Several years ago I wanted to get back to running...I was looking for something I could do within the community. I came across The Race for the Cure here in Portland. The first year I participated in the mile walk. Then for the last three years I have ran in the women's 5k race.
My best friend Joanna's mother died of breast cancer when she was 18 years old. I had invited Jojo to join me in participating for the cause since she had experienced it first hand. We wore tags that displayed "In Memory of Margaret" , also my mother's best friend Anna died serveral years ago do to breast cancer. I felt proud to be joining thousands of women(along with Jojo) that day to support those who have lost the battle, those currently battling, and those who have survived breast cancer. I get a rush from seeing all of Portland flooded in pink, it is amazing! This year Bryce, Joanna, her son Nathan(same age as Bryce) and then Jojo's two sisters and I will all be walking the 5k together. If you would like to view the website or ever donate to finding a cure for breast cancer here is the website... http://www.komenoregon.org/
Wish us Good Luck!
6 comments:
Good luck with your walk! I think it is so great that Bryce is walking with you. We should find one here to participate in! Good for y'all!
Where did you find that pink ribbon? I tried to find something like that to put on mine but I couldn't! Oh well I am not nearly as talented as you. Looking forward to Sunday! It should be so much fun!
Good luck!
I have done the walk here in Dallas before and it is amazing. Thousands of men and women (I didn't see any young children) all moving toward a cause.
My aunt passed away due to breast cancer so I agree, it is a heart felt event for many. Thank you for doing that.
Hey, I did try to google and find something and I had no luck. Oh well, sorry about having to go VT, it took way longer then I thought and then my kids were grumpy and hungry. Anyway, that is my life, I guess.
I had tons of fun with you! You should quit running and just walk with us from now on! LOL. I don't think Nathan had any clue what race for the cure is. So at least Bryce had some sort of idea! I will explain next year!
remember those two times we ran the race for the cure? that was fun! we never did catch it though... maybe this year was your year.
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