My name is April. I am 32 years old, mother of 3 children. Although I do not have Breast Cancer, I am a Supporter! On July 13, 2012 I had a devastating accident and I broke my ankle in 3 places thus resulting in surgery where I had 8 pins and a plate inserted in my ankle to repair the damage. Every year for the last 6 years I participate in the CIBC Run for the Cure and even though I was told by many medical practitioners I would not be able to run for at least 5 years, I decided to participate anyway. On October 6, 2013 (one year and 4 months later) I ran 5K in hope to inspire others. I was asked by many people “Why?” my answer to them was “There are 1000’s of people who will go through more pain then I have and I am running for those who can’t.” It was cold and raining that day but that moment I crossed that finish line with my children cheering will be one of the greatest moments of my life. I hope this story will encourage those to think of others.
Hopefully, one day we can find a cure to this disease!
Thank you for taking the item to read this.
Brampton, Canada
