I am a thirty-something year old travel agent that loves to explore the world. At a cross roads in my life in 2007, I discovered two new passions....the love for travel and the the desire to help those in need. At that same time I had learned that the doctors had basically said there is nothing more they could do for my grandmother who had breast cancer, except try to ease her pain in her last few days. I felt so helpless, living states away, and it was like everyone was living by the clock. I wanted to do something, but couldnt even find the words.
Shortly later, I came across the commercial for the Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure. I knew right then, that was what I could do. I made a promise right then to my grandmother I would walk the 60 miles and continue to do what I could in the breast cancer world to help find a cure.
I have since walked every Fall in The 3 Day and ran every Winter in the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer and raised donations along the way.
My five year anniversary, left me feeling I should be doing even more. It is then I came up with the Pink Ribbon Tutu on a Mission. I would run a half marathon or more every month in a pink tutu in several races across the country, and help spread the word about breast cancer, early prevention, and a healthy lifestyle.
The memory of my grandmother's strength and courage keeps me going. She has gone with me every step of the way. I have rann/walked over 536 miles (plus countless miles in training) and have raised over $17,005 for breast cancer organizations.
Join me as I continue this mission. You can read my blogs here and join me on the Facebook Page 'Pink Feet'
Thank you for your support!