First of all, thanks to Lori for introducing me to the amazing world of "blogging"!! What a great way to keep in touch and let everyone know what's going on! And second, I am honored and grateful to have you as a member of the team! I was banking on your inability to say "no" : )
I am very excited about this opportunity for several reasons! First is that I will be left with, upon the completion of 60 miles, the feeling that I, personally, have done something to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer and I look forward to the sense of accomplishment that one must feel after completing something like this.
The journey to even get to the start of the walk will be a long one! One does not just go out and walk twenty miles a day, three days in a row! I have started aggressive training, my thighs are screaming in protest but I will not listen!
I am also considering a number of fundraising options to raise the minimum $2,200.00 that I need to even be allowed to walk! It would be a bummer to go through all of this training and fall short on the funds! If you are interested in helping with this part, please click on the link on the right side of this page that will take you directly to my website where you can donate!
Lastly, but most importantly, I would like to let you know that my motivation for completing this walk is my 9 year old daughter Brittany. My inspiration to keep going comes from the courage and determination of my Aunt Cherie, Aunt Linda and Aunt Gloria, each amazing survivors of breast cancer, and I dedicate this walk to the memory of my Grandmother, Beverly Valentino and my husbands mother, Yvonne Douglas; both taken away from us at very early ages by breast cancer.
Will keep you updated in the coming weeks on the status of training and fundraising efforts!
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