We were placed in rows of 10 across. This is a photo of those behind me. As you can see it wraps around and back into the stadium. This line does not include the crew or the survivors who walked. They walk in separately from the group.
During the ceremony we raised our walking shoes as the survivors walked in to honor them.
This is Dr. Phillips the spokesperson for the 3-Day Events. She is amazing and her words are so inspiring!
There were over 2,000 walkers, over 400 on crew, and Atlanta raised $6 Million for the cure in 2011!
Those who carried the flags with a family member or survivor.
My welcome home present from Mom, Scott, and the boys!
Cancer is a terrible disease, no matter what type it is! My prayer is that one day there will be a cure. I have learned so much on my journey and I'm am so thankful for the experience. I have been blessed by every step. What I have shared with you through out this blog is only part of the story and the only way to know is to just experience it. I am not closing or ending it here. Though it may seem like an ending, it's really only the beginning for me. You see, Nancy Brinker made a promise, to her dying sister (Susan Komen), that she would not stop until a cure was found. So this movement to end breast cancer will continue. There are those who will walk each year until a cure is found. I have already committed to walking in 2012. Will you join me? I will have a team this year named Angels of Hope. If you are interested in joining my team by walking or crewing please let me know. It is a life changing experience. Join me as I serve and help put an end to breast cancer, so that you, me, your mother, your wife, your family member or friend doesn't have to face what so many have faced.
Thank you to Scott, Wesley, and Graham for allowing me to do this, supporting me and encouraging me. I love you! Thank you again supporters for your love, donations, encouragement, and prayers over the last year! This journey would not be possible without YOU! Thank you, God for loving me so much that you gave your son and for providing me opportunities to serve and show others Your love!
Mom and Dad, you both have given so much, not just to me but to others too. Though I was too small to remember what all you faced, I know that you both got through it because of your faith in Jesus. Momma, God wasn't done with you, He knew I needed you. I hope that my walk honors you! Thank you for being my parents and being such a great examples. I love you both!!
The journey continues in 2012, Happy New Year!
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