RunningAHEAD - Topic: The 3-day walk ...

Runnergabe

Along for the Ride

posted: 3/24/2008 at 10:13 AM
modified: 3/24/2008 at 10:19 AM

Hello everyone! Last year one of my friends from my running group was diagnosed with breast cancer. Long story short - the group has decided to form a team and participate in the 3-day walk. We all are raising $2200 each to participate. The proceeds benefit the Susan G Komen foundation. Our friend will be hopefully well enough to walk with us. We'll be walking 60 miles in 3 days. //08.the3day.org/goto/Gabriele Consider a donation. Share your own story. Tell me what you think.

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 3/24/2008 at 12:18 PM

Happy to help! A friend of mine has been undergoing chemo for her breast cancer (she's only about 6 months older than me) and now has found out that she will need bilateral mastectomy. I'm so glad she's alive, but hate that she has had to suffer so much. Thank you for doing the walk! Smile

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Runnergabe

Along for the Ride

posted: 3/24/2008 at 12:37 PM
modified: 3/24/2008 at 12:38 PM

Thanks for the donation! Smile

What is your friends name? I could add her name to my walking-shirt (see below). Add any message you'd like for her.

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

zoom-zoom

rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 3/24/2008 at 12:52 PM

Her name is Adrienne, but she goes by "Fippy" (her first name is actually Phyllis...she was named after her grandma. When she was little she called herself Fippy, since she couldn't pronounce her own name). I would be so happy if you had some positive thoughts for her as you walk. Once she is fully recovered she would like to start running and I hope to do next year's RFTC 5k with her (she lives in Arkansas). Here is my beautiful friend while we were on a girls' weekend in LA 2 Summers ago:

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Longrun4fun

Big Black Guy

posted: 3/24/2008 at 2:40 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 3/24/2008 at 12:52 PM:

Here is my beautiful friend while we were on a girls' weekend in LA 2 Summers ago:

Cannabis weekend?

sholtsman

posted: 3/24/2008 at 4:23 PM

Glad to be able to help out! Best of luck! Keep us updated on the walk and Billa. Smile

Runnergabe

Along for the Ride

posted: 3/24/2008 at 6:54 PM

Thanks Sara! Good luck on your Marathon! Smile

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

zoom-zoom

rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 3/24/2008 at 6:55 PM

Quote from Longrun4fun on 3/24/2008 at 2:40 PM:

Cannabis weekend?

Nah, but she was having fun modeling silly sunglasses at a stand in Venice Beach (right after we had our navels pieced). Smile

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Mrs.T

Just me...

posted: 3/24/2008 at 7:16 PM
modified: 3/24/2008 at 7:22 PM

There's a three day walk here in Dallas in the fall and I have a really strong urge to do it. My husband doesn't though and he's afraid for me to do it. Maybe I can convince him before then. I don't have anyone specifically I would be walking for, just for the cause.

3/22/09- 177.0 Goal- 145(flexible)

Lisa3.1

posted: 3/27/2008 at 12:49 PM
modified: 3/27/2008 at 12:49 PM

I am there. Good Luck

Runnergabe

Along for the Ride

posted: 3/28/2008 at 11:18 AM

Latrice - why is your husband afraid for you to walk it? Maybe he could volunteer, so he can experience it with you? You are clearly in shape from your running. I think walking it just for the cause is even better ... walking with a friend who was diagnosed hits so close to home Cry

Lisa - are you walking the Seattle as well? Good luck to you!

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

Bugs

posted: 3/28/2008 at 12:28 PM

Glad to help. Touching story. Stay strong and healthy.

Bugs

Crabby

Dog-Love

posted: 3/28/2008 at 1:51 PM

Nice effort RunnerGabe....happy to help. Smile

Run like you are on fire! 5K goal 24:00 or less (PR 24:34) 10K goal 50:00 or less (PR 52:45) HM goal 1:55:00 or less (PR 2:03:02) Marathon Goal...Less than my PR (PR 4:33:23)

Runnergabe

Along for the Ride

posted: 3/28/2008 at 9:27 PM

Thanks Bugs and Crabby! Smile

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

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