I've been reading Karen Lynch's breast cancer blogs for quite some time. She recently started blogging about breast cancer for b5media at the Pink Ribbon Review. When Karen offered me the opportunity to tell my Survivor story on her blog I said, "Sure!" Want to read what I had to say? Click here.
Then click here to read part two of the interview.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
The Pink Artist Doll: Update
Do you remember the Pink Artist Doll project? Monica Magness completed her and has named her "Love Squared." Her skirt was crafted from two inch fabric squares. A total of 182 artists participated in this project - how cool is that? "Love Squared" has been sent to Art Doll Quarterly & she is due to appear in the autumn issue. A drawing for this gorgeous doll will occur on October 15. To enter the drawing,view Monica's blog post for all of the details.
Did you find my square?
(Doll photos courtesy of Jeff Magness and used here with permission)
Did you find my square?
(Doll photos courtesy of Jeff Magness and used here with permission)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
NC Triad Race for the Cure 2008
Race Day was a resounding success. I don't have the final total yet, but I think that our team raised over $3000. It was a little bit chaotic in the beginning, trying to corral 34 people. We had decided to meet at the Team Photo Spot half an hour prior to race time, but parking ended up taking lots of folks (self included) longer than expected, so then we couldn't really linger at the Team Photo Spot too long...we needed to head over to the starting line...but not everyone was there yet...How did we ever manage before cell phones?! I took 13 incoming calls between 7:55 AM and 8:30 AM.
The weather cooperated and so did Andrea's baby...she is due in just a few weeks. A round of applause to her for walking a 5K so close to her due date. But it worked out well; she and my Mom walked together. Heck, at one point, they were even ahead of me.
The runners have one real advantage. They get to the finish line and can enjoy the festivities long before the rest of us. By the time I got to the finish line, I had to whisk myself over to the Survivor Tent to get organized for the Survivor Procession. Oh, but I loved the walk and don't regret doing it at a leisurely pace. Chatting, laughing, just feeling fantastic every step of the way... For several of my friends, participating in a charity race was a new experience, and it was really fun to enjoy the energy of event from their perspective. OK enough gushing and rambling...enjoy the pictures.
At the Starting Line
Getting Ready for the Survivor Procession
The weather cooperated and so did Andrea's baby...she is due in just a few weeks. A round of applause to her for walking a 5K so close to her due date. But it worked out well; she and my Mom walked together. Heck, at one point, they were even ahead of me.
The runners have one real advantage. They get to the finish line and can enjoy the festivities long before the rest of us. By the time I got to the finish line, I had to whisk myself over to the Survivor Tent to get organized for the Survivor Procession. Oh, but I loved the walk and don't regret doing it at a leisurely pace. Chatting, laughing, just feeling fantastic every step of the way... For several of my friends, participating in a charity race was a new experience, and it was really fun to enjoy the energy of event from their perspective. OK enough gushing and rambling...enjoy the pictures.
At the Starting Line
Getting Ready for the Survivor Procession
Along the Course
After the Race:
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