Breast Cancer Has a Name...

Today, we are honoring those that have been effected by this disease. I had heard the words "Breast Cancer", I had seen the ribbons and the pink products all over the place in October, I knew that it had effected many, but I never stopped to really, deeply care until it hit my home. Until I cried the tears over it, I never stopped to really think that there is a face and a name with every instance of breast cancer.

Last year when we walked in the Austin Komen Race for the Cure we had 40+ people on our team! It was amazing!! All of our friends and family walked to support my mother and our family, but many walked for other men and women. They walked for their own mothers, their own grandmothers, sisters, aunts, etc. We made a banner with the names of those that our team was specifically walking for. It was truly amazing. To see those women's names, both survivors and those that bravely fought the battle they couldn't win, really reminded us of why we were walking.

We will walk the 3-Day for our mother, but we will be walking for everyone touched by breast cancer. Take a moment to leave a comment and make it personal. Give breast cancer a name. We will be walking for each and every one!!

Mom and Dad

Our 2009 Race for the Cure Team in Austin, TX