Monday, October 25, 2010

3-Day Walk for the Cure


Kudos to Chelsea for completing the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure in Atlanta.

When Chelsea first told me she was interested in doing the 3-Day walk....I admit, I was a little hesitant about the whole idea. Not that I wanted to talk her out of joining a great cause…but I wondered if she thought about everything it entailed…all the money she needed to raise, the 60 miles of walking (20 miles/day), the blisters, the tents, the showers, the port-a-potties?

But if you know Chelsea, once Big C puts her mind to something…there is no stopping her. (i.e. her blue couches…hehehe)

There are many women, however, fighting battles more monumental and serious than port-a-potties. And Chelsea wanted to do the walk in honor and memory of those who have had to fight those battles.

At the end of the 3 days, Chelsea attended the closing ceremony in Turner Field with thousands of supporters and many new friends she made a long the way that all gave their heart and sole. Those who walked together stood shoulder-to-shoulder with shared memories and so much in common…from hope for a cure to end breast cancer forever…to calluses, corns, and blisters. Oh My.

We are so proud of our transported Georgia Peach. Good job, Chelsea. Sometimes it makes good sense NOT to listen to your mother.

2 comments:

Bri @ Sea said...

I am still in such awe about this... so proud of my sister! It is incredible.... Chels, you walked more than 2 MARATHONS to fight to find a cure, that's something to shine about. Love you. Way to really give your "heart and sole"

Sistersledge said...

She's a peach all right and we're proud as punch of her! Way to go Chelsea!