On Saturday, I volunteered with my sorority for the Susan G.Koman Race for the Cure. I have volunteer for this event before my sorority got involved. We worked the registration area. What I can say about this event that no matter what race, sex or creed, it seems like if it is just for a few hours, my community came together for finding a cure. I have been doing this event for several years and it is always been a moving event to see all the walkers and runners participating for some one that they love who has or had breast cancer and all of the survivors that come out to support as well. The only thing that did disturb me a little this year, is that it seemed that there were alot more young women, between the ages of 25-40, that seem to be walking around in pink survivor shirts.
(Sorority sisters with a participate)In my hometown, a local newscaster named Heather, passed away from cancer. The tv station she worked for started a team for the race and opened it up to the community to participate. You could recognize her team because they all were wearing pink wigs and shirts with her face on them.
(Sorority sister Carolyn with a participate)This year my hometown raised $2 million for cancer research and 46,000 people participated. I really wish that we did not need this event and not so many women had to have this disease. As long as this event continues I will do my part some way big or small to assist in it's cause.
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