We were off in a sea of pink, full of optimism and slathered in sunscreen. It was about 32 C in Vancouver under bluebird skies. My SIL and I walked together and raised almost $7000 between the two of us, not bad!
Six kilometers to go before we can trade our runners for flipflops!
The volunteer cheering squad was amazing. They drove decorated motorcycles and mini-vans along the route, stopping regularly to help us cross busy intersections, squirt us with water, blast disco tunes to keep us moving and generally provide a super-positive atmosphere.
Even families along the route showed their support by leaving their sprinklers on over the sidewalk, cheering from their doorsteps, or providing refreshing drinks and in this case delicious plums!
It was wonderful to walk through our amazing city and enjoy the views. Here we are strolling the seawall at the 2010 Olympic Athlete's Village.
All things considered we didn't fare too badly. The medics wrapped my 'other' knee on day 2 and kept my biggest blister sealed under moleskin. I am pleasantly surprised that I'm able to walk today with minimal pain. Mostly, I'm just terribly proud of everyone who participated (especially the large contingent of survivors and women currently undergoing treatment!) and all of our amazing supporters. In Vancouver alone we raised $2.4 million for the B.C. Cancer Agency.
The two of us have already signed on for next year and I'm building a team. We need more walkers! I'm hoping to gather many of my creative and quilty friends so we can "Kick Cancer with Creativity." Care to join us?
Like the radio ads said, "cancer is hard...walking is easy".
13 comments:
Congratulations on the walk, Krista! I thought of you all as we sweltered inside this weekend.
Congratulations Krista! That was one heck of a walk! It's a wonderful thing that you did. Thank you!
You rock sister and so does your SIL!!! Add me to your team for 2011. One question though...is there room for one more set of legs in your ice bath??? :-)
Good for you! I did a 5k in May, but it pales in comparison to a 60k. I am 100% Totally impressed! Also, pretty sure this gives you free reign to eat whatever you want for the rest of your life. Or at least until next Tuesday.
Congratulations - that's an amazing achievement Krista.
Well, aren't you a sight with two wrapped knees and swollen feet! Bravo to you for finishing and raising so much $$ for such a worthy cause!!
That is wonderful, thanks from a Breast Cancer Surviour . I wish I could walk but not in cards for me right now
Congratulations! What an immense show of determination and strength--may your attributes today be passed on to cancer patients across B.C.
Wow!! You guys are incredible...and in this heat!! KILLER!! Good for you!
Paulette
Congratulations - maybe if I start walking today, I can be in shape for next year!!
Wow, Krista; well done! It sounds like an amazing event - and result! I love the last picture of you with your feet in the cooler.-)
I too, love the "feet in the cooler" photo! Outstanding achievement. Thank you for your generosity and devotion to the cause.
What a wonderful walk you did. It truly is quite an achievement and such a worthy cause.
Micki
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