As most you, my followers, may know, one of the items on my "To-Do" List for 2012 was to RUN a 5K. Nothing
too daunting, but something I would have to put a little effort in for
and do some training. Apparently fate thought this was a good idea as
well, for the very next day after I made the decision, I was leafing through a
magazine and came across an article highlighting several 5Ks in the
United States. Low and behold, the one featured for New York City was
this EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women's Cancers! How perfect, I thought!!! I
quickly told my sister about it, and asked if she wanted to run it with
me. Of course she did. Then I told my brother, and he wanted in as
well. :)
This is a very personal cause
for the three of us, as our mother was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer
last Fall. Awareness for Ovarian Cancer is starting to increase,
thankfully, but it is still very hard to detect until it has already
reached a late stage. More research and early prevention needs to
happen! We will also be running this race for our Great-Aunt who is a
Breast Cancer survivor!, and Great-Grandmother, who is in Heaven now,
after her battle with Breast Cancer. And even though this run/walk is
one promoting Women's Cancers, we are running for ALL cancer patients!
In a world where cancers seem to lurk around every corner, it's
easy to feel helpless. That's why this Run/Walk is so important to me...
And on May 5th, my siblings and I will be actively doing something to
help fight the cause. You can help be a part of that too! If
you're able to donate even just $1 or $2, it will make a difference. Or,
you can also come cheer us on, the day of the event!
Check out our team (Eggs Ovaries-E) page by clicking on the link below:
Thank you in advance for your support!
