Passionately Pink for the Cure - Warrior of the Week- Page 2

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:08pm

Oh dear! I didn't even think of the context that could be taken in. It has been changed.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:59pm

Fuzzels and I are in pink for a cure.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 12:13am

Time to increase your goal Lauren.

Go BWW.com!

[shameless]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 8:26am

Morning bump!

[bunnywings]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 8:32am

These sure were tasty last night.



Think pink for a cure in October.

"Think Pink" all year 'round, not just in October.

Updated On: 10/4/06 at 08:32 AM

[AbbaRabbit]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 11:11am

the goal has been increased to 300 :)

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 11:13am

Hoping the goal goes higher

[shameless]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 11:23am

In case you missed it, Abba started a BWW team. The minimum suggested donation is $5, which is perfectly respectable. So, if you're interested and able to do it, don't be shy!

http://www.komendonations.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=1000&team_id=22850

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 12:48pm

I just got a call....a friend just lost her partner to this yesterday...and the day before a co-worker lost his wife....we NEED to find a cure.

[AbbaRabbit]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 1:19pm

awww that's so sad

here is what my feet will be living in for the month of october...


i found this website while searching for breast cancer awareness products...
there are some really cute things here and i believe all the money goes to the komen foundation
https://oneineight.org/

edit: patches wanted to get in on the pink-ness in my avatar

Updated On: 10/4/06 at 01:19 PM

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 10/4/06 at 3:31pm

Bumping for the cause.

[shameless]

Posted: 10/5/06 at 10:53am

Pink Thursday Bump.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/5/06 at 1:47pm

What a wonderful idea to have a BWW 'team'!
Thank you, Abba, for setting it up. And thanks to eveyone who has participated.

I joined. Proudly and Passionately!

Think Pink.

[shameless]

Posted: 10/6/06 at 9:08am

Friday bump!

Go team go!

Why do I suddenly feel like the pink Power Ranger?

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 10/6/06 at 10:59am

cuz you're wearing your pink decoder ring?

[shameless]

Posted: 10/6/06 at 11:22am

That's funny, Cookie, I was thinking it was my totally rad utility belt!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/6/06 at 11:23am

I love all the avatars.

And the support.

[gettinhep]

Posted: 10/6/06 at 5:54pm

Lucy thinks pink occassionally.

[shameless]

Posted: 10/9/06 at 8:34am

Monday morning bump for Team Pink.

[bunnywings]

Posted: 10/11/06 at 12:22am

After "talking" with NYadgal through a PM, she asked me to share my story, so I will.

I've been involved in the fight against breast cancer for about 5 years now. I've walked many, many miles and raised a lot of money to help the cause.

I first got involved, not because I knew someone with breast cancer but, as a challenge to myself. It was right after 9/11 and I felt like I needed a purpose "for being here". I needed something bigger in my life, other than just going day to day. A brochure in the mall pretty much changed my life. I wanted to see if I could walk 60 miles in 3 days. After training for 6 months, I completed all 60 miles.

I participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day, The Avon Walk For Breast Cancer, Race For The Cure and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. From these events, I have heard many stories and have gotten to know many survivors, who I now consider friends.

I love that I got involved and I know it counds so corny, but The 3-Day changed my life and made it better. I have no problem telling people that I orginally got involved only as a challenge to myself. However, now my reason for being involved is because I can.

I want to include part of my first Thank You letter, which I wrote on 6/2/02, about 4 hours after completing my first 3-Day...


Day 3 was victorious for me. We had to be done walking by 3pm in order for the closing ceremonies to start on time or else we’d get picked up by the sweep van. Even though my feet were killing me, I walked on. I was sure that I had a ton of blisters, but I kept walking anyways. I WANTED and NEEDED to finish on my own. I was so close that I decided if they came for me, I would try my best to run away so I could walk into the holding area myself. I needed to know that I could walk every one of those 60 miles. I’m not sure how fast I was walking but the sweep van never came for me. And, gosh darn it, I am PROUD to say that I WALKED 60 MILES FOR BREAST CANCER!!!!! My mom and sister were close to the finish line and I cried when I saw them. My journey was almost over. I was so proud of myself and of what I had already accomplished.

As we got closer to the holding area, you could hear the roar of people. The holding area was where we actually crossed the finish line, but friends and family weren’t allowed. Then we walked between two lines of walkers who had already finished. Everyone was clapping and cheering for us, which is what the roaring was. It felt great to know that they were cheering for ME. I’ve never had that happen. What an amazing feeling! We then got our shirts: blue for walkers, pink for survivors and white for crew.

The closing ceremonies were awesome! Even though I knew that we had 3,515 walkers, it’s hard to imagine just how many people that is. Well, I was able to experience that. We had to walk in silence to where the closing ceremonies were held, just down the street. As we got closer to the field, more and more onlookers were there cheering us on. The police would drive by sounding off their sirens as a congratulations. When we got to the field, there were several hundred people clapping for us. All the walkers lined up on the field, about 30 walkers across. We packed the field, held and raised hands and started walking. I saw the most breathtaking sight. We were walking up a hill, but I was at the bottom and saw a sea of people wearing blue shirts, joined hand in hand at the top of the hill. The tears came when I realized how we came together for these 3 days and formed an amazing team of 3,515 people. Once we reached the top, the music was uplifting and our spirits were high.

The survivors were next to take the field. This is why I wanted to do the walk. To save someone’s mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, aunt, father, brother, son, grandfather, uncle. Maybe yours, or maybe mine. I was happy that we had survivors who were able to walk. But it also reminded me that there are people out there right now battling this disease and the money I raised WILL help someone.

The last to join us on the field were the crew. What a cool group of individuals!

The closing speech was powerful and it made me believe me that if I can walk 60 miles for breast cancer, I can do ANYTHING!

So once again, I would like to Thank You from the bottom of my heart for your donations and support; for allowing me to take part in a very special weekend; for human compassion and making me believe in the human spirit again. Thank you for being part of my team.


I love October, as it's breast cancer awareness month. However, I wish people would continue all year round.

Thanks for reading.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/11/06 at 2:06am

THANK YOU for sharing that.

And for ALL you do, bunnywings!

(And, thank you for my wonderful new signature!)

Updated On: 10/11/06 at 02:06 AM

[DG]

Posted: 10/11/06 at 2:11am

Good for you, Bunny.

And I like YOUR signature!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 10/11/06 at 2:17am

It's been years since they told her about it
The darkness her body possessed
And the scars are still there in the mirror
Everyday that she gets herself dressed
Though the pain is miles and miles behind her
And the fear is now a docile beast
If you ask her why she is still running
She'll tell you it makes her complete

[Chorus:]
I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother, your sister, your wife
I run for you and me, my friend, I RUN FOR LIFE!

It's a blur since they told me about it
How the darkness had taken its toll
And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body
But they will never get a piece of my soul
And now I'm still learning the lesson
To waken when I hear the call
And if you ask me why I am still running
I'll tell you I run for us all

[Chorus]

And someday if they tell you about it
If the darkness knocks on your door
Remember her remember me
We will be running as we have before
Running for answers
Running for more


-- Melissa Etheridge: "I Run For Life"

Updated On: 10/11/06 at 02:17 AM

[shameless]

Posted: 10/11/06 at 8:47am

Hump day bump.

Thanks so much for sharing, bunnywings!

By the way, have I mentioned that we have a BWW team raising money for the cure, and that everyone is welcome to join?

https://www.komendonations.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=1000&team_id=22850

[ALittleNorthofKansas]

Posted: 10/11/06 at 9:38am

Good to see its at 75% of its goal already.