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March 27, 2008
Walking for the Cure
Every year, I participate in our local Race for the Cure event. I think of my mother every year when I attend who, incidentally, passed away from breast cancer the same year that the Race for the Cure in my area began and her sister, my Aunt Betty, who also passed away from breast cancer. So, this year, I am also going to be walking with my sister, Abby, and my cousin, Jessica, in the Komen 3 Day Walk. We will be participating in the Washington, D.C. walk on October 3-5, 2008. It's a little different committing to walking 20 miles a day for three days than it is to walk a mere 3 miles for one quick event. In addition, there is a fundraising committment with the 3 day walk of $2200. It'll be a challenge, no doubt. But I think about each year, when I go to the race and see all of those survivors walking alongside me and the signs worn in celebration of survivors as well as signs worn, like mine, in memory of those we have lost to this terrible disease...I can't help but feel overwhelmed and emotional and sad and hopeful all at once. It feels good to be doing something to help find a cure. I will be posting more about my preparation for this event over the next few months. Stay tuned!
Posted by Jon at March 27, 2008 09:40 PM