Sea of Pink Power

squidwitch42
squidwitch42 Member Posts: 2,228
edited June 2014 in Walks, Runs and Fundraising Events for Breastcancer.org

Sisters and Brothers,

I want to share the energy, the throngs of people who are out here in DC walking for a Cure. Whether or not Pink is your color, or a stressful reminder of cancer, we are all together in this. I was walking my dog, and saw the huge crowds walking by, and we ran against the crowd saying our thanks, cheering each other on.

I am on my way to immerse myself, to offer support, to cheer and to express my gratitude. I cannot tell you how many people said to me, "We are doing this for YOU," when I yelled, thank you, I am a Sister too.

I ask us all to embrace the fact that people do Care, many have lost loved ones, and they walk in solidarity in the hopes that we will have a cure someday.

Thank you all for reading, I just wish you all could see the support you do have.

Blessings for all of you, and I promise to share when I return. I honestly feel they are walking for every single person that comes here, and it is done in Love.

Peace.

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  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 947
    edited October 2010

    Amen Traci!  I didn't know that was happening today in DC.  I'm so glad you were able to participate in it.  Can you post pictures?

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited October 2010

    Kansas City's Race in August drew more than 30,000 and I also walked the Boston Race on 9/23 with 7500 others.  The sea of people supporting Breast Cancer is a sight to behold.   You can check out a few pictures at my blog:

    www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com

     Michelle

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited August 2013

    I was fortunate to have walked in RFC Madison back in June, but no pictures

    Milwaukee's was Sep 26 - they had 16,000 people and raised a million dollars!

    Here's a link to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, the photo gallery is great

    (have tissues handy, the emotional impact is overwhelming)

    http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/103827573.html

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited October 2010

    Susan G. Komen will be having its first-ever Israel Race on Oct. 28, and I've signed up to go. I got a call today to give me details and was asked if I was willing to wear a pink "survivor" t-shirt.

    You betcha.

    Leah

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  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 2,228
    edited October 2010

    Theresa, 

    I have pictures, and may need a hand on getting them on this site. I tried to put my pic up and no luck. I'll work on this soon.

    Badger,

    What an incredible picture...better then what I have, but we'll see if I have any gems. Yes, I needed tissues, and luckily, a woman Juli who I met there was at the ready with the tissues. My dog just ate one too, which made me want to cry all over again...

    Leah_S and all,

    I pray to be able to walk next year. My energy is much better, so I think I have a good chance. This was so amazing, and there were ladies who were literally limping and being held up by each other. There were men and a few children who walked as well, and it was so powerful, so moving. As we were cheering them on as they came up to the stage, there were women who yelled "Thank You" to us! I am so very thankful, and this was a great day for me to see how much support we all have in the minds and hearts of others. There are people that get it, that walked in memory of loved ones, and walked to support friends who were walking to honor loved ones.

    Leah...will you let us know how you do? We'll cheer you on from here.

    Michelle,

    Thanks for walking as well..I'll check out your pics.

    Traci :)

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  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 2,228
    edited October 2010

    Michelle,

    Great pics! I enjoyed your blog, and the dance was beautiful! Thanks for sharing your journey.

    Traci

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited October 2010

    Here is last Sat. Race for the Cure in St. Pete FL. This is me with my dear friend and her kids right before we started.

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  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 2,228
    edited October 2010

    Barb,

    Love it. That's so special to share with them, must have made you feel good :)

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited October 2010

    Yeah, it was really cool. The daughter right next to Tammy is named Coral and she basically INSISTED that they walk with me so Tammy called me to get the info. Pretty cool kid.

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited October 2010

    Here's another shot of the walk.

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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited October 2010

    Hi all!

    I'm so glad I saw this!  Great pictures!

    I'll be walking in the AVON Walk in NYC this coming weekend and I'm very excited!  I registered to walk last year, but was smack dab in the middle of chemo then and just couldn't bring myself to participate while feeling so dreadful!  I'm so glad I waited...I feel great and am really looking forward to it!

    Wish me Luck!

    Sherrill

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited October 2010

    Sherill - You GO girl!!!! I was half asleep when I drove there at 5AM (I was helping my cancer care center in their booth) and FORGOT my sneaks! I walked 5K in my Docksiders! Only one blister so not so bad what a dumb A$$.

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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited October 2010

    Barbara, that's pretty impressive that you only ended up w/ one blister, even w/ DocksidersSurprised!!!  That's my biggest fear about walking 39.something miles...BLISTERS.  I will definitely bring an entire box of BANDAIDS!

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited October 2010

    39 MILES!!! You better be having dozens of socks and different shoes. More power to you sister!!

    I am sorta used to walking barefoot and in the docks but figured for 3 miles I needed sneaks, Not too bad.

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited October 2010

    Not promoting a brand here but I have sore feet... the only shoe I can go any distance in is the Adidas Raziya.  It has a mesh upper so is flexible and breathes, but the best feature is the gel foam inserts -- sooo comfy. Got mine for under forty dollars and they've taken me 350 + miles!

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited October 2010

    I walked the Boston 3 miles in my Merrill athletic sandals.  I love those things. And I hate to wear socks when it's warm.  No blisters, no sore feet.  And even better, I found them at Marshall's!

    Michelle

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  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 2,228
    edited October 2010

    Sherill,

    So excited for you!  You are inspiring me..39 miles? You will get lots of support, I am sure. One thing that was so beautiful too, was everyone took off one shoe, and held them up in the air, to salute the survivors as they walked by with flags.

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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited October 2010

    I just wish the walk was this past weekend, because the weather here was perfect!  Hopefully next weekend will be the same. 

    I'll be walking with a friend, and we collectively decided not to camp (the Walk is 2 days and they have a Wellness Villiage with tents, out-door showers, etc.)  I had visions of it being rainy and freezing cold, so we opted for the hotel stay.  Smile  Either way, I'm sure it will be a great experience!

    I'll post pictures when I get back.

    Please pray for my feetSmile

    Sherrill

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  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 2,228
    edited October 2010

    Sherill,

    You bet I will pray for your feet, and the rest of you too :) I'm sure you can get a lot of advice from fellow walkers. I'm wondering if moleskin is a good option for any rubbing? I am also a huge fan of tee trea oil for just about everything, and it is a natural antibiotic. Just in case. Good idea on the hotel, I wonder if you'll end up with a few more walkers in your room? :) Give you friend a round of thank you's from me too, please.

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  • Alpal
    Alpal Member Posts: 1,785
    edited October 2010

    Sherril - my DD did the San Fran Avon last year and had many blisters. This year she did the LA one - actually held in Santa Barbara. She was very proud that she only had two blisters! She's gotten hotel rooms both years - with a hot tub! She says the whole experience is amazing. They raise major $$. I think the LA was 6.5 million. Thanks from all of us!

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  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 8,046
    edited October 2010

    I hate to be a stick in the mud but if Avon raised 6.5 million $$$$$$$.why were they rated C.I wonder where all that money went????it goes by A+ A A- B and C...am i missing something???

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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited October 2010

    Squidwitch42- Yes, tea tree oil!  I love it and I will definitely bring a bottle.  It just may help soothe the tootsies.

    Grannydukes, I don't have all the answers.  I just felt the need to to something and this is how I chose to contribute.  I know many people are anti-pink and so forth, and I get it.  With all this $ being raised, there should be a cure by now.  As I said, I don't have the answer to your question, but this was something I needed to do.

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited October 2010

    Me too toughie! I did it and I felt better. I had a sign on my back that said:

    'Walking in honor of all my Stage IV sister on breastcancer.org'

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  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 8,046
    edited October 2010

    I understand how you girls feel about this.I really do.BUT it really annoys me when I know there are people out there who really need help without coverage and no one does really much.WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO????iF IT ALL WENT TO RESEARCH (AND IM ALL FOR IT) THEN WHY THE HELL DIDNT THEY FIND A CURE YET?????I will always honor my stage 1V sistas.God bless them all.and God help all of us who are fighting this monster.

    i guess im just tired of all this pink..now my granddaughters put the pink ribbon on my facebook page.i just think people dont get it...or is it me??????

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  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 2,228
    edited August 2013

    That's the Spirit I am talking about!

    I am grateful for any and all contributions. We have to remember progess, and where we have come. There are many illnesses for which there is no cure at this time being, but you are all putting one foot in front of the other for a common goal, and walking for Sisters and Brothers that cannot. I just cannot thank you all enough, and you inspire me.

    Barb...Kick A** Sign, think how many people saw your sign and you opened up their eyes.

    PS...toughie, there is even a product called Melaflex that has tea tree oil in it that you can put in your fish tank!

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