About Us

The Blister Sisters was formed by Nicole Weaver, an Annapolis resident who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in September 2007.

Nicole has been undergoing chemotherapy since early November and yet has been able to live an almost normal life because of the availbility of recently released drugs to combat nausea and fatigue, two of the most debilitating side effects of the chemotherapy treatments. Impressed and grateful, she decided to raise money for breast cancer.

Promptly joined by a host of energetic and enthusiastic friends, she established the Blister Sisters team to participate in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk in Washington DC in May 2008. Current team members are:

Judy Acosta
Crystal Birnie
Marie Dall'Acqua
Jean McCutchan
Stacy Miller
Parker Stanzione
Kimberly Togman
Danielle Vileno
Brenda Schaeffer
Renee Mehl
Ari Schragger
Jamila Schragger
Katie Kathman
Kay Kimball
Mary Stagg
Joanne Horton

But there is room for more - to join our team for the Avon Walk, sign up at the Blister Sisters page

Our sister team - Save the Coconuts
Marie Dall'Acqua, a well known Eastport businesswoman, has supported Breast Cancer Research for many years, completing several Avon and Susan G Komen walks in years past. This year, she joined up with Kelly Lange, a stage 4 Breast Cancer patient, and formed team Save the Coconuts to raise money and walk in the Susan G Komen walk in October.
When Nicole and Marie discovered each other's efforts, they decided to work together on fundraising activities and the two teams have been working closely together ever since. Marie and Nicole also agreed to join the other's team.
Hence we have two teams, two walks but one important cause.
Check out the Save the Coconuts team website!

Come Train with Us!
Don't want to commit to the Avon or Susan G Komen walks? Come join us on our training walks, and get the benefit of a healthy activity and some fun company.
Simply email Nicole to get access to our group calendar. We walk a variety of distances in and around the Annapolis area, and there are usually a number of walks per week.

Also, don't forget to check out all the fundraising activities we are organizing, and please support us!