21 October, 2009

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

I would like to thank Susan from A Southern Daydreamer for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. Click on the link to see other outdoor posts.

The outdoor activity that my step-sister and her family attended was a walk for the American Cancer Society. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than just the name of a walk, it describes the progress in the fight against breast cancer. It was held this past Sunday, which was a cold, rainy, miserable day. However, the rain didn't stop these people.


My step-sister, Nancy, is in the pink hat and holding the sign. Nancy should have added her own name on the list. She is the most humble, unselfish person I know.



Making Strides is not a race; it is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love.





The man in the orange hat is Nancy's husband. The lady in the black coat is my other step-sister. The other ladies are Nancy's friends. The team was called Mann's Angels.


The man pushing the stroller is Nancy's son and her 3 grands. One cute little girl and twin boys.




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19 comments:

  1. xinexOctober 21, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    Great post, Karen! I've had my mammogram...Christine

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  2. JeanneOctober 21, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    I'm sorry the weather didn't cooperate for your walk.

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  3. UnknownOctober 21, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    Great post!
    Happy ODW
    ~Really Rainey~

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  4. Hootin AnniOctober 21, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Excellent. Here, on the 24th, we have our annual 5K walk for B C! A great cause.

    Mine today is the Annual Jazz Festival in town. Come by if you can. CLICK HERE

    Have a glorious Wednesday.

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  5. Pat@Back Porch MusingsOctober 21, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Absolutely wonderful post, Karen!!

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  6. SmilingSallyOctober 21, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Karen, thank you for a great reminder post. Mammograms are so important. I'm due for one in November.

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  7. KatOctober 21, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Wonderful post Karen. Sorry the weather didn't hold, but it looks like a good turnout. We are going to see the pink firetruck this afternoon! Kathy

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  8. Mid-Atlantic MarthaOctober 21, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    What a dedicated group! Thanks for the post and reminder.

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  9. My name is RietOctober 21, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    What a wonderful post. Sorry the weather was not very cooperative.
    Thank you for visiting and I did put my other header in my sidebar. It is too small to notice I think . I will put it up as header again maybe in spring. Thank you for the tip.
    Riet

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  10. Regina October 21, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Great walk for a cause!
    A great outdoor post.

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  11. Mary BergfeldOctober 21, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    What a wonderful post. Thanks for sharing the pictures of this event with us. I hope you're having a wonderful week and a great outdoor Wednesday.

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  12. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaOctober 21, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Great post Karen...and I do mean Great!! it's so good to see people fighting the good fight my friend..I had a friend of mine wear my name on her back for ovarian Cancer walk..Tell me I was not honored...I'm a survior and very proud to say I'm just "Happy to be" alive...May you have a great day my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  13. JoyceOctober 21, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Way to go walking in the rain for such a good cause.
    Joyce

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  14. Ms.DaisyOctober 21, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I have so much admiration for the people who march and walk for a cure for breast cancers and all cancers! What great pictures you have of these wonderful people and please include yourself!


    ~Jean

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  15. Ms. Bake-itOctober 21, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Hello Karen,

    I think it is great that the weather was not a deterrent for the walk. Thank you for a great reminder post. Mammograms are so important. I actually have one scheduled two weeks from today.

    Thank you for sharing!

    ~ Tracy

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  16. The Quintessential MagpieOctober 21, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Hi, Karen. This is just super! That is one dedicated group!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  17. KathyOctober 21, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Great cause and great pictures. I haven't had a mammo in a couple of years but I have an appointment with my new doctor in a few weeks and will see that I get one scheduled then.

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  18. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 21, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    It looks so cold and wet, so seeing you all do this walk was even more inspiring! Greta cause. Yes, I schedule my mammogram every year in my birthday month so I don't forget!

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

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  19. KateOctober 29, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Karen,
    Your blog is beautiful, thank you for stopping by and saying hello. Looking forward to more sharing with you.

    Hugs
    Kate

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