This past weekend I was able to support one of my favorite clients and a cause I strongly believe in…Breast Cancer Research. Honestly I support cancer research in general but this particular event was for the ta-ta’s. This event had special meaning for me as although she did not die of Breast Cancer, it was the disease that cost her her life.

A great source of pride for me was that I was able to use the success of this year to sponsor a corner in my company’s name. Ground Zero for the event was a local park where pink was the prominent color and walkers assembled. As I walked into the event, I managed to get teary eyed a few times thinking about my Grandmother. Among the sponsors present were Rhonda Faehn and the UF Gymnastics Team who strongly support the event and were there to encourage the walkers…I have to admit that I was a bit freaked out by how small the gymnasts were in person.

The walk itself was a 5k or 3 mile course winding its way through Downtown and NE Gainesville. Most people chose to walk although a few of the FGU crew were running. Nancy, my friend and client, was there in all of her survivor glory and 60+ years of age, two bad knees, and all she was off to the races and left us in her dust! Eventually I caught up about 2/3 of the way through! As the finish line came into view, you could practically see the Rocky Theme music playing in Nancy’s head as she charged to the end!

To cap off the morning…yes…I walked 3 miles before 10AM…we all went to the the Swamp for an early lunch. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to give and to be a part of this event. I believe in many ways it was a continued healing experience for me in regards to issues I still struggle to overcome.