October 15, 2008

I have some good news!

I have raised more than my goal for my marathon! :)

My goal was to raise $1800 minimum. I have raised $1860 so far!

I am walking a marathon and a half October 25 & 26. It will be 39+ miles!

I am raising funds along with a thousand others for the fight against breast cancer...to help minorites w/ breast cancer...to help educate about breast cancer...for research for a cure...etc., etc.

It's a great cause! I'm so glad to be able to walk for this and be part of such an awesome event!

I am lucky in a lot of ways in my life. Having had FMS since I was 25, I am lucky to do a lot of the things I do. A lot of women with FMS my age are already disabled. I can participate in this, I rock climb, I mow my own yard and trim the hedges, etc., I work out. It hurts but I keep moving.

But what I have is nothing compared to what breast cancer patients have or go through!!! I am very fortunate to be able to walk for this cause, and since I can, I am! These women are fighters. Breast cancer is a huge struggle that I can't even fathom.

I hope that in my life that no matter what kind of pain I have or what ails me or how scared I might be, that I will always have the courage to "saddle up".