I did the walk for the first time in 2003, after my 40-year old cousin, Karen, died from breast cancer and left behind three little girls. Bill and I did it together the next year, and it was wonderful to share such an emotional experience.
This year, I have a whole new reason to walk. I used to joke that just being a cancer survivor wasn't good enough for the 3 Day walk and that to get the "pink shirt" you had to be a breast cancer survivor. Well, be careful what you wish for but I'm finally going to get that pink shirt!
And so I will walk. For my three daughters, that they may know a world without cancer of any kind. For my mother, who beat breast cancer only to lose her courageous battle against lung cancer in November. For all of my girlfriends ... because they were there for me every step of the way and if I can walk a few steps for them so they don't have to endure this disease, then I will walk miles. For the numerous family members who have battled and won, and battled and last. Because even though The 3Day is all about raising funds for breast cancer research, the truth is that the research done for breast cancer will inevitably have a huge impact on other types of cancers as well.
And I walk for myself. To get in shape, to set and achieve a goal, and to show myself that I can do it, in spite of the continuing pain that results from my chemotherapy.
I know times are tough, but I hope you will support me in this journey. No amount is too small, and the payoff will be so big.
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Thank you!
