i want to thank every one who has jumped in already and helped me out.. dont worry there is still plenty of time and before the event I will put up monthly reminders about it..
i have a detailed outline of their 24 week training program .. i am of course startign early because i need to be in the best shape possible for this.. and you know if i lose a little weight along the way .. well then.. BONUS for me..
i guess i want to tell you all why i feel compelled to do this .. and its not like i even felt like i had a choice.. I lost an aunt when i was 12 from this..my fathers sister.. she was only 38.. and lets remember i just turned 36 .. so i just cant imagine losing my life at this point.. my mother has had 3 lumpectomies so far.. her sister has lost both breasts.. my grandmother had to have one removed as well .. she is not longer with us.. she died from being old.. but still had to go thru this .. I have another aunt on my fathers side that has had one breast removed as well .. so you can figure and imagine what the odds are for me and my sisters .. here we are this past summer .. hanging out at starbucks.. me trying to teach them to knit..
you know i have been thru the cancer thing (not breast).. i dont wish it on any one... so this really wasnt a choice for me
i am walking because i simply MUST..
i have a detailed outline of their 24 week training program .. i am of course startign early because i need to be in the best shape possible for this.. and you know if i lose a little weight along the way .. well then.. BONUS for me..
i guess i want to tell you all why i feel compelled to do this .. and its not like i even felt like i had a choice.. I lost an aunt when i was 12 from this..my fathers sister.. she was only 38.. and lets remember i just turned 36 .. so i just cant imagine losing my life at this point.. my mother has had 3 lumpectomies so far.. her sister has lost both breasts.. my grandmother had to have one removed as well .. she is not longer with us.. she died from being old.. but still had to go thru this .. I have another aunt on my fathers side that has had one breast removed as well .. so you can figure and imagine what the odds are for me and my sisters .. here we are this past summer .. hanging out at starbucks.. me trying to teach them to knit..
you know i have been thru the cancer thing (not breast).. i dont wish it on any one... so this really wasnt a choice for me
i am walking because i simply MUST..
9 Comments:
At 11:01 AM,
Marvie said…
Elizabeth, I would be right there with you if I could. I'l be donating to the cause on the first when I get my yarn allowance, I'd donate now but what I have is going to groceries till the 1st. But be looking for a donation then k? =)
Train well, 60 miles is a lot, even walking, so get in shape! I've never done more than 12 or so, but hubby did 25 miles a year and a half ago and he was hurting for days after.
I have a feeling you'll be happy with the bonus weight loss =) Between training and the actual walking it'll go a long way!
{{Hugs}}
At 11:38 AM,
Hilary said…
It's wonderful that you're so dedicated to a cause. Marvie's right, 60 miles is a heck of a lot of walking. I can't say I know many people who would put themselves up to that. You go girl!
At 5:09 PM,
Rebecca said…
woohoo! it's a great cause - you're doing a wonderful thing.
look at ya'll - so cute!
At 8:32 PM,
EmberRose said…
You guys look great. Once again, I commend you.
At 9:18 PM,
Burfica said…
girl I understand, the "I must"
And yes. I love the picture!!!!
keep putting up the monthly reminders.
At 12:22 AM,
Azathoth100 said…
I've done the walk before, being out of shape it almost killed me, and I'm happy to see your doing it.
At 7:53 PM,
David said…
My Grandmother lost both her brest to cancer in her ninties and I always thought it was cruel to do to a woman of advanced age. You know Kari and I will do what ever we can to help you in this quest.
At 4:40 PM,
Anonymous said…
I just wanted to let you know that my mother and aunt did the three day walk in Kansas City, Mo last June ,and plan to do it again this summer. They both stated that it was a life changing event.
At 9:16 AM,
Lisa said…
Love the picture, makes me miss my sisters muchly (we're seperated by miles and miles and miles).
I'm way behind on catching up with your blog... sorry.
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