In 2002, I participated in the Avon 3-day 60 mile walk from Boca Raton to Miami, Fl.. I did not have cancer, nor did I know anyone challenged by it - until I signed up. I learned so much and was able to connect people with advice, prayer and friendship. I was happy that God used me and I had an awesome support group guiding me thru training, eating, fund raising, words of wisdom, etc. At the end of the fabulous journey, the walkers paraded down the final path and as I passed a boy about 12 years old and his Dad, tears touched me (and still do). His sign read "Jen, Mom would be proud of you". That made the walk all worth the blisters, money raising, and memories of new friends.
Shoes & socks: $200 +, Time training: 65-70 miles a week for 3 months, Money raised: $4750, Memories and knowledge: Priceless.
Participating in the walk, opened my eyes to the brave men & women that fight cancer on a daily bases. They have many stories of the fight, hope, and passion for life that they have. God bless them and I pray for a cure.
Cleveland, TN