For the third year, I will participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. It’s an American Cancer Society 5K event founded on the premise of raising breast cancer awareness, raising hope, and raising funds that may one day help land a cure for this dreaded disease.
Making Strides is an anniversary event for me. It takes place each October (October 20 this year) and comes just before the month of my diagnosis: November. So each time I conquer 3.2 miles, along with a crowd of others accomplishing the same feat, I reflect on having survived breast cancer for another year. It’s overwhelming, the feelings that rush through my body on these October days.
This year, in November, I will have survived cancer for three years. So I am preparing for my Making Strides celebration. Like last year, I hope to raise thousands of dollars. My goal: $4,000. Like last year, I will run the entire distance. Want to come with me?
Donate $25, your name goes on my leg
Donate $50, your name goes on my arm
Donate $100, your name goes on my back
Donate $250, your name goes on my face
Donate $500, you pick!
Click here to make a tax-deductible contribution. I will wear your name proudly with each step I take. And I will forever be grateful for your support in the fight against breast cancer.
Total achieved, August 18: $940.00
Total achieved, September 12: $2,290.00
Total achieved, October 6: $3,040.00
Total achieved, October 20: $3,811.00
