Walked on Sunday in Komen Walk -Run in Central Park

KayNYC
KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I had a fabulous time on Sunday. We ended up taking the shorter walking course for "Survivors" because my husband's hip was bothering him with the damp and wet weather we had that morning.I was a little disappointed that I did not get to walk the full course, as I have done in the past, before my diagnosis. I decided not to let this disappointment interfere with my enjoyment of the experience. The sun came out and the "Survivor parade" and "Survivor Group Photos" were powerful, emotional experiences. The size of the group was huge. Dr Oz made a lovely and inspirational presentation about the growing number of survivors and the improvement in early diagnosis and treatment over the last twenty years.He of course stressed the need for research to cure the beast.
Afterward, we went out to a great place for brunch where we were treated with lots of special attention and care by the staff who recognized my team cap (the hospital where I work and receive my treatment) and the very obvious "Survivor" label on the crown. The best part of the day was the satisfaction that I acheived my donation goal and was able to "give back" to others who are currently receiving treatment and those yet to be diagnosed and treated, not only by walking to increase BC awareness but by my involvement in Komen sponsered research on quality of life in BC Survivors.
Hope to post some pictures by the end of the week when I get time after work.
Hugs, K
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #2
    Yea Kay!
    Hey Kay! Congrats on doing the walk, even if it was only half of it! I, personally, think that is wonderful! What a wonderful and proud day for you and all of your sisters in pink.

    Dr Oz? Wow! It is depressing that there isn't more done for bc. It just doesn't make sense that they haven't gotten a lot further. Oh welllllllllll

    And, huge congrats on reaching your donation goal! I applaud you lady!

    You should be always treated with special attention and kind words! You have earned that right!

    Thank you Kay for walking for all of your sisters in pink!


    Sue :)
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #3
    Hi Kay,
    Good for you. Glad you enjoyed the walk. Our Komen Walk is October 3rd. This will be my 6th year in a row walking and the first as a SURVIVOR. I look forward to this every year. Hugs, Jean
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #4
    Jean 0609 said:

    Hi Kay,
    Good for you. Glad you enjoyed the walk. Our Komen Walk is October 3rd. This will be my 6th year in a row walking and the first as a SURVIVOR. I look forward to this every year. Hugs, Jean

    Thanks Kay for walking for
    Thanks Kay for walking for us! I appreciate it! You are a true survivor!


    Lex
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #5
    Alexis F said:

    Thanks Kay for walking for
    Thanks Kay for walking for us! I appreciate it! You are a true survivor!


    Lex

    Wow, Kay, what a great day for you.
    Thank you so much from all of us pink sisters. My husband, family, friends and I are on a team to do our walk here in Phoenix on 10/10/10. Can't wait to do the survivor walk too--I'm sure it will be so emotional.

    Hugs, Renee
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #6
    I am soooo proud of you! And
    I am soooo proud of you! And of course, your husband too! What a wonderful experience~ thank you so very much for sharing your day with us! It was obviously very fulfilling and yet, won't it be a wonderful day when we can finally celebrate the end of cancer???

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #7
    Kay
    congrats on doing the walk! You go girl :-) Dr. Oz has done several shows about cancer awareness.
    Char
  • elm3544
    elm3544 Member Posts: 748
    #8
    Sounds great! I'm glad you
    Sounds great! I'm glad you had such a wonderful time! I am very excited about our upcoming walk. It is a great feeling.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #9
    cahjah75 said:

    Kay
    congrats on doing the walk! You go girl :-) Dr. Oz has done several shows about cancer awareness.
    Char

    Thank you to you and also to
    Thank you to you and also to your husband! What a wonderful event for you both to do!
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #10
    chenheart said:

    I am soooo proud of you! And
    I am soooo proud of you! And of course, your husband too! What a wonderful experience~ thank you so very much for sharing your day with us! It was obviously very fulfilling and yet, won't it be a wonderful day when we can finally celebrate the end of cancer???

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    Saying a big thank you to
    Saying a big thank you to you Kay for walking for us! We were all with you in spirit!


    Hugs, Angie
  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
    #11
    elm3544 said:

    Sounds great! I'm glad you
    Sounds great! I'm glad you had such a wonderful time! I am very excited about our upcoming walk. It is a great feeling.

    Curious
    Congratulations on taking part in the Komen "Race". I will be picking up T-shirts for my group on the 23rd, the "Race" is on the 25th. Still hoping for good weather. I'm curious, how many participants were there in NYC? Thanks for your efforts.
    Marsha
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #12
    elm3544 said:

    Sounds great! I'm glad you
    Sounds great! I'm glad you had such a wonderful time! I am very excited about our upcoming walk. It is a great feeling.

    What a great fun day!
    What a great fun day! Thanks Kay for walking for your sisters!
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #13
    Ritzy said:

    Yea Kay!
    Hey Kay! Congrats on doing the walk, even if it was only half of it! I, personally, think that is wonderful! What a wonderful and proud day for you and all of your sisters in pink.

    Dr Oz? Wow! It is depressing that there isn't more done for bc. It just doesn't make sense that they haven't gotten a lot further. Oh welllllllllll

    And, huge congrats on reaching your donation goal! I applaud you lady!

    You should be always treated with special attention and kind words! You have earned that right!

    Thank you Kay for walking for all of your sisters in pink!


    Sue :)

    I love the idea of your
    I love the idea of your crown and Survivor written on it, cause you are Kay!
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #14
    cahjah75 said:

    Kay
    congrats on doing the walk! You go girl :-) Dr. Oz has done several shows about cancer awareness.
    Char

    This is great that you got
    This is great that you got to do the walk! And, how great that your hubby was with you.

    Thanks for walking for me!


    Hugs, Jan
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #15
    Marsha Mulvey said:

    Curious
    Congratulations on taking part in the Komen "Race". I will be picking up T-shirts for my group on the 23rd, the "Race" is on the 25th. Still hoping for good weather. I'm curious, how many participants were there in NYC? Thanks for your efforts.
    Marsha

    Good luck to you Marsha on
    Good luck to you Marsha on the 25th! Let us know how your day is!

    Jan
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #16
    Way to Go, Kay! Sounds
    Way to Go, Kay! Sounds fantastic! Thank you for representing us Sisters in Pink. Thank your hubby as well.
    BL
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #17
    elm3544 said:

    Sounds great! I'm glad you
    Sounds great! I'm glad you had such a wonderful time! I am very excited about our upcoming walk. It is a great feeling.

    When is your walk Elm?

    When is your walk Elm?
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #18
    Bella Luna said:

    Way to Go, Kay! Sounds
    Way to Go, Kay! Sounds fantastic! Thank you for representing us Sisters in Pink. Thank your hubby as well.
    BL

    Hoping you have a really fun
    Hoping you have a really fun day when you walk too Marsha!
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #19
    missrenee said:

    Wow, Kay, what a great day for you.
    Thank you so much from all of us pink sisters. My husband, family, friends and I are on a team to do our walk here in Phoenix on 10/10/10. Can't wait to do the survivor walk too--I'm sure it will be so emotional.

    Hugs, Renee

    Thanks Kay for taking us
    Thanks Kay for taking us with you!

    Hugs, Leeza
  • KayNYC
    KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
    #20
    You were all there in spirit with me...
    I have to thank all of you for being there to support me. 25,000 people participated on Sunday and I heard there were over 1600 survivors registered ( I don't have a confirmation on this number but someone mentioned it in their presentation). I felt all of you, my Pink sisters were there with us.
    I look forward to next years "RACE" and even more to the day when we walk to celebrate curing BC. For all of you who are preparing for the upcoming Race for the Cure, I wish you sunny skies, moderate temperatures and lots of support. Enjoy the day.
    Hugs,K
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #21
    KayNYC said:

    You were all there in spirit with me...
    I have to thank all of you for being there to support me. 25,000 people participated on Sunday and I heard there were over 1600 survivors registered ( I don't have a confirmation on this number but someone mentioned it in their presentation). I felt all of you, my Pink sisters were there with us.
    I look forward to next years "RACE" and even more to the day when we walk to celebrate curing BC. For all of you who are preparing for the upcoming Race for the Cure, I wish you sunny skies, moderate temperatures and lots of support. Enjoy the day.
    Hugs,K

    25,000 people! That is
    25,000 people! That is awesome Kay! We were all with you Kay! I am so happy that you went and that you are already looking forward to next years!

    Thanks again!


    Leeza

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