Those of you who are my long time readers know that I am passionate about Breast Cancer research (as exhibited here, here, and here). And those of you who actually read my blog by coming to the website and not through Google Reader, may have noticed something new on the sidebar.
I did the craziest thing today. I signed my self up for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure here in Michigan, August 13-15. I'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. Net proceeds from this event are invested in community-based breast health programs and breast cancer research. The research funded focuses on decreasing breast cancer incidence and mortality in the next decade. I've agreed to raise at least $2,300 in donations. So over on the sidebar is a link to follow if you are interested in donating to this wonderful cause.
I recognize that the event is still 4 months away and so you might thinking it’s awfully early for me to be asking for donations. This might be true but think about all the training I will need to do. I’m certainly not in great shape and so I need to get my rear in gear ASAP. When I mentioned training, Ben kinda laughed and wondered aloud, “who trains for a walk?” Well, when it’s 20 miles a day for 3 days in a row…I’m certainly going to train. I need to get in better shape and develop some stamina.
I will periodically blog about my training progress and perhaps give you some breast cancer facts over the next couple of months. Please join me on my journey, at least in spirit. Your words of encouragement will be an incredible source of motivation to keep me walking.
And don’t forget to “Feel your Boobies!”
1 comment:
I was just telling Brett about your awesome commitment and he said, "WOW, that's a BIG deal!! That's almost 3 marathons!!" Way to Go, Girl!! We are proud of you and will be rooting for you as you train! Wish I was home to train with you!
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