, TX. This year our weekend celebration is in Chicago from Thursday October 12- Sunday October 15. Many of you may have already seen Scouty's post regarding CP9- she is helping to get the word out as we are hoping this year's event will top the charts with attendance. I have celebrated at 5 previous Paloozas and cherish my weekends with others who really do understand how I feel because they've been there! There is an immediate bond between us and it's a weekend full of fun. Hope ya'll can join us!

If traveling to Chicago and need a place to stay, hotel rooms have been blocked at the Embassy Suites 600 N State Street 312-932-1004. Here is a link to cut and paste for hotel information:
http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/C/CHIDWES-CP9-20111012/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Our group name: CP9


Over the summer, we'll be working on an itinerary for the weekend which will provide many opportunities to talk and get to know one another and sightseeing. Attendees can come to any and all group outings.

Although I am no longer a regular on the board as needs change in different stages of our lives, I am greatful for the board for providing a place to vent, ask questions, and for the friendships formed as a result of taking the first step and attending a Palooza to meet some of the folks I'd been chatting with. I had no idea what to expect at the first Paolooza I attended-(will these people be weird?, what if I hate it?, will it be a weekend of sorrow?) It was a blast! And yes, some of us are weird. Everyone was there to have a good time and celebrate.

Suzann-CC Stage 3 Survivor!