doing a 5k

this morning i participated in my first ever organized 5k race. i walked most of it, though becca & i did run at the very end to get around some snotty kids who had passed us. plus, it's just more fun to run across the finish line. :)

today i also began my formal solicitation of support for the Y-ME Race to Empower 5k on mother's day.

Y-ME is here today for those who can't wait for tomorrow's cure, and we know the need for emotional support and information doesn't stop when the workday ends. that's why Y-ME has the country's only free-of-charge, 24-hour hotline staffed by trained peer counselors who are breast cancer survivors, with interpreters in 150 languages. your donation to the walk fuels the hotline and Y-ME's other vital programs.

this year, 180,000 americans are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. through the support of financial contributions from donors like you and me, Y-ME can continue offering its services free-of charge programs and services to breast cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones.

won't you help us ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone?

i've created a web site where you can make a donation in support of my Race to Empower participation. support me online using this link and help me reach my goal. of course, we always welcome company and would love for you to join us! our team is 7 people strong right now, and we'd love to see that number grow. we're not all running fanatics - if you know me, you know that - we're looking to help a good organization by challenging ourselves to do something physical.

no, i don't expect everyone to be able to give financial support. but i do want everyone to have the chance to join us for a fun morning of exercise, team spirit, warm fuzzy feelings and maybe a leg cramp or two. :)

donate here. feel good about it.