Bloggers on the Race for the Cure
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With nearly 54,000 people participating in the 2009 Komen Denver Race for the Cure, we only get glimpses into their stories with their t-shirts, signs and smiles. We wanted to share some of the blog recaps about the Race for the Cure because it gives insight into why we race, and who these participants are (especially the guy running in pink body paint!) We hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do.
Jenn brought her grandmother Audrey, a breast cancer survivor of 34 years. As Jen says, “I was so amazed to see how many people went out of their way to tell her thank you, or to tell her how much courage she gave them.” Micah Sneed met his fundraising goal for the Race, and thus, had to complete the Race in pink body paint. Check his blog to see the proof. Linda ran in honor of her sister Brenda, a breast cancer survivor. As she says, “Bottom line, my sister has taught me how to LIVE.” Andrea ran on behalf of her co-worker Roberta, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Their team raised $760! Joy ran in celebration of her Grandma Swartz (BC survivor since 1985) and Rebecca Wertz (her Pastor’s wife, who just conquered her 2nd round of BC).
Lorri, a breast cancer survivor, participated along with Lorri’s Lovely Ladies. When she participated last year, her hair was just centimeters long and is now almost to her shoulders! Heather started training for the Race, which was a major accomplishment after undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer earlier this year. Her recap is a sweet testament to fortitude, friendship and family support. Her friend Sonja was the first female finisher in the Race. Sonja ran with a shaved head, which was in honor of her friend Amy, who is currently battling breast cancer. Read her full recap at Mile High Mamas.
Sarah and her friend have been doing the Race together for six years despite having babies and not living in the same state together. Preston and Paty participated for the third year with a new little one on the way! Jen raced with her sister Jamie! Jamie raced with her mom and Hannah. Cece said, “Every year I am in awe of the amount of people who are trying to make a difference.” Mia woke up at 6:30 am to make the Race. The Life of A Little Hippie participated in the Race again with friends and family. Amy, a breast cancer survivor, raised her fundraising goal to $1,000!
One blogger did Sleep In For the Cure and her mother is a 15-year survivor. As she said, “If she had not been so good about going to her regular annual check-ups and mammograms, it could have cost her her life.”
