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Posted by: Tamsin
Usually, I walk the Race for the Cure in honor of myself(!) and other survivors. This year, I will walk in memory of Joni Cassell, who passed away from the disease on July 9, 2008. Joni was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. Her positive outlook, bright ideas, and hard work were key elements driving the success of the 2005 and 2006 Races. Her contributions to events - and work on the Board (2005-2008) - are too numerous to list. She will be missed - but, I will carry her smiling visage with me forever.

Posted by: Marlene D. Gilmore
I've lost my sister of breast cancer and six weeks later I was also dignosed with breast cancer. I am certain that the cure will be found soon. Good attitude is recommended.

Posted by: Michael Deckert
As you can see by my name, I'm a man. In my own way I have both felt the hurt and the shock of hearing "you have cancer". I was stage 2 when my lump was found. There were no choice for me. As a male I had to have a radical mastectomy. I too wake everyday to see the drastic cut in my chest. I am fortunate in that most of my life I was a weight lifter and runner. My chest could have been "radically" different but it is still much the same- so I've been told. I deal with taking Tomoxifin (my last year) just because doctors don't know what to do for males. I have been widely accepted when I tell my story. My real pride is meeting the other survivors at the race. How warm everyone is. Now that I'm going to my 4th race I look forward to standing with all the survivors - both female and this male!

Posted by: Irene Kessler
I Race for the Cure to celebrate 23 years of survivorship, and to inspire those women who are newly diagnosed or whose survivorship is not as lengthy as mine. I Race for the Cure because I lost two nieces to breast cancer, one at 36 and the other at 39. My hope is that a cure will be found and that their daughters will not have to experience what their mothers did. And that my family and every other family will no longer experience the loss of a love one due to breast cancer.

Posted by: Becky
I walk the Race for the Cure to celebrate not only that I am a survivor, but I am thriving in the life I live. I love the fact I am able to be physically active and help to raise awareness for this dreaded disease. I also walk in memory of my sister-in-law, Terri who was diagnosis with breast cancer the same time as I was. She lost her life to it and left two small children and a adoring husband behind. She was only 42. I hope bringing this awareness out, will save someone else's life when they are so young like Terri.

Posted by: tiffany acevedo
My hope is for one more day, One more day to make a difference, One more day to live, One more day to show everyone how much I love them. I celebrate LIFE--for today may very well be---my one more day. FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!! Never give up--together we will find a cure!!

Posted by: MJ
I am dedicating this in loving memory of my mom, Mary who beat cancer for over 22 years but lost the fight to Alzheimer's at almost 89. My mom was diagnosed at age 67 and was told she probably would not live long. Well that was not going to be for my mom. She continued to live life and never looked back. My mom's courage, strength, dignity, love and beautiful smile are the driving force behind me to follow her determination and also beat this enemy "cancer". My mom never looked at cancer as a burden or issue. She continued to live, love and thrive with a very positive attitude and a smile that was contagious. She always remained strong by having a glowing smile and never looked at herself in a sad way. Even though life has tossed me a really big bump too in the road I am determined to just "WALK" "right over it" just like my mom. I know my mom is guiding me down this rough road but I am determined to beat this because of my mom's example of never losing faith and hope. To all cancer survivors, those who support this event, and all who know and love someone with cancer - I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your presence and commitment to "find the cure". The outpour of support, kindness, special words and love has been so overwhelming that written words will never convey my appreciation to the proper level.

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