Dancing at My Desk

Breast Cancer 3 Day Cleveland 2009

Many of you know that last year I walked in the Breast Cancer 3 Day with my mom in Cleveland. It was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. You can read all about my journey on my positive blog. Well, I’m doing it again. But maybe you don’t know why I am doing it. So here is my story.

In September of 2001, I received a phone call from my mom while a senior in college. The words “I have breast cancer” completely rocked my world. My mom, who is in so many ways my hero, was ill. I wanted to fall apart, but my mom wouldn’t let me. She says the same thing about us, but it was her inner strength that kept all of us going.

At the time, there was a lot of knowledge in the world about Breast Cancer and what could happen, both good and bad. But with events like this, I now feel like I can add to the good column. I can do something amazing that I honestly didn’t think I could do and help others in the progress. I am not the hero. I am simply someone who wants to make a difference, even a small one.

Just like with breast cancer, it’s not about starting and it’s not even about finishing. It’s about doing it once and then getting up the next day and doing it again. And we all can do it, one step at a time.

But I can’t take this journey alone. Yes, I can walk the 60 miles alone, but I need help to make it the whole way. I’m asking for people from everywhere to donate to my walk. My goal is to raise $3,000 that will benefit both breast cancer patients and their families. I know the money will help not only people like my mom and my aunt who went through treatment for the disease, but their families who watched them go through it.

My dear friend at Bella Strada Studios has generously offered to donate 20% of all the proceeds from sales of her Flying Wish Paper to my walk between now and July 15th. When you checkout, be sure to use the code “3Day” to make sure your donation is counted. You can also donate directly through my fundraising page.

Thank you so much for all you have done so far and all that I know you will do to help make this world a healthier place.