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DECEMBER 7, 2008
Buddy Search REALLY is coming, we're testing the chat functionality now and hope to have it all up and running by the end of the year. Please bear with us.

NOVEMBER 12, 2008
Greetings from Austin, Texas where we are meeting over 100 members of the Lance Armstrong Foundation's Young Adult Alliance. We have been a charter member since the Alliance was formed, and it's good to be back here working with so many like-minded, passionate people.

We are pleased to use the conference as a forum to debut our new TV/Viral ad, as well as, demo our forthcoming Buddy Search tool that matches up patients, survivors and caregivers based on their age, diagnosis, interests and more.

We are also looking for some help in the areas listed below. If you, or someone you know is interested, please get in touch.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We are looking for someone to take the reins and grow the organization in 2009. Experience working in and/or managing a non-profit is a plus, but not required. A basic understanding of Young Adult cancer issues is important as is experience as either a patient, survivor or caregiver. Duties may include development/distribution of PR materials, working with global PR, web dev and sponsorship partners, fund-raising, media relations, development of current and future programs including the “Prepare to Live Adventure Series,” and the “Is/Isn’t Online Film Festival.”

GRANT WRITER/S
Put your networking and writing skills to work for a good cause on a part-time basis, on your own schedule. Previous experience a bonus, but not required. Good writing, computer/web surfing and networking skills essential.

CFO
This is a role that requires a minimal amount of time and mainly (at this time) serves on paper to meet US Gov’t. requirements for all 501(c)3 non-profit orgs. Other responsibilities may include help with annual tax filings and status, periodic record keeping and updating, and as we grow, financial advice relating to fund-raising, allocation of funds, etc.

AMBASSADORS
We are always looking for people to represent our organization around the world to create and take advantage of media and PR opportunities, as well as spread the word about our various resources. Of particular need are people based in the UK
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
Our first ever TV/Web Viral Ad is almost done. In the ad a cancer patient turns the tables on the Grim Reaper and forces him to run for his life. Take a look at the still below.

Produced and directed by Notice Corp. in Sydney with lots of help from several generous people and business without whom this ad would never have gotten made.

Special Thanks To:

Our Awesome Crew:
Simon Higgins, Damien Drew, Ian Astridge, Tanya Fraser, Craig Sykes, Terry Cook, Gerard Maher, Nigel Fox, Mariel Thomas, Andrew Piggott, Matt Ireland, David Birrell, Paul Trefry & Clair Reynolds.

The All-Star Cast:
Carolyn Cafe - Nurse
Michael Pickering - Patient
Ben Peacock - Grim Reaper (and ironically a testicular cancer survivor whose book will soon be available in our online bookshop)

Our Kind Suppliers:
Panavision Australia (Paul Jackson)
Pepsi
Nestle
Sandcastle Studios (Chris Cudlipp)
SongZu (Mark Rivett)
Cutting Edge (Stuart Monksfield)

And big shout out to David Faktor at St. Vincent's Hospital.

Look for the ad here, online and on TV soon!

AUGUST 11, 2008
Great news! We've finally found a great company to help us build the back end of our long awaited and much ballyhooed BUDDY SEARCH tool. Stay tunes for updates and lokk for it towards the end of the year. Special thanks to the crew at Artyllect for getting stuck into it with us. We're very grateful and pleased to have their help making this life saving and changing resource a reality.

Also this month we introduce a new "Sex & Relationships" Link section - send in yours today as this is a very important and often ignored issue for Young Adults coping with cancer.

June 1, 2008
FUNDRAISING DRIVE ON NOW: Little things can make a big difference. Like knowing you're not alone and that people are out there that can help. The trick is finding them. By helping with a small tax deductible donation today you take us one step closer to connecting Young Adults coping with cancer tomorrow. All funds will be used to complete our Buddy Search Buddy Search Buddy Search tool now in development.

May 25, 2008
Check us out in Heal Magazine!

January 5, 2008
We're back and wow - what a break. We're still feeling the joy from our trek in October up to Mt. Everest Base Camp. What an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience - special thanks to our partners in rock Love Hope Strength and shouts out to James, Mike and Shannon for making it all happen.

We'll look forward to working closely with LHS in the future to bring more awareness to cancer issues and expand our offering here at Prepare to Live as well.

HELP WANTED > Prepare to Live is looking for a new CFO as well as people to represent our organization in the UK. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please get in touch. Also - Anyone interested in getting involved on a part-time basis with daily operations of P2L please email us. We could use your help.

This year, help spread the word about Prepare to Live - check out our mySpace page and take a moment and Digg Us!

Here's to a great oh-eight!

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