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everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Congrats again to BUGS on her MAGNA CUM LAUDE college graduation.  AND...

Jackie, Mary and Kerry ran a marathon this weekend - TOGETHER!

5 years ago the three of us met, here on BCO.org, so glad to find others who were like us - with scary stats, young kids and stage 3 breast cancer.  We could think of nothing else, could talk about nothing else, and found relief and sanity in talking to eachother about things our other friends just didn't understand.  We researched for each other, we cheered eachother on and we cried together.  

This weekend we met, in person, and instead of obsessing about bc, we obsessed about the weather on race day, we told eachother we could run 26 (and then some) miles, we cheered eachother on and we ran a marathon! 

Wait til they find out what I have planned for us next....

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited May 2013

    Okay, we have the chills, and little tears of joy in our eyes. This is beautiful! Congratulations Jackie, Mary and Kerry!! 

    We wish you many more such adventures! 

    Hugs, 

    The Mods and BCO Team

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited May 2013

    LOVE IT LADIES!!! CONGRATULATIONS !!

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited May 2013

    It was an amazing, awesome weekend! I will never forget it.

    Much as I hate the reason that we ever had to meet in the first place, the friends I have made through bco are my "silver lining." I know I could not have made it through without everyone here.

    And for anyone new to this stupid cancer journey, know that your life is not over. That you will go on and do things you never would have thought possible.

    And Mary, whatever you have in store for us, I say Bring It On!

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  • JennaJMU
    JennaJMU Member Posts: 97
    edited May 2013

    So amazing!! To many more marathons run!

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  • JacquelineG
    JacquelineG Member Posts: 282
    edited May 2013

    Mary, thanks for posting! It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life! Mary is right --- 5 years ago i could think of nothing else. And Kerry is right -- i never in a million years thought i would run a marathon - i wasn't even a runner before cancer!

    These two incredible ladies were my inspiration, and they, along with all the awesome women who cheered us on when we were first diagnosed and continue to come in and cheer others on through this tough journey, have been my lifeline!

    So to all of you out there, set your dreams up high, and you will see them come true!!

    Jackie

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  • Momof2inME
    Momof2inME Member Posts: 683
    edited May 2013

    Absolutely amazing ladies!! You 3 are a true inspiration! Thank you for posting and reminding us what "can be next"! Smile

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  • sciencegal
    sciencegal Member Posts: 1,120
    edited May 2013

    What a beautiful story- thank you!!!

    You gals rock!

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  • lovujja
    lovujja Member Posts: 119
    edited May 2013

    What a inspiring  story!!!! Many many marathoon to run. Wish you many many healthy and happy years.

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  • Tracy1012
    Tracy1012 Member Posts: 2
    edited May 2013

    Just diagnosed 2 weeks ago - this is exactly what I needed to read today.  Thank you!

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  • Beverly11
    Beverly11 Member Posts: 443
    edited May 2013

    Congratulations Mary, Kerry and Jacqueline!!!  Very inspiring.  Our Manitoba Marathon is in 3 weeks.  The 10th Anniversary for the Fargo North Dakota Marathon is in May 2014.  Tim & I will probably be there.

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  • oaktownmom
    oaktownmom Member Posts: 114
    edited May 2013

    Fantastic!!  You are truly an inspiration to us all!

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited May 2013

    You women rock! Inspirational to follow you. Awesome!



    Bugs: awesome on the graduation!!!!! Brainyack !!



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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited May 2013

    Ya'll are so awesome and lookin' good I might add....I want to be ya'll when I grow up! :)

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited May 2013

    You gals rock....such an inspiration to all......

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited May 2013

    So awesome!! I am very proud of you ladies!

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  • kathleen1966
    kathleen1966 Member Posts: 793
    edited May 2013

    Congratulations! I'm happy that some are able to make these connections with each other on here. 

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited May 2013

    SO awesome.....Love love love...

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  • NisaVilla
    NisaVilla Member Posts: 574
    edited May 2013

    This is so great. I am so impressed, congratulations!!



    If anyone is looking for a partner for a similar adventure... I am up for it!

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  • katyand4
    katyand4 Member Posts: 171
    edited May 2013

    What an awesome story I really wish they had a like button on this site!  Must have been really cool for you three to finally meet in person and then you go and run a marathon!  Well done ladies, well done.  Wishing you all many more years of health and marathons.

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  • lovujja
    lovujja Member Posts: 119
    edited May 2013

    Fantastic story! What a day to celebrate!!!!!!!!!!! Keep doing whatever you can and keep posting to give us hope and encouragement. Have many many years of happy and healthy life.

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  • StacieRae
    StacieRae Member Posts: 20
    edited June 2013

    Congratulations! I live in Ottawa and usually walk over to cheer on the runners during Race Weekend. This year that wasn't possible because I was in bed, loaded up on massive amounts of anti-nausea drugs, after my 4th round of neo-adjuvant AC chemo. I have 4 Taxotere rounds coming up, then surgery and radiation, so I'm in the middle of a kind of "medical marathon" that often feels daunting. It is so inspiring to read about women like you who have made it past the treatment and are not only surviving, but thriving! Thank you so much for posting this and sharing your optimism and resilience with the rest of us.

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited June 2013

    What a way to celebrate the five year mark!!!!!  Congrats to the three of you.  Well done.

    Which of course has me thinking.  I have about 16 months to get to that point, so should plan something spectacular.  As will be ~Labor Day next year, perhaps a climb on Mount Rainier up to Camp Muir.  I have never done that, and I would need to do some serious hiking to prepare.

    Or a century ride someplace cool.  Or a triathlon, now that I have been doing some jogging.

    There is always the fall back of doing the wine trail in Yakima, and hiking the Cowiche Canyon.  I can celebrate all along the way.

    But so much cool stuff to do, and thrilled that all of us get to partake.  Congrats again, Mary.  And thanks so much for your ongoing inspiration. - Claire

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  • hopefour
    hopefour Member Posts: 459
    edited June 2013

    Congrats to all three of you amazing woman...how inspiring for the rest of us!! 

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited June 2013

    Love this pic-you go, girls!

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited June 2013

    Awesome, ladies Smile

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited June 2013

    Thanks so much for that picture.

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  • Ihopeg
    Ihopeg Member Posts: 399
    edited June 2013

    Wow!! That is so terrific!! Congrats ladies!!!

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  • jocanuck1951
    jocanuck1951 Member Posts: 1,003
    edited June 2013

    So happy to read that great news ladies! Xoxox Jo

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