Dear Reader:

Every year when the Race for the Cure begins I find myself amazed at the diversity of people walking/running for this cause. Babies are pushed in strollers, little children are running and squealing, families are holding hands, groups of friends are strolling and talking, and elderly men and women are valiantly walking the race one more time with great pride and dignity.

It is a parade of pink perfection…a sea of pink where everyone bonds together as one, regardless of race, gender, or age. Each participant has his/her own story to tell…whether it is their own personal story or a mother, grandmother, aunt, or friend’s tale. There is a reason every one has gone to all the trouble to rise at dawn on a Saturday morning, fight the traffic to Daniel Island, and then walk or run the race. That reason is love…and that love can be felt throughout the Survivors’ Ceremony, laughter and greetings from annual familiar faces, and the race itself.

There is also sadness when a previous “survivor” is no longer physically able to participate or has passed away during the year. This is a reality of the Race for the Cure…honoring those still alive fighting the disease or remembering the ones who fought and victoriously left this world for another with their soul completely cancer-free. In the end…cancer never wins because the important part of who we are is permanently immune from this insidious disease…”It is well, it is well with our souls.”

*Yesterday we got the “official” notice that our team, Legally Pink,  ended up in third place (at this point) in the race donations and we were eligible to receive a tent for our team to reside in before the race and relax afterwards. The team’s name will be on it as well as some “goodies” placed on a table in the middle of the tent. We can decorate our tent if we wish and our wonderful team mate Doodle is already ‘on it’ with ideas how to make Legally Pink “sparkle” on Race Day. What would we all do without Doodle? It will definitely be the location for our Team Picture this year! What fun! A great way to remember a memorable Race for the Cure!!!

There is no way we could have won this special recognition without YOU! In the big scheme of things it is just a small thing (a little tent)…but to all of us, Legally Pink, it is MAGNANIMOUS! It is demonstrating your love, care, and compassion for others who carry a different cross to bear.

Donations are accepted throughout this month, especially in these last few days leading up to the finale this Saturday…we are really close to a huge new goal we never thought we’d see. So if you have not had a chance to donate and would still like to….here is the link. This isn’t just any link but a link that connects all of us together as caring human beings!

Link: http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/CHS_SouthCarolinaAffiliate?pg=entry&fr_id=6930

(* If you have any trouble with the electronic donation contact me at [email protected])

So until tomorrow…

“Today is my favorite day”  Winnie the Pooh

*Guess who stopped by to see me yesterday morning? Sammy! (Dee, Sammy has kept his birthday promise and to date hasn’t pooped or scratched my rear-view mirror once.) In fact I had not seen Sammy for a couple of weeks before I left for Edisto Island. (I was actually afraid something had gotten my persistent cardinal…but he was staring right up at me on the computer first thing yesterday morning.) I do believe Sammy and I have signed a truce of friendship.)