Walking with purpose
Last year, our group of friends was hit with some shocking news. One of our dear college friends was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. We were all rocked to the core when we heard this news, but thankfully with all the advances that have been made in breast cancer research Angela is well on her way to recovery. Though we’ve told her over and over again, I don’t think she realizes how much of an inspiration she has been to all of us with the way she has bravely faced her diagnosis, treatment and all the other stuff along the way.
Angela's Angels. Show your support for these ladies!
As a sign of support for Ange and for everyone else who have battled this disease, a group of our friends have decided to join the Avon 2-day Walk this July. While I am unable to join them on the actual walk, I am doing everything I can to show them support.
To those of you who think a walk is no big thing, I can say only one thing: try it. Last weekend, I went on an 8 mile walk with two of my friends who will be participating in the event and it was no cake walk. Our legs were aching and we were beat. I couldn’t even make it out to dinner; for those of you who know me, that’s a really big deal.
Walking is not so different from running 8 miles. In fact I think walking may have been harder. I don’t know what it is, but it takes a lot of discipline to keep moving at a steady pace. Never thought I’d say that running might be easier than walking!
For the Walk, my friends have committed to walking 39 miles over 2 days (that’s a marathon the first day and a half the second day!) and raising $1800 each. I know times are tough, but if this is a cause that you believe in and want to support, please check out the team site for Angela’s Angels.
I can’t say enough about how great I think it is that they’re doing this and I am really proud of all of them for doing such a wonderful thing.
