Breast Cancer Walk *Pictures are Up*

MsGebby
MsGebby Member Posts: 659
edited October 2012 in Breast Cancer #1
So I walked 4 1/2 miles today to help raise $$ for Breast Cancer Research and THE CURE. It's the first time for me and I was blown away by the crowd. I believe there were easily 15000 participants. Since you can't add photos on the discussion board, I did upload a couple to my "About Me" page. I didn't get a lot of shots but I think these few are good ones.

ENJOY!
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I actually did break down and cry while at the Survivors tent. I just got so overwhelmed with all of it. There was a kind woman handing out sashes and shirts and she knew I was going to lose it. She came around the table to hug me and offered her ear and shoulder to me. She told me she was a 12 year survivor and really understood how emotional it is for a NEW survivor like me. She also offered to have someone call me who could talk to me and offer more support. I declined but did ask for the name of the association she was talking about. Of course, American Cancer Society. I thanked her and started toward the crowd to start walking. The rest of the day was wonderful. So many sisters...so many caregivers...so many friends and family walking in solidarity for this cause. I am still blown away by this whole thing.

I know my contribution was small, but my heart was BIG with caring and sharing.

God Bless us ALL!
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  • debsweb18
    debsweb18 Member Posts: 191 Member
    #2
    Couldn't bring up the pics.
    But it sounds like fun! I do my first one next Saturday.

    Deb
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #3
    Thank you Mary for walking
    Thank you Mary for walking for all of us! I am glad that you did this and that it was a great experience for you! I will check out your photos.


    Lex
  • heart-in-hand
    heart-in-hand Member Posts: 92
    #4
    Congratualtions Mary
    I tried to see your pictures but could not get them either. Thanks for going ahead with it, and one day I want to go on a walk as well...just a kind of kick in the teeth to the beast!

    Love you girl!
    Kay
  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    #5
    Walking
    Mary,

    Congratulations on your walk. You always continue to amaze me with all you have going on. I did a local walk back after my first bout and I too was amazed at all the people who came out. Its really nice to see all the support.

    Terry
  • debi.18
    debi.18 Member Posts: 850 Member
    #6
    mom62 said:

    Walking
    Mary,

    Congratulations on your walk. You always continue to amaze me with all you have going on. I did a local walk back after my first bout and I too was amazed at all the people who came out. Its really nice to see all the support.

    Terry

    My first walk also
    I also walked my first walk Saturday. It was amazing to say the least! It was my first - but not my last!

    Hugs, Debi
  • debsweb18
    debsweb18 Member Posts: 191 Member
    #7
    Did you cry?
    I'm afraid I'm going to get so emotional. I cried just reading about going to the survivors booth for a tee-shirt.

    Deb
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #8
    debsweb18 said:

    Did you cry?
    I'm afraid I'm going to get so emotional. I cried just reading about going to the survivors booth for a tee-shirt.

    Deb

    I am so PROUD of you, Mary!
    I have tears -- just thinking about you, your walk surrounded by all those Survivors,
    or loved ones who have lost someone to breast cancer.

    So many of us, so surreal.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam
  • Pinky68
    Pinky68 Member Posts: 206 Member
    #9
    VickiSam said:

    I am so PROUD of you, Mary!
    I have tears -- just thinking about you, your walk surrounded by all those Survivors,
    or loved ones who have lost someone to breast cancer.

    So many of us, so surreal.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

    Wonderful!
    4.5 is a lot of miles, proud of you!!!!
    Joyce
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #10
    VickiSam said:

    I am so PROUD of you, Mary!
    I have tears -- just thinking about you, your walk surrounded by all those Survivors,
    or loved ones who have lost someone to breast cancer.

    So many of us, so surreal.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

    It makes me teary eyed just
    It makes me teary eyed just reading your post. I am so proud of you and thank you!


    Sue :)
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #11
    debsweb18 said:

    Couldn't bring up the pics.
    But it sounds like fun! I do my first one next Saturday.

    Deb

    You will feel
    so much a part of something beyond your most wild imagination. Have a great walk and enjoy the moment

    xoxo
    Mary
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #12
    debi.18 said:

    My first walk also
    I also walked my first walk Saturday. It was amazing to say the least! It was my first - but not my last!

    Hugs, Debi

    Gotta love ya
    sister .... we were together in spirit ...

    Mary
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #13
    VickiSam said:

    I am so PROUD of you, Mary!
    I have tears -- just thinking about you, your walk surrounded by all those Survivors,
    or loved ones who have lost someone to breast cancer.

    So many of us, so surreal.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

    Love you too Vicki
    Seeing the tent labeled SURVIVORS was nothing short of breath taking. So many women who are here because they fought like a girl! I met many who were there to show support because they lost a loved one. My heart broke seeing children there. Just knowing they lost a mommy made my heart break. But I smiled seeing them there. The strength to be there and show support for someone who was there is spirit only. OMG ... I am starting to cry.

    Wish we all could do this together ... Maybe one day .....

    Mary
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #14
    debsweb18 said:

    Did you cry?
    I'm afraid I'm going to get so emotional. I cried just reading about going to the survivors booth for a tee-shirt.

    Deb

    Yes
    I cried. My husband didn't understand. But that's OK. He was there beside me showing his support for the one he loves. ME!!! tHE SURVIVORS tent was the hardest part. Can you believe that? I got so emotional. But once I hit the boardwalk, I was smiling and enjoying the world. Just for that moment. It was something really special. H

    Enjoy your day. I KNOW you will

    Mary
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #15
    MsGebby said:

    Love you too Vicki
    Seeing the tent labeled SURVIVORS was nothing short of breath taking. So many women who are here because they fought like a girl! I met many who were there to show support because they lost a loved one. My heart broke seeing children there. Just knowing they lost a mommy made my heart break. But I smiled seeing them there. The strength to be there and show support for someone who was there is spirit only. OMG ... I am starting to cry.

    Wish we all could do this together ... Maybe one day .....

    Mary

    Love the pics and love you!
    Love the pics and love you! When I went to my first one, I thought my hubby was going to have to carry me because I got so emotional. He grabbed me ( hard ) by the arm, my friends and family surrounded me and they all almost carried me for the survivor's walk. I was crying the whole time as I was overwhelmed with emotion and love for all of the support I got. I am sooooooo glad you went Mary!


    Sue :)
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #16
    MsGebby said:

    Yes
    I cried. My husband didn't understand. But that's OK. He was there beside me showing his support for the one he loves. ME!!! tHE SURVIVORS tent was the hardest part. Can you believe that? I got so emotional. But once I hit the boardwalk, I was smiling and enjoying the world. Just for that moment. It was something really special. H

    Enjoy your day. I KNOW you will

    Mary

    Great Pictures!
    Thanks for posting them and telling us about your experience. I hope to do the next one in my town.
    Angie
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #17
    MsGebby said:

    Yes
    I cried. My husband didn't understand. But that's OK. He was there beside me showing his support for the one he loves. ME!!! tHE SURVIVORS tent was the hardest part. Can you believe that? I got so emotional. But once I hit the boardwalk, I was smiling and enjoying the world. Just for that moment. It was something really special. H

    Enjoy your day. I KNOW you will

    Mary

    Thanks for sharing your
    Thanks for sharing your experience and your photos! Love the fire hydrant!
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #18
    MsGebby said:

    Yes
    I cried. My husband didn't understand. But that's OK. He was there beside me showing his support for the one he loves. ME!!! tHE SURVIVORS tent was the hardest part. Can you believe that? I got so emotional. But once I hit the boardwalk, I was smiling and enjoying the world. Just for that moment. It was something really special. H

    Enjoy your day. I KNOW you will

    Mary

    Thanks for sharing your day
    Thanks for sharing your day and your photos with your sisters! It was something special!
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #19
    MsGebby said:

    Yes
    I cried. My husband didn't understand. But that's OK. He was there beside me showing his support for the one he loves. ME!!! tHE SURVIVORS tent was the hardest part. Can you believe that? I got so emotional. But once I hit the boardwalk, I was smiling and enjoying the world. Just for that moment. It was something really special. H

    Enjoy your day. I KNOW you will

    Mary

    double post

    double post
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #20
    MsGebby said:

    Yes
    I cried. My husband didn't understand. But that's OK. He was there beside me showing his support for the one he loves. ME!!! tHE SURVIVORS tent was the hardest part. Can you believe that? I got so emotional. But once I hit the boardwalk, I was smiling and enjoying the world. Just for that moment. It was something really special. H

    Enjoy your day. I KNOW you will

    Mary

    sorry
    a triple post
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #21
    mom62 said:

    Walking
    Mary,

    Congratulations on your walk. You always continue to amaze me with all you have going on. I did a local walk back after my first bout and I too was amazed at all the people who came out. Its really nice to see all the support.

    Terry

    Congratulations Mary! And,
    Congratulations Mary! And, I really enjoyed your pictures. Thank you for sharing!


    Hugs, Noel

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