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Let's Do it Together/Un travail d'équipe
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer is a two-day, 60-kilometre walk through the neighbourhoods of Toronto.
In 2004, I walked for the cause.
This year, it's personal.
I am walking in honour of my sister in law, my mentor, who lost her brave struggle on January 14th.
Back in November I did a "pre-training" walk to Oakville, just over 20kms. It was a windy, cold and rainy day. I was wet, uncomfortable and sore.
Many times I thought of reaching for my cell phone and having someone pick me up. Every time, I thought "this is nothing, what's Linda going through right this minute" and I found the strength to continue.
I am walking for my daughters, for all the women in my life and for all the women in your lives, that they may never have to go through it.
I am walking because I want to make a difference.
Thank-you for your support.
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Bonjour à tous,
Le "Weekend to End Breast Cancer" est une marche de 60 km sur 2 jours en banlieu de Toronto.
En 2004, j'ai fait la marche pour la cause . Cette année, c'est beaucoup plus personnel.
Je veux relever le défi pour ma belle-soeur, mon mentor, qui a perdu sa courageuse bataille le 14 janvier dernier.
En novembre j'ai fait une marche "d'entrainement" jusqu'à Oakville, un peu plus de 20k. C'était une journée pleuvieuse, froide et venteuse. J'étais trempée et endolorie. A plusieurs reprises j'ai pensé prendre mon portable et téléphoner à la maison pour que quelqu'un vienne me chercher.... A chaque fois, je me suis dit " Cette douleur n'est rien à ce que Linda endure" ce qui me donnait la force et le courage de continuer.
Je marche également pour mes filles, pour toutes les femmes dans ma vie et pour toutes celles dans vos vies, pour qu'elles n'aient jamais à affronter cette terrible maladie.
Je marche parce que je veux faire une différence.
Merci de votre appui
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I had to do a lot of soul searching to decide whether or not I would do the walk. I had committed to walking when we thought there was light at the end of the tunnel. When that light was replaced by darkness, hope was replaced by anger. The last thing I wanted to do was go against her wishes. I feel I respected the request that any/all donations be made to the hospice. I talked to the people closest to me about all this and what I've come to understand is this...my daughters need me to do this for them. The anger must now once again be replaced by hope. Speaking of hope, I hope that those of you reading this - those of you closest - will understand it all.
by Kathleen Lamplugh on Sat, Feb 07, 2009 @ 3:08 PM
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