RUNNING THE RACE and Happy Pink Saturday

 

This Saturday marks the 16th Annual Susan G. Komen For the Cure Arkansas (formerly Race for the Cure). Thus far, close to $14 million dollars has been raised in the Little Rock area alone.  It ranks in the top five Komen events nationally. 

I’ve been there for each of them except two, and I am sorry to say that I will not be participating this Saturday due to another commitment.  I really do hate to miss it. 

I like that the survivors lead off the race.  Their courage in the face of the battles they have won and lost is beyond my comprehension.  (Do you think that one guy is confused?)

Standing in the midst of thirty thousand plus other women whose purpose in being there is to support one another is absolutely one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had.  It truly brings tears to my eyes even when I think about it.

The race starts early, but it’s not too early for us to be out showing our support and having fun doing it.

 

The support of the men in the Race has grown stronger over the years.  It’s always a hoot to see them all dressed up in their pink hair and costumes.  They all seem to really enjoy doing what they are doing, and I really appreciate their encouragement.  The Three Miles of Men stretches the length of the 5K. 

One of these guys had on a t-shirt that said “Fight Like a Girl.”  Don’t you just love that?  I’m sorry that I couldn’t find a picture of it to share with you.

For Jeannie and Susie and Margaret and Kat (and for all of you whose name is not written but who are loved)  who are survivors and for Pam who lost her battle, here’s to a Happy Pink Saturday for the Cure.  May we never quit running that race.