Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Instead of my regular posting about nature, I'm writing today to ask for your help. On Saturday I'm participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure here in CT. For those of you who haven't heard of this organization, it is dedicated to helping eradicate breast cancer through education, awareness, and research.

For those of you who know me, or have somehow stumbled across this blog, you'll know that I just recently lost my Mom to this horrible disease (read the story behind the organization and tell me that you don't get choked up). And in the months since her passing I have gotten away from some of the things she taught me. Mom used to volunteer whenever she was asked and some of my favorite memories are working side by side with her on some good cause. So, when I heard about this race, it just hit me that this was something that I should do.

Now I'm not a small man and its been a while since I ran any sort of major distance. So, three miles is really going to be a challenge for me. But, my fiance and I have been running at the local track and I have gotten up to two miles with no problem. I really hope to run the entire three miles in honor of my Mom.

If you read this and would consider sponsoring me, I'd really appreciate it. My Mom would volunteer whenever she was asked but she refused to "beg for money". Well, maybe it's tacky. But after I'm gone no one will remember. But the money just may make a difference in the world. Thanks.

Here's a link to my personal page on the race web site.

http://rfcc.convio.net/site/TR/Race/General?pg=personal&fr_id=1030&fr_id=1030&px=1180049