A couple of weeks ago, I participated in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk in Nashville, TN. All I can say is “WOW!!! What a wonderful and fulfilling event.
We walked in honor of one of my co-workers who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Over the past year we have supported Gloria through her chemo treatments and surgery, and now as a survivor! I also walked in honor of my mom, Mama Jo and my neighbor Valerie, who are also breast cancer survivors. But I walked for the memory of those who have succumbed to the deadly disease!
Like I said, what a wonderful event this was. When I arrived, the fog starting drifting in and I was worried. It was cold, damp, foggy and not turning into a fun day. Guess what? I was wrong. By the time the walk started, the beauty of the day shined through. The fog burned off, the dampness dried up, and the temperature moved into a comfortable temp that was just perfect for a 5 mile walk through the city!
I will say this, I cheated! I did not walk the pre-destined route for the walk…I walked more! As the walkers, all 18,000 of them, went one way, I tried to stay a little ahead of them. If was so much fun to get to a corner and have people ask how I got there before them ? I gave them answers like: “That was my twin back there”, or “It was the Starbucks I drank before the walk” or, “I’m just trying to find the nearest bathroom”.
People were screaming and yelling every time they saw the “pink bearded guy”. I loved it, I had my own fan club. I think I had my picture taken about 100 times!
One of the most fun things about the walk were the way people were dressed! I think I saw more shades of pink that day than I have seen in my entire life. And the names of the teams, funny! Here were a few of my favorites:
“BFF ~ Breast Friends Forever” (This was the team I was on)
“Team Mochas ~ A feel a day, keeps the ta-ta’s in play”
“Boot Scootin’ Boobies”
“These Boobs were made for walking”
“I’m walking with “A’s”,”B’s” and “Double D’s”
Well, that’s about it for this post, until next time ☺
