I joined the National Cervical Cancer Coalition about 6 months ago. Last year they held their 1st Annual NCCC Conference in Washington, DC and about 100 cancer patients and survivors attended. I wasn’t able to go. This year, they’re expecting an even bigger turnout. They’re giving out scholarships to pay for the registration (which is a freaking $165!!), room & board, meals and other stuff in the hopes that more people can show. I applied for a scholarship about a week ago. I just got a call from the Director of Marketing, offering me a $515 scholarship to attend the conference. It pays for 2 nights at the Hilton (holla) plus my $165 registration fee, plus meals and the reception cocktail both nights. Freakin’ love it. It’s gonna be my first time to L.A. and I can’t wait! Plus, the conference is over mid-afternoon on Saturday, which means we get to party it up celebrity-style on Saturday night!!
And then I’ll come back to Philthadelphia, broke as a joke, and have to slave away like the non-celebrity I am at my law firm. Boo.
But until then, I’ll just pretend like I’m part of the rich and famous…
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