A Passion for Running; A Passion for Pink
I started small with the Running Mate program as I pushed my son in the jogger. Every day, a little bit, each time until I was running 3 miles. The program encouraged me to sign-up for a 5k to set a goal for myself. I chose the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k.
It wasn't a random decision. I knew I wanted to run for something that had meaning. Like the young mom I knew who died of breast cancer, or my Aunt who battled breast cancer with chemo and surgeries, and my own scares of cysts and lumps. It was a disease that affected some many people in my life, and I wanted to make a difference.
It gave training for the race a whole new meaning. When a steep hill would cause me to slow down, I would remember to keep running for those who couldn't. I would imagine myself running proud in my pink t-shirt inwardly cheering for those fighting for their life.
This year will be my 3rd time running in the Susan G. Komen race on June 14, and this time I have partnered with Cary Heise at Vend Raleigh. We are organizing a team of walkers, runners and sponsors within our community to help raise awareness for breast cancer and money for research.
A special thanks to our sponsors Green Pea Baby, Inked Custom Apparel, Triangle Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, Mickey World Travel, North Raleigh Family Eye Care, Fitness 19 Cary, Pam Nogle with It Works! and Hedoepaper.etsy.com for being our team sponsors.
Interested in being part of the team as a walker, runner or supporter? Click here to Join the Team
See you at the race!
Labels: breast cancer, race, race for the cure, run, running, running mate, susan g komen, Vend Raleigh, walking
4 Comments:
This is such an amazing organization. Congrats on participating for the last three years!
Thank you for sharing on #smallvictoriessundaylinky. Pinned to the Small Victories Sunday board. Hope you link up again next week!
Thanks, Jessica. I enjoy running and this race just makes it all worthwhile. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Great job! Good luck with the race!
Thanks, Tanya. :)
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