MessyWorks is all about Women. So why shouldn’t we support a cause that affects women?
Did you know that:
* Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women (excluding skin cancer).
* Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women, second to lung-cancer.
*In 2004
-An estimated 215,990 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States.
- An estimated 40,110 of the cases resulted in death.
-If detected early, the 5 year cancer survival rate for localized breast cancer is 97%.
Early detection is the key to saving lives, but many low-income people can not even afford the minor procedures for detecting the cancer, let alone the expenses associated with the treatment of the disease.
Wouldn’t it be great if a cure could be found? Well, they are working on it, but in the meantime, funds are needed to help with the research and treatment.
That’s where we come in. MessyWorks is looking to do a show or a series of shows dedicated to women and their cause: Breast Cancer. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit breast cancer research and treatment via the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Any girls interested are encouraged to let us know as soon as possible.
No plans have been made , but we will be looking into the possibility as soon as we have enough interest.

Keeping In Touch
It has come to our attention that there are some of you we just can’t seem to get in touch with. We need to have your up-to-date information on file so we may contact you. Please be sure to send us the following information:
*Legal Name
*Nickname
*Mailing Address
*E-Mail Address
*Telephone Number(s)
And we would also like to ask you for a recent photograph of yourself (optional).

Volume 1, Issue 1

Messy Works and Breast Cancer

Feb. 2005

Starting in next months issue, we will be seeking input and submissions from our girls and our fans. There will be a Guest Columnist section, for stories from our own MW ladies and a fans section for input from our admirers.
So get you submissions in. The deadline will be Feb. 28, as our next issue is due out Mar. 1.
We are looking for photos, stories, etc. anything related to MW, Women, and other things that are on your minds.
MessyWorks
C/O Shadow Fire Promotions , Inc.
PO Box 9088
Waukegan, IL 60079-9088
messyworks@yahoogroups.com

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We now have MessyWorks clothing and accessories available for purchase.
Visit our online store at :
http://www.cafepress.com/messyworks
We are seeking donations and sponsorships so that we can do our shows. How about fundraisers too? Ideas are invited. Submit your thoughts on what we can do to raise money . We would love to see everyone involved in raising funds to help make MessyWorks a booming success. We need to get our name out there, find funds, and recruit some more ladies! Let’s work together and make MW grow.
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Newsletter compiled by:
Stephanie D. Stokley, MessyWorks Regional Coordinator, MO Division

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Got Messy? (Valenti)
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receiving this is eligible to vote. Voting will end on Feb. 28, 2005, as we have already made an extension to allow everyone the chance to give their input. We don’t want anyone to miss out!!!
Thanks!
MessyWorks Staff

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