Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Today was the annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk in Boston, an event put on by the American Cancer Society.  I am pleased to say that I participated in the walk with my wife and her fundraising team, my daughter, and my niece.  There were two routes which participants could take, either 3 miles or 5.7 miles.  We opted for the 5.7 mile route, and let me tell you… my feet really hurt.  It’s been a long time since I’ve walked that much at once.

The American Cancer Society stated that they expected around 35,000 people to participate in this year’s walk in Boston, and I heard someone state that there were closer to 40,000 people walking today.  I haven’t seen any official indication of exactly how many people were in attendance but there sure were a lot of people there.  It was amazing to see so many people collected in once place with only generosity, support, and charitable donation on the agenda.  A little of my faith in humanity was restored today.

The weather was cool to cold with a bit of light rain, but we remained dry throughout the walk due to good fortune and the natural canopy of the trees along much of the route.  I don’t think many of us felt the cold anyway, with our brisk pace and the inner warmth you can only experience by being part of something truly important.  Those of you who have participated in something like this probably won’t think I am a cornball for saying that, but I can imagine some will.  I suppose it’s one of those things you have to experience to truly understand.

My wife is already beginning her plans for the team’s fundraising efforts for next year, and I have already decided that I am going to help as best I can.  It’s an experience I will not soon forget.

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