FM Breast Cancer Walk

Even with my "little" bit of Cancer, I wanted to figure out how to be part of the Breast Cancer Survivor Family. Well, it just so happened that up at the YMCA, they recently started promoting the  

http://fmbreastcancerwalk.org/

"Walkers will unite to raise awareness and funds for those affected by breast cancer, whether as a survivor or supporter. This three-mile walk will begin and end at West Acres Shopping Center." The proceeds from the Walk benefit LiveSTRONG at the YMCA and the Breast cancer Research Foundation. 

I am so grateful for the opportunity of participating in the LiveSTRONG program that I decided I wanted my family to be a part of the Walk. So we signed us up!

Of course, our family is always up for "Festive" dressing. Today was no different! We got PINK shirts as part of the Walker's fee but we also wore pink hats, pink shoelaces, Breast Cancer earrings, a pink Beauty Queen sash, pink boas and pink ribbon face tattoos  How cute are we??? We were told by one of the photographers that we were the best dressed family there! Modesty aside... I know! ;)

As soon as we signed in, found the Stephens (thanks guys for doing this with us!) and got our T-shirts, the kids ran to find Katelyn. They adore her! We took the chance to snap a picture with her. Oh my heavens- we are a good-lookin' crew!

Along with taking of our own pictures, there were a few Radio Stations at the Event. A couple of them took pictures of our group or family. We even made it onto the Popster 104.7fm website. Fun! Check us out here under "Loving Dad's Pink Hat" and "Mother's Day Crafts": 

http://www.1047popsterfm.com/powergallery/galleries/grid_lightbox/index.php?gallery=49;theme=light

We got to the Event a little early so we could "enjoy a variety of activities including games, stroller decorating, frame and button making, posing with your friend and family at our photo booth", and getting treats! The kids had a blast!

We tried to meet up with our LiveSTRONG buddies to get a group shot. Katelyn had to go out for the opening ceremony so we let her skip out. Caleb was M.I.A. as usual. LOL Nicole was at a Viking game with her boyfriend. Kiona was still sleeping. Jennifer never picked up her phone (good job, lady! LOL) but we did find Denise! Go Denise! So here's the group shot we got! I absolutely LOVE it! We are so funny!

http://www.memories-online.net/BreastCancerWalk2012 password: YMCA

Then it was time for the FM Breast Cancer Walk to begin! We went out for the end of the Opening Ceremony. They had a Survivor share her story and then we were off! Everyone walked through the archway decorated by Bras on Broadway and headed down the route. Our little group was the back of the pack. Partly because the boys were playing football in the Mall parking lot beforehand and mostly because we are very slow walkers! OR we could blame it on the 6 children. Whichever works for you! Joshua just said it was cuz we are "UNIQUE". LOL I love it! We did meet up with Denise somewhere along the trail so we got to cross the finish line with her and take a picture of all of us! Way to go, everyone! Awesome job!

Being the Walker caboose didn't have all disadvantages. Somehow we missed the sign directing us to the "shorter" version of the walk. Oops! So we decided to blaze our own trail aka "make up our own shortcuts" along the way. We cut across a couple fields and a playground. LOL It worked out good though cuz the little ones were dragging by the end and Robbie's feet were thanking us for shortening the trail!

Along the Walk route, we snapped a shot by a TEAM SHAY sign they had put up for the event! How fun! We even got to bring the sign home afterwards. Thanks again to the Stephens for participating with us! It was way fun to spend time with you! You guys are awesome friends!

Here's our cute PINK, Breast Cancer shoelaces! So fun!

Last but certainly NOT least, I had to share some pictures I got with my LiveSTRONG buddies! First, Robbie has been such an amazing Cancer Supporter for me. She has been there every step of the way. Thanks lady! Sure luv ya! You are awesome! Next, Denise walked in a Cancer Walk yesterday so she didn't think she'd make it to this one but at the last minute decided to come. I'm so glad she did! Robbie, Denise and I got to take a picture with BOB. So funny! Denise is such a great woman and a fellow Breast cancer Survivor! We got to chat quite a bit about our treatments while we walked. (She got to do part of her treatment in Hawaii!!! So fun for her but totally not fair! LOL) Then, just as we were leaving (in fact we were all in the van and I ran back in to get my TEAM SHAY sign), I ran into Jennifer and Denise. We decided to find Katelyn and grab a picture. AND get this--- Caleb was actually there! It's a miracle! So we got a fun group shot! The Cancer Survivors and our Trainers. How awesome is that????

What a fun day! I'm so glad we decided to participate! Thanks to Katelyn and all the YMCA staff that put in all the hard work to organized the Event. We loved it!
More of of Katelyn's Livestrong Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/111503550070915712854/albums/5785086979850704113?banner=pwa