Avon Walk 2012

I have returned from a more than AMAZING weekend in New York.  I joined 4,000+ participants and walked the city, crossed some bridges, and landed on an island while meeting so many incredible people.  We raised over $8.2 million for the foundation!

Things I never want to forget:

• My friend Laura!
• My family and friends who have been diagnosed and are fighting breast cancer this year - Aunty Barb, Karen, and Laura.
• The three men in pink whose shirts read "Testies for Breasties"
• The group of ladies who raised over $73,000 this year
• The lady from Turks and Caicos
• The women who took a picture at every mile marker and dedicated it to  someone in her life affected by breast cancer.
• The lady on the shuttle talking about her chemo regimen this summer
• The mother and daughter who made a collage of all the pins, stickers, and buttons we received over the course of Day1.
• The hot breakfasts and coffee
• The Youth Crew and the young man who spoke at the opening ceremony dedicating his efforts to his Mom.
• The brother and sister who were walking in honor o their sister-in-law.
• The sweet lady who helped us figure out how to use those mylar blankets on a cold morning.
• The men wearing shirts that read "I LOVE BOOBS!"
• All the women in pink tutus.
• The random people on the streets of NYC that thanked us as we walked by.
• My Dad who came to the city to make sure I had a cold beer and good dinner after day 1.
• My Mom for coming to NC to take care of Kate and Max
• Peter's unconditional love and support!!!

 

I sincerely appreciate all the wonderful support I received from family, friends, and neighbors through donations, emails, snail mail, phone calls, visits and texts.