Re: Re: Gone for a Few (OT)

[Guest guest]

, Janet, ,

Thanks for your good wishes. Hi all.   The 60 mile, 3 day walk was a huge

success.   $3 million was raised for the fight against breast cancer.   The

presence of the band of a thousand walkers in some of NYC's ethic neighborhoods

helped raised awareness in a way that advertising couldn't even begin to.   Many

of the views were breathtaking.   The weather couldn't have been more

cooperative.   The food was yuck, the tents small, the portapotties

claustrophobic, the shower trucks slippery, the directions wrong.   The acts of

kindness were bountiful, the love incalculable and being among this heroic group

of women and men is a blessing for which I will always be grateful.   It was an

amazing 3 days. Everyone has a special reason for being there and mine is my

cousin, a breast cancer survivor. This morning, I'm exhausted, in pain and puffy

and very happy that I was able to participate in this amazing event.   I drove a

medical transport van for 3 days and picked up tired and injured walkers. Each

one had a special reason for being there and as I laid in my tent at the end of

each day, I realized how important it is to be part of a community of caring

people when we face challenges like breast cancer or PA. I am also very blessed

to be part of THIS list of caring, compassionate people with PA.

Kathy F.

> Kathy,

>

> I'm new here, but just read your message. That's a great thing to be

> doing and a thoroughly worthy cause. Hope the walk went well, that

> you all raised lots of money and that there weren't too

> many injured walkers. Take care, .

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2004 10:01:07 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Pugnfriend@... writes:

Each one had a special reason for being there and as I laid in my tent at the

end of each day, I realized how important it is to be part of a community of

caring people when we face challenges like breast cancer or PA. I am also

very blessed to be part of THIS list of caring, compassionate people with PA.

Kathy F.

Hi Kathy,

You did a wonderful thing. I live on Long Island and if I can get this PA

even halfway controlled then the next time maybe I can join you. I am

flaring again and having a hard time but maybe one day I can help as well.

Janet

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/04 3:00:48 PM GMT Daylight Time, Pugnfriend@...

writes:

This morning, I'm exhausted, in pain and puffy and very happy that I was

able to participate

Well done Kathy. I would call that a good pain this time.

Take care,

[Editor's Note: Yes, it's a good exhaustion and a good pain. For 3 days we

lived without mirrors so I learned to see myself by looking intensely at the

faces all around me and I made the wonderful discovery that we're all beautiful.

Doing something for others was better than sitting home telling myself why I

shouldn't get involved. Kathy F.]

[Guest guest]

Hi, Janet,

Believe me, I understand about not being able to do things that we desperately

would like to do. If your body cannot withstand the rigors of working a 3 Day

breast cancer event, you could always volunteer to help walkers check in on

opening day. This would involve sitting down and entering walker numbers into a

computer for a few hours. There are other ways to help, too. However, the

number one priority is to TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST.

Wishing you wellness,

Kathy F.

Hi Kathy,

You did a wonderful thing. I live on Long Island and if I can get this PA

even halfway controlled then the next time maybe I can join you. I am

flaring again and having a hard time but maybe one day I can help as well.

Janet