2016 San Diego Team
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Lucky #13 did not disappoint.
My Pink Tahoe Ladies teammates and I participated in another 3-Day Walk for the Cure.
We were back in my beloved San Diego, walking 60 miles in 3 days, the weekend before Thanksgiving.
This was the 13th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, as well as the 13th anniversary of the meeting of our earliest teammates (including moi). As I told my teammates, it really is all about me. 😉
Lucky #13
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There’s nothing like a 3-Day newbie to refresh your view of yet another 3-Day Walk.
This year we were thrilled to welcome Kellen, Martina’s daughter.
San Diego has always been a wonderful place for the 3-Day Walk.
- Incredible ocean views
- Perfect weather (usually)
- Unbelievable community support
Seeing all that through the eyes of Kellen, increased our level of appreciation. And what a trooper Kellen was. Despite several newbie blisters, Kellen persevered through all 60 miles.
As our own personal trainer, teammate Beth, said, “It’s really more like 70 miles.” Kellen admitted it was tough to keep going. But she did. And always with a smile.
It reminds us of why we walk. Cancer survivors (like Kellen’s mom, Martina) endure so much more than blisters, sore muscles, and a weary body. They are our true heroes.
Mother/Daughter Teams
In addition to Kellen and Martina, the Pink Tahoe Ladies rock another mother/daughter team. Penny (also a breast cancer survivor) was unable to walk this year due to a still-healing broken ankle.
Although she had her walking boot removed, her doctor didn’t think walking 60 miles in 3 days was a good idea. Go figure.
But like all survivors who never give up, that did not stop Penny. Joined by her daughter, Lauren (another veteran teammate), Penny and Lauren donned Pink Poodles costumes and cheered 3-Day walkers. Check out these moves.
Truly Blessed
I’m not sure if it was the relief from our country’s current unrest or simply the event itself, but I went back home rejuvenated. More so than I can remember in recent history.
When you stand behind two seventy-something-year-old survivors who just finished walking 60 miles in 3 days, it is easy to count your blessings. When you have teammates who are participating for their daughters (and their daughters for them), you feel connected to hope.
So, Lucky #13 is under the feet. We move on to Fabulous #14. I wish you and your loved ones good health and much happiness throughout the coming year.
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Walk on.
Congratulations on another great 3 day walk in our old stomping grounds of San Diego. You are an inspiration to me and so many others. Keep up the good fight, I’m proud of you.
Thanks, Vic. That means a lot. 🙂
Your rock CAM!!!!
Thanks, Rosemary. I so appreciate your years of support! 🙂
Good job! I am so thankful for dedicated people like you who make this walk every year. You and your teammates are an inspiration to never give up or give in. Thanks!
Also, Happy belated Birthday!
Thanks, Tammy (on both counts) 😉 I am so grateful to the generosity of people like yourself who help keep this Old Lady Walking. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season and New Year, Tammy. Hope we can catch up at Walk #14. 🙂
Congratulations for another successful walk and a birthday, too! I admire your dedication.
Thanks, Jan. I appreciate that and your support! 🙂
Super walk/work, Cathy Many are surviving because of fund raisers such as yourself who make research and treatments happen. Walk on, Old Lady Walking!
Thanks, Elaine. I appreciate you hanging in there with me all these years. 🙂