The Power of Pink, We did it!

On January 19^th, 2008, my sister, our grandparents and I went down to Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach to Race for the Cure. This is a fundraiser for the research of a cure for Breast Cancer. The Komen South Florida Affiliate was established in 1991, and since then has raised over two and a half million dollars annually. They host a day of jogging, walking, and more for all ages; Co Ed, Kids, tots, men, and woman. Although I must say that most teens wouldn't like getting up before ten to go and run, since we do this already in Gym, I felt proud to because breast cancer runs in my family. All of my family members had been strong fighters, but my Aunt Colleen just over a year ago didn't make it. Although she wasn't able to cure hers, I feel running that day helped all those other people's aunts, mothers, sisters, cousins, and so on.

We went in a Co Ed race around 8:30. When we got there it was packed with racers and sponsors helping out the cause. I was surprised at how many people were there, but we grabbed our shirts, and headed toward the starting line. Once we were off, it didn't seem to take too long till we were finished. With a whole group of people surrounding you as you run/walk the three miles, it makes you feel somewhat empowering. When we finished I felt really good about what we'd done. I know that over ten thousand people were there doing the same thing I was, but just the four of us together being there makes a difference. I raced for the cure of thousands of families out there; hoping that it helps them just like it has helped mine.