Boobie Walk 2009

This was the 3rd year our family has done the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  We started it 3 years ago when I met Michelle Mann at my work (in pink below :)).  She was recovering from breast cancer and asked if we wanted to go.  It was a lot of fun and a very uplifting experience.  We felt like it was a cause we should definately support.  Then, when I was being treated for thyroid cancer, Cody's mom Jackie was diagnosed with breast cancer.  She completed chemo and radiation and now has a clean bill of health.  So, breast cancer awareness is now that much more important to us.  I have 2 little girls who now have a family history of breast cancer.  That is something I NEVER want them to have to go through, so I will do whatever I can to bring awareness to the matter and try to help find a cure so my children never have to endure this horrible disease.  Being a cancer survivor myself, I know how scary it is to have cancer.  Just the word itself makes me cringe.  To think that something so seemingly small can take your life and make it hell up until the end just makes me sick.  I know many cancer survivors that are very close to me.  My BFF Marmmett, myself, Michelle, Jackie, Judy, Cody's grandparents on both sides, and many others have all been faced with a cancer diagnosis.  I am glad to say that those still living are doing very well, and we are so blessed.  I really truly hope that someday, cancer will be a word never to be heard of again.  But, unfortuanately, I don't think I will live to see that day.  Until then, I will carry on my fight to end cancer any way I can!  Congrats to all the survivors out there!  Be proud and celebrate!!  See ya next year!

Michelle