I completed this year's 2011 Susan G. Komen 3 Day walk in San Diego. I have not had any type of shoes on except for flip flops since last Sunday
I arrived at the Opening Ceremony at 4:15 am.
When I got to the entrance. There was a tent on a table to be signed for those who have lost their lives. I walked over to the table and signed it.
The name: Sandra Simmons. I never met her. She never met me. About 1 month before the walk I needed 135$$ to meet my goal. A person donated that amount. I didn't know this person but later found out that the donor was the son of Sandra Simmons. He lost his mom a year ago and was deeply effected by this. He wanted to "give back" and so I made sure I walked for her in her honor. I signed the "remembrance tent" which will now travel throughout the United States to different cities that will display and honor those who have past away. I was so grateful for this opportunity and I will never forget it.
My sweet friend Brianne. I love this girl! She has walked so far in 3 different cities.
Dallas, Phoenix and now San Diego. She has raised the money to walk all by herself. Her mother passed away from Breast Cancer over a year ago and so we walked in honor of her too! Love you Shelly! I know you were watching your children walk those 60 miles and were so proud of them.
I made several posters for people who died. Sandra was one of them!
I made several posters for people who died. Sandra was one of them!
At the end of the day I got to say I did 20 miles without stopping and my team did to! They were so supportive and funny! I laughed most of the time because It kept me from crying when my feet burned to the core!
The experience that day was overwhelming and exciting at the same time. Emotions that I just can't explain. Being part of the opening ceremonies were uplifting and in a sense somewhat spiritual. Meeting other survivors and having them share their stories has help validate how I have felt at times. Sitting down never felt so good.
I had no idea how hard day 2 was going to be.
Day 2: tbc
1 comment:
teary :) love you friend
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