Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 9, 2008 – 3:32 pm
Once a year we come together as advocates, survivors, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children, aunts, uncles, women and men to create awareness about breast cancer. The world around us turns pink as we celebrate the survivors and honor the lives of loved ones lost to breast cancer.
I lost my grandmother to breast cancer fourteen years ago. She was a vibrant woman full of life. As October approaches every year, I remember her spirit and zest for life, her enthusiasm for malls and winning at cards. It is her memory and all of the strong women around me that are reminders of the importance of creating awareness and supporting research to give hope to the generations to come.
A few weeks ago, a few fellow co-workers and I walked the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Chicago. It was an amazing experience, as thousands of people came out to support such an important cause. Here are a few pictures from the walk.
A group photo before the walk…
About a third of the way through the walk….
A post walk celebration of awareness!
-Mary
3 Responses to “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
It was an amazing experience to take part in a walk of this magnitude. I hope everyone will take the time to participate in a walk, run, volunteer for or just support a cause that means something to them. It’s such a wonderful feeling to be a part of a group of people who all believe in finding a cause for something such as breast cancer. It is also a great way to get a large group together every year to fight a cause you can all agree on.
By Jessica on Oct 10, 2008
Thanks for the memories, your grandmother was a grand spirit, and your comments gave me a few moments to think about her. Have a great fall day. rlk
By Rick on Oct 10, 2008
I was awe-struck at the turnout of this event! It was truly amazing how many people turned out and the support that is generated for this event was outstanding. Definitely something I will continue to support in the future!
By Gina on Oct 13, 2008