60 miles...of HOPE

In November 2007 I walked 60 miles in 3 days to help support Breast Cancer. It was one of the most significant memories of my life. I cried, laughed, and cried even more as each day went on. The support from the communities and cities that we walked through were incredible. When I was asked to do this, I immediatly thought of my friend Lynne's mother. Eunice passed away in the summer of 1995 from breast cancer. So I told Lynne that I wanted to walk in remembrance of her mom. I raised $2500.00 with the help of family and friends and began my journey. After the 2nd day I told myself pain or no pain I will do this again. Then day 3 came and I thought I would NEVER be able to do this again. I got shinsplints sooo incredibly bad that I was not even sure I would be able to finish the 3rd day. They were in both legs and I could barely walk, and when I did I would cry. When we reached the first pit stop I asked the medical personal to wrap my legs...and they did just that...from my knee to my ankle on both legs they wrapped them tight and gave me extra tape just incase. Well I made it...all 60 miles in pain, but I did it! Well me being scared of such pain again I have not done it since! So this year I conquered a 1/2 marathon, running the entire way without getting shinsplints, that I have decided to walk again in the 3 day, 60 mile Breast Cancer walk this November. I will again walk in remembrance of Euince, but my list has grown to add survivors in as well. Both my mom and I have already had the scares of breast cancer and see our specialist on a regular basis. I feel there is no better way to support a cause than actually participate in helping the research. And that is just what I plan to do. My goal is to raise $3000.00 this year. I am right on track and cannot wait to cross yet another finish line of success in November.