Run/Walk/Hop For A Cause
Since my mother is not going to be here for Mother's Day, I decided I'm going to spend it with my friend and her mother. About three years, ago my friend Shelly's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. After much treatment and two surgeries, she is now in remission. She is a survivor and is proud of it.
On Saturday we are all (including Indy because he wants to do something good) going to participate in the 15th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk (or in my case hop) for Women 5K here in Downtown LA. Of course, when I signed up, it was before my car accident. That's not going to stop me. I made a commitment and I plan to stick to it. This will be my third year participating.
This is the first year her mother will be able to participate in it. Instead of running like we usually do, her family has decided to walk the 5K so that we will all be in one big group. I'm glad because I'm not going to be able to run since I am still healing. I'm going to do my best to walk as much as I can (it's gonna hurt but that won't matter), then Indy has agreed to give me a piggy back ride whenever I need a break (so glad he's in good shape). Shelly's family is also going to bring a wheelchair in case her mother or anyone else gets tiered and needs a break (I'm determined not to use it).
On Sunday, Shelly is going to be using her party planning skills to throw a gigantic surprise Mother's Day party to celebrate her mother's survival. I am excited because I have known them for most of my life, and Shelly's mother has been like a mother to me.
If anyone has a chance to participate in one of these beneficiary runs/walks, I highly recommend doing it because it is a wonderful experience.
On Saturday we are all (including Indy because he wants to do something good) going to participate in the 15th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk (or in my case hop) for Women 5K here in Downtown LA. Of course, when I signed up, it was before my car accident. That's not going to stop me. I made a commitment and I plan to stick to it. This will be my third year participating.
This is the first year her mother will be able to participate in it. Instead of running like we usually do, her family has decided to walk the 5K so that we will all be in one big group. I'm glad because I'm not going to be able to run since I am still healing. I'm going to do my best to walk as much as I can (it's gonna hurt but that won't matter), then Indy has agreed to give me a piggy back ride whenever I need a break (so glad he's in good shape). Shelly's family is also going to bring a wheelchair in case her mother or anyone else gets tiered and needs a break (I'm determined not to use it).
On Sunday, Shelly is going to be using her party planning skills to throw a gigantic surprise Mother's Day party to celebrate her mother's survival. I am excited because I have known them for most of my life, and Shelly's mother has been like a mother to me.
If anyone has a chance to participate in one of these beneficiary runs/walks, I highly recommend doing it because it is a wonderful experience.
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yogamommy on
Bravo!! Way to go! We have a 5k similar to that for Breast Cancer every October and the energy protruding from all the survivors and family members is amazing, everybody is happy and thankful and it is a great cause. Good for you, that is a great!! Have fun!
