Don't believe I've shared this amazing picture with ya'll, as of yet. This was a picture taken at last year's "Race For the Cure." Generally, the portrayal or those events and breast cancer show much older women that are post menopausal. Last year, however, there was a big group of us CRAZY young survivors and our kids. I say "crazy", as, at the end of the race the survivors go to the field. A band plays. Everyone stands and listens. Well, we, as you women, didn't feel inclined to sit OR stand and listen to the music. We all grabbed hands and went up to the front of the stage with our kids and boogied with them. We had such a wonderful time! It's a shame that women of all ages don't feel comfortable dancing and celebrating the fact that they are able to be there to do the race. We all hope we'll still be doing the same dance into our 90s.
Several wonderful pictures were taken by professional photographers at the event. This is one of those pics. It just so happens that this picture was chosen for the cover of the posters and pamphlets and bulletin boards, and such. It's a great, great day when the face of breast cancer includes young women and their children. By the way, all the women and children in this pic are very dear to me. I'm so proud to be a part of such an amazing group of warriors. AND THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE GREY HAIR??!!!! No offense to my aged friends here. But, damned, if we don't need to find our voice as young survivors.
xoxo
anna
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