Ever participate in the Race for the Cure? (Komen, breast cancer)

derby378

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Mon Oct-23-06 01:30 PM
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Poll question: Ever participate in the Race for the Cure? (Komen, breast cancer)

Just did it for the first time this past Saturday. One of my wife's friends has just been diagnosed a few days ago.

If you yourself are a breast cancer survivor and you feel comfortable sharing your experience with RftC here, please do so.

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AllegroRondo

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Mon Oct-23-06 01:36 PM
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1. I've done it several times

until last year, when our local race offered a new "sleep in for the cure" option.

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derby378

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Mon Oct-23-06 01:39 PM
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2. I think they offered that option in Dallas, too

Me, I took the 5K. My feet hurt, but it's for a good cause.

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Left Is Write

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Mon Oct-23-06 01:39 PM
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3. Yes, I do. It occurs in Boise in May.

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photogirl12

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Mon Oct-23-06 01:40 PM
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4. I did it for my second time this year.

My grandmother and a family friend both died of breast cancer, and a friend's wife just underwent a double mastectomy this past November.

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Samurai_Writer

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Mon Oct-23-06 01:56 PM
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5. I participated as a photographer in Denver's walk for the cure

See photos here...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=280&topic_id=16781

It was a very inspiring event. I admire anyone who takes part in these races/walks!

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seemunkee

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Mon Oct-23-06 02:13 PM
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6. My mother used to help out on race day.

She lived with cancer for 15 years. She developed a second primary site in her remaining breast and was prepared to endure more chemo but her body just gave out.

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ThomCat

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Mon Oct-23-06 02:25 PM
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7. Yes, with my Mom.

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BOSSHOG

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Mon Oct-23-06 02:29 PM
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8. The race in New Orleans is a lot of fun

and the cause is incredible. My stepmom died of cancer. I wore her name on my back as I ran.

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