As gratifying as all this is, I am getting a little anxious about it all, and in many ways will be glad when it is over. Hopefully we will have achieved the start of a major funding campaign to get that desperately needed early detection method. They are helping us with publicising the event by delivery posters and leaflets to hospitals, and sending out letters about the Rally. We are hoping to get radio and maybe tv interviews the week before the Rally. I am truly grateful to them for this.
Highest cost is the printing of leaflets and posters to advertise the event.
Next is the production of 5,000 teal ribbons and safety pins, attached to small cards. The cards are printed with the symptoms and other useful information. We also have costs for hire of stage, lectern, PA system, tables and chairs. We have arranged to have a 'dedication ceremony' at the end of the Rally. The audience will be invited to paint on large canvasses - a name perhaps, or something which maybe signifies a loved one.