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First I want to thank Pamela for allowing me to post this here  :hugg

Those of you who know me, know that this cancer has touched way too many people in my life.
So I am here to ask you to help me with the fight against Breast Cancer.

In Sept, I am participating in the Week-End to End Breast Cancer here in Toronto. The Weekend to End Breast Cancer is simply this - an awesome life changing adventure. During one amazing weekend, September 8-10, 2006, thousands of women and men will unite in Toronto to walk 60 kilometres in a bold display of courage and commitment. It’s a weekend of hope, as we honour lives lost, celebrate survivors, and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it.

But, in order to do this walk, each person NEEDS to raise $2000   :eek This is alot of money for one person to raise !! The net proceeds benefit Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, an international leader in the fight against cancer and the largest institution in Canada devoted to cancer treatment, innovative research, and education programs.

So, I am here asking for your help. If you would like to donate ANY amount of money to help me with this cause, I would soo appreciate it and you can go directly to the Breast Cancer site and donate directly to my wep page, by just clicking on donate, where you will see a picture of my 2 girls. If want to donate and you're not comfortable with donating over the internet, you can PM and I can give you my address and you can send a check, money order, cash, whatever you would like and I will put it up on my page under your name. ~ Here is the link ~

http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR?px=1271897&pg=personal&fr_id=1120

This walk is a first time for me and it is a meaningful one. This cancer has touched many people near to my heart, both friends and family. I walk for them, I walk for you, and I walk for the future of my children. If I am able to do this walk, and I walk across the finish line with my dear friend fighting this disease right now, it will be one of the most rewarding thing I have ever done.
 So, if you can, please help me in this fight against breast cancer.
Thank you in advance in helping me and supporting me in this journey. This would not be possible without you. :bighug

Love,
Chrisie

I thought I would put up a pic of my friend Moe who I will be walking with and for.( and some friends.) This was taken at x-mas time. And for those of you who don't know me, I'm on the bottom left.

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Dear CHRISIE:

Why am I not surprised that you would be the first to come forward on our Board to proclaim her love and support for the many, many women who are or have in the past been fighting the battle of their lives---breast cancer??? My life, as well, has been touched by breast cancer---my aunt, my sister-in-law and several of my friends throughout the years have waged their battles, some successfully and others not so successfully.  Never have I witnessed such courage and grace during trying times than  through the examples of each of these special individuals. 

I will be sending you a donation via check.  If I had worked a little harder to get myself in shape over these past few months, I can assure you that I would be walking in the Chicago event.  We love you and so appreciate your efforts on behalf of so many.  We will be cheering you on in spirit during that weekend!

Love,
Thea

Chrisie,

I admire you greatly for stepping up for this cause and making a difference!  Many of us have been touched personally, and we have a member - Carol/LiftClayUp - who is dealing with this disease right now.

You are very special, and I am more than happy to provide a place to share the information so our members who are willing and able can pitch in to help you meet your goal.

I also commit to making a contribution toward your goal.  I hope you will keep us posted as the weeks go by as to your progress as well.

Good luck my friend!!

Chrisie :wave your post gave me goose pimples woman!!!! You know how special you are to me, and I know how important this walk is to you :hugg you know you can count on me a a donation, and we will all be cheering you on that weekend!!!  You are one special lady!! :hugs :hugs

Chrisie, how wonderful. You can expect a donation from me. You are doing good.

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Thanks guys !!!!

And if anyone has any ideas on how to do some fund raising, that would be much appreciated as well.
So far, we are having a community garage sale with ALL the proceeds going to the walk and Sharon has suggested a BBQ in front of Wal-Mart. So I'm on that today  :purpbana to see if they will help.
Also, we will be hosting a charity b-ball tournament, and I'm making flyers to hand out in my neighborhood. So that is where I am at so far. So any more suggestions ??

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I am so proud of you Chrisie!  :hugg

My great aunt died of breast cancer. My grandma is approaching her 10 year survivor anniversary. Breast cancer has definitely affected my life and my family's lives.

I'll think of some fundraising ideas and let you know!

Good Luck Chrisie!  I've sent a donation.  Great cause, and I greatly admire you for doing this! :clap :clap

Chrisie
You are doing a very beautiful thing!  What a sweetheart you are! :hugg

Chrisie,

This is wonderful.  Made a donation on your behalf.  Think this awful disease has touched all of our lives in some way.  Thank you!!

Debbie

Chrisie !  :hugg

Your enthusiasm for the Week-End to Fight Breast Cancer exemplifies the kind of person you are!   I'm proud to know you!   I have your mailing address and "the check is in the mail" ! 

I am thankful that you will be walking on behalf of all of us for this most worthwhile cause.  I lost my kid sister to breast cancer 3 years ago.   There are others in my life who have won the battle!  Cheers to you, Chrisie!  :clap

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I just wanted to post something here--

I knew that posting on this board, I would get some support. But the amount of support I am getting in both words and in donations is truly overwhelming to me. I have had many PM's from supporters who haven't posted here and you all are amazing people and I can't thank you enough. It doesn't matter if it was $10 or $110 dollars given, you all are very special !!!

Clay People are truly truly caring and giving people. I love you all !!!

THANK YOU !!!

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Clay fans are the best people Chrisie!!!  this is wonderful to hear :clap :clap

Just an update ~~~

From Clay people alone, I have recieved $95 and that does not include donations that are being mailed. With the mail ins, I think it will be around $300 and even that doesn't include people who have said they will donate by mailing it to me but didn't state how much !!

Again, You ladies ROCK !!!!  I can't thank you enough  :purpbana

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Chrisie....wow you are awesome!!!! I have thought deeply about doing the 3 day walk here in michigan...I never stepped up and out of a comfort zone to actually do it...trying to raise that kind of $ would be hard...I am planning on volenteering for the even though...sooo my dear friend you can count on me for a donation.....you go girl ....you are going to do it...I know!!!!!!!!!!!

Debi, thank you soo very much !! :hugg

The fundraisinig is hard b/c I really hate asking for money, but the more people I talk to about this, the more people come out saying they know of someone how has gone threw it  :bang Sometimes it is so heartbreaking, but you have to give positive words and know that you are doing everything possible to help, and they in turn want to help.
I am soo excited about this  :purpbana It is so uplifting helping like this, I can't really explain it, but it is a GREAT feeling !!!

One of my Clay friend just gave and put up on my site ~~

Clay  and I think you are great !!!! :woohoo :woohoo :woohoo

Loved that, it just made my day !!!!

Chrisie, what an amazing thing to do.  You are truly an extraordinary person.

When I was raising funds to pay for Kandise's cheerleading, I found that the most successful fundraiser for me was having a car wash.  You get some volunteers to help you.  Find a local business that will let you use their water and some parking area.  (We used our local Veterans of Foreign Wars Eagles club.)  Go around and sale tickets and hang up signs.  Charge $5 per car to wash it and vacuum out the inside.  It adds up fast.

That's how we made most of her money.  Good luck!!!!!  And may God bless you for your generous heart.   :hugg

 :wave Kris,
That is a great idea and it is something all our kids can get involved with as well and would be a lot of fun  :purpbana I can see a lot of water fights happening :lol I'll keep you posted on that one. :clap

Today, I'm going to a second hand store and taking all my kids old summer cloths and they give you money on the spot. Not alot but it helps. :shappy

Thanks again !!! :hugg

Well, can I ask for some help AGAIN  ???  :wink

There are 5 of us doing this walk together and we need a team name. It can be REALLY FUNNY  or inspirational or anything you can think of.

For example, some from last year were ~
     
      THE BOOBIE BABES
      THE BARE BREASTED LADIES
      ALL FOR BOOBS AND BOOBS FOR ALL !!

All we have so far is TEAM HOPE and FIGHTERS FOR SURVIVORS

So any help or a name would be great. :purpbana

Thanks guys AGAIN !!!!

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Bumping up for Chrisie . . .  $783 now! 
Chrisie, you definitely have some good friends, here and everywhere.

Thanks Pamela !! Yes it is true, and that amount doesn't included yet those here that I know of who are mailing in there donation directly !!

Well, I think our Team name is going to be Bustin Loose. The name really doesn't mean anything, but it just shows the members -- friends etc... which again, means nothing b/c there are alot of us doing this walk and we are all going to be walking together which will be awesome. We decided to keep it fun and silly and not serious after all.

So we are going to do a car wash -- THANKS KRIS and one really big party and get prizes donated, which is not a problem, our group has a lot of connection ( hope they come through ) and we will have poker tables going with play money and have entry fees to play and a karoake mic hopefully and they have to play to sing. LOL and the winner gets a prize as well.
Last year, my friend put on a b-ball tournament  ( one day ) an put an add in the paper and got great responce when stated it was for the Breast Cancer Walk. So we will do that again as well.

So thaks again ladies for your help and prayers.
There are five in our team, so that means we need to raise 10,000 !!!!!!
Wish us luck !!!!

Just wanted to up date some of you who have donated by mail.

I have recieved most of them, but I knnow of a few that still on the way. So, when I get all of the ones that I know of, I will deposit them all at once and put your names on the site together   :purpbana and this will put me over a $1000  :woohoo so 1000 down and 1000 to go !!!!  :hypno

I also recieved a donation last night of a $100 and  I had no idea who it was from. It turned out to be a friend of my aunts in the states whom I have never met and she just wanted to help. AMAZING !!! People are supriseing me constantly over all of this !!!

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I dont know how I missed this before, bu I definitely want to make a donation-Pamela are you collecting for maniacs or do I just mail a check to Chrisie?

If its the latter, Chrisie can you please email me your address?

What a wonderful thing you ladies are doing! I have known a few women fighting this- and I want to help out any way I can!

Thank you, Chrisie

No, THANK YOU MARILYN  !!!!!  :bighug I sent you a PM with my info.

Again, the support of Claymaniacs is amazing !!!! :clap :clap :notworthy :notworthy

Thanks Cindy. your support means alot to me. :bighug

I thought I would put up a pic of my friend who I'll be walking with and for. For those of you who don't know me, I'm on the bottom on the left. This pic was taken at X-mas time.

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Chrisie, just donated online, let's keep on getting your total up!!!!! You are doing so well :clap :clap :clap

Hey you ,  :bighug :kiss and a big thanks as well to you and Mary  :hugg :hugg

Your donataion put me over a $1000  :purpbana :purpbana :shappy :shappy

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Wisconsin and Debi    :hugg

I got your donation in the mail and I  put them both up on my site together !!!

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Posted my donation on the site Chrisie girl. Better late than never.
Now, go start walkin!!  :clap :clap :hugg

Thanks to you Ms. Anita very much !!! And I have been walking since I was 16 months old !!!! :lmao :lmao ( sorry  :wink )

I'm going to sound like a broken record here, but you guys ROCK !!!!!!!
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Thea, I didn't get to chance to call the foundation today about your donation, but I will tomorrow. They did state though it takes a good 6-8 weeks for them to process checks sent to them. So it may be awhile until we see your WONDERFUL name up there with the rest of the Clay family !! :hugg

 :wave Hi Chrisie!

I admire you for your dedication and commitment to this cause.  I don't know anyone close to me who is fighting this terrible disease but I know that someday it could happen to someone in my family or even myself.  I want to be able to support you and your friends on your walk to make a difference.  I can only afford to send you a small donation, but I want to contribute anyway I can!  I already have your address from the rtm list so I'll send you a check and a hope bracelet.  Good Luck raising the rest of the money, you're over half way there.   :cheer2  You Go Girlfriend!!!  Hugs to you! :hugg

 :wave Claytime and thank you. And truly, it is not the amount you give, it is the thoughts that count here for sure and your support. :hugg So thanks for thinking of me and giving me your support . It really means alot.

Here is some pics of me and Moe from today. I thought I would lend her some of my hair.  :wink :lol

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And this is her with my youngest daughter Tori.

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Chrisie, those oictures are so wonderful :hugg Moe has the most beautiful smile, what a woman!! :hugg :clap

Yes she does Sharon and I will tell her you said that. She will really appreiate that.
Laura,  thanks for yoor PM !! :hugg

Some good news here ~~ Moe has been a fitness instructor for over 19 years- it was he life. Of course with the cancer, she hasn't taught in over a year and half.  Well, this Sat. she is going to try and teach her first class  :purpbana :purpbana and I can't wait. It will be such a celebration when she walks into the gym to teach. No one knows she is coming back and it will be a real shocker for everyone to see her. She is an inspiration, a real hero in my book !! Cancer has nothing on her !!! :woohoo :woohoo

Thanks everyone !!

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Becky ( InAweOfClay ) I got your check today in the mail. :thx :thx :thx
I pm'd you  :hugg But I will get to the bank tomorrow and put your donation on my page after I get to the bank.

My love to you and thanks for the note as well. :hugg

Just an update

So far from the wonderful , supporting and giving Claymaniacs, I have received $ 345  :purpbana and that still doesn't include some of the mail in's to the foundation that hasn't been calucalted yet on my page.

If I include that, it will be around $500   :woohoo :woohoo :woohoo :woohoo :woohoo

I wanted to bump this up in the hopes that more people see it to donate.

Its a cause that we should keep supporting- and Chrisie- you are wonderful for doing this!

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Thanks Marilyn, I soo appreciate that. If it wasn't for the Maniac people, I wouldn't be where I am right now.
All of your support is sooo incredible !!!

THANK YOU !!!!!

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I'm bumping this topic up... can't find the right emoticon so I'm getting some help from the cheerleaders!
Chrisie- the check is in the mail.  Looks like your well on your way to raising all the money you will need.  I Wish You Good Luck And Hope You Reach Your Goal!! :hugg

 :hugg Thanks soo much Claytime. If it wasn't for the love and suport I am getting here, I would be NO WHERE near my goal. I'll let you know when I get your check :purpbana

I hope everyone who has donated knows how much I truly appreciate all of you  :bighug

Gotta keep you bumped up Chrisie, you have worked so hard for this, congrats on all the money you've raised to date :clap :clap :clap

HI CHRISIE     I JUST READ ABOUT YOU TRYING TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER.  MY FAMILY HAS ALSO BEEN HIT PRETTY HARD BY THIS TERRIBLE DISEASE.  I WANT TO SEND YOU SOME MONEY, BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I DID WITH YOUR ADDRESS (OLD LADY CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING, HIDE THINGS, NEVER DO FIND THEM.)  DO YOU PREFER MONEY ORDER, OR CHECK?   LOVE YA  DONNA     SURE DO MISS CLAY!   I SENT YOU ANOTHER MESSAGE, BUT WHO KNOWS WHERE IT LANDED.  NOT GOOD AT THIS AT ALL!

 :lmao Klins, you are great !!! I did get your PM and I Pm'd you back. Thank you soo much Donna, I hope to see you this summer to give you a hug !!!! :hugg


Pamela,  :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :thx :thx :thx :thx :thx :thx :thx

Sharon, thanks for your constant  love and support.

Donna, I got your donation  and I will put it on my page tomorrow after I go too the bank !!! :purpbana

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I hope our paths cross again this summer so I can give you a big hug of thanks klins !!!! Your continuous generousity is incredible !!!

THANK YOU !!!!

 :bouncy  :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy CLAYTIME   :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

I got your check today and thank you so very much for the beautiful bracelet as well. I love it and will wear it proudly for sure !!!! :purpbana :purpbana

I'm going to add up up all the donation from THIS site today and let you know what it is. I 'm in shock of it all. I keep saying you all are great and you truly are !!!!

Well, I couldn't have done this walk without the help of all of you wonderful, amazing, supportive people !!
 I was very hesitant to do this walk b/c of having to raise $2000, I thought I would NEVER be able to get it. Boy was I wrong. With the Claymaniacs at my side, you all helped me to to raise $810 !!!!!!!!!!!! :yes Just from you guys alone.
Saying THANK YOU doesn't seem to be enough b/c I am just soo happy to have been able to have the love,trust and support from this board. Some of you I know personally, some of you I have only talked to, and some of you I have never met or even talked to on the board and to have your support means the world to me.
I only have $90 more to raise to get my $2000 and I am selling the breast cancer ribbon magnets for the car and they are selling really well at the moment so I am confident that I can do it :purpbana

When I tell people that I have received alot of money from my Clay friends, the kinda laugh and when I tell them how much, they say they all wished they had Clay friends. The Claynation rocks  :clap

So, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for everything !!! The donations, the words of encouragements, the Pm's, the love and support over-all. I'm in awe of all of you.

 And you now what--I've received amounts from $10 up to $150 and it's not the amount that you gave, it is the fact that you wanted to help support such an important cause for woman. That is the whole point here, just wanting to help.

So, again, from the bottom of my heart, I THANK YOU !!!!!

Love to all of you,

Sincerly,

Chrisie

Chrisie my dear, wonderful friend and Clay travelling partner, I stand and applaud what you are doing, and you also ROCK girl!!!!! :clap :clap :clap :clap

Thanks Sharon. I am really excited. I got my $2000  :purpbana I got info that some money is in the mail, so a soon as I get it, my site will show the $200 mark  :purpbana

But I too hope everyone is reading my THANK YOU b/c it truly b/c of everyone here I did it.

To think everyone wants to help on the heels of a new CD and tour ^{I hope} is amazing.

This site is amazing and I love it !!! :bighug

CHRISIE  :bouncy :bouncy

We should be thanking YOU!!    :thx :thx :thx

Your spirit and determination made all of this happen.  :yes 

So glad that the Claymaniacs came through once again!    :clap

Chrisie - on that weekend, you will be representing each of us!!  :bouncy

Hugs to you,  :hugg

Barbara

Thank you Barbara !! Your words mean the world to me.  :hugg

Ann, I got your donation and it put me over the $2000 mark even more so I thank you soooo very very much.

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Yeah Chrisie!!!! :clap :clap :clap

Linda and Sarah, Thank you so very much for your support. I will be thinking of your friends and loved ones as well on my walk !! :hugg

You guys are amazing. :clap :clap

Linda, I just wanted to let you know that I got your check in the mail on Fri and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.  I will pout up your donation tomorrow on my site for you to see.

I just want everyone to know how much I truly appreciate your help. I have now received over $1000 from the Maniac family alone.  :purpbana
For everyone to open the hearts and wallets on the heels of a maybe concert tour and new CD, I'm truly thankful b/c I know I'm saving all I can to do as many concerts a possible so I know that money is tight for everyone. But this is such an amazing cause and a journey I will never forget.

Thank you !!!

Hey everyone :wave Had to bump this up cause this weekend is Chrisie's walk!!!!  Chrisie, we are all so proud of you and you have touched our hearts with your absolute commitment to this wonderful cause :hugg  You raised more money than anyone on your team, and you should be very proud :clap :clap :clap
Have the walk of your life my friend, we'll all be there in spirit with you :ghug2

I highlighted it for all to see.



Thank you Sharon  :hugg

Well she is right and beat me to it.

This week-end.......... I leave on Fri to do the Week-end to End Breast Cancer Walk here in Toronto. It is a 60KM walk over 2 days that benefit Princess Margret Hospital Foundation which is an international leader in the fight against cancer and the largest institute in Canada that is devoted to cancer treatment.

First of all. I was so hesitant in doing this walk b/c of the money raising factor. We had to raise $2000, and as you all know, it is ALOT of money to raise. BUT, as I have stated before, The CLAYMANIAC Family and I do mean FAMILY have helped and supported me like none other. You all have helped me raise over $1,100  :purpbana and I can truly say it wouldn't have been possible to do this walk if it wasn't for all of you and your help :hugg People had been asking me how I raised alot of my money and I say my Clay Friends and they kinda look at me funny  :bigsmile but then they all say " Wow, I wish  had Clay friends like that !" And I feel blessed that I do.

This walk is going to be an awesome , life changing adventure for me. Cancer has touched many people close to my heart. Many of you here have touched me with your stories, some about yourselves, some about friends and family, and I want you to all know that you will ALL be in my heart while I walk.

This will be one of the most rewarding things I have ever done and I am soo looking forward to the many tears I will be shedding b/c they will all be tears of joy when I cross the finish line for all of you. I can not express my love and thanks to each and everyone of you enough.

My love to you all.

With my sincere thanks,

Chrisie

Good Luck, Chrisie...Thanks for all the unborn daughters as well who your efforts will be helping...

WALK TALL...We are proud of you...


                    Marion

Good Luck, Chrisie...Thanks for all the unborn daughters as well who your efforts will be helping...

WALK TALL...We are proud of you...


                    Marion

CHRISIE, I couldn't be more proud of you than I am right now!!!!  Beautiful words from a very beautiful lady, both inside and out.  It's a privilege to call you my friend.   :hugg

CHRISIE- YOU GO, GIRL!!
WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!

CHRISIE !  :hugg

The time is almost here!  During your Walk for Cancer this weekend, it makes me happy that Claymaniacs could be involved in what you are physically doing to help fight this devastating disease! :clap

I am so proud of you!  You are always kind and caring and now you have taken on the challenge of the walk to help raise more funds and awareness!   May this be a fight that we some day will win!

Take care, dear friend!  Please remember that your Claymaniac friends will be cheering for you as you cross the finish line!  :cheer2 :cheer2

With Love & Pride,

Barbara

Thank you Sharon, Marion, Thea, Marilyn, and Barb  :bighug


Well, I'm all packed and ready to go, I leave right after picking up the kids from school. Please pray it doesn't rain. There is a 60% chance for it on Sat and a little cooler than usual. It would be so miserable to walk for 6-8 hours each day in that weather  :bang

My friend was telling me last year, she saw alot of people wearing Clay t-shirts for the walk   so I can't wait, hopefully I will see a few and talk to them. :purpbana :purpbana

So I will be back on Sunday night, probably late. So have a great week-end everyone. 

And again, THANK YOU from the bottom of my Heart for all the love and support you have shown me.   :hugg

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Chrisie,

Godspeed, dear young lady.  I know that you will have not only your friends walking alonside you this weekend, but also the spirits of those who have gone on after having lost their battles with Breast Cancer.  Don't feel surprised if you hear somebody whispering into your ear ("Keep going, you can do it!") and maybe even you will feel somebody lifting you and carrying you across the finish line.  They will be there every step of the way, I can assure you.

Have a wonderful and amazing experience on behalf of all of your fellow Claymaniacs!  :hugg

I have to tell you about my weekend a little, I hope you don't mind b/c it was the most AMAZING thing I have ever done and I will probably start crying while writing this.
 
First of all, there were  5,423 walkers and we raised $17.2 MILLION dollars which was a record !!!!!!   Amazing ! It was so emotional I can't describe. To see soo many people, young and old with pink lanyards on which let everyone know they were survivors was unbelievable.The walkers all had blue ones as well.
The walk started at 7am Sat morning with opening ceremonies which really made you cry but made you very happy to be there. We walk 32 KM  that day through the streets of Toronto  and there were hundreds of people out on the street supporting you, giving you water, fruit, candy and lots of Hi-5's and hugs along the way. People had there houses decorated with pink ribbons and balloons and alot of cheers from windows and people on there porches. I can't describe to you how amazing it was too see that. Again, many tears !
The walk was hard, I won't lie. My feet felt like they were on fire by the end of the first day. The first day took us exactly 8 hours, but that was with stopping at the pit stops for snacks, water and potty breaks and for lunch. It was shockingly organized, I couldn't believe it. Each pit stop had a themes and the volunteers were soo upbeat and really got ya going even if you thought you couldn't. When we got in, we signed up for massages which were much needed. We had dinner which was too good, but it got really really cold and we were wet from the rain all morning, we had to leave. They had festivities inside a tent, but it was just way to cold. So we went back to the hotel and RAN to the hotub !!! LOL !! Thanks god for that. We were fighting over the jets to put on our lower backs and feet for a little more massaging !!! LOL !!
Got up the next morning to do it all over again. Felt ok when I got up. I got one big blister on my big toe b/c my feet were wet from Sat and I changed my shoes for Sunday. This day seemed really easy to do. A little shorter but knowing the end was coming I guess made it easy. Alot more supporters along the way cheering you on. You really felt like a celebrity walking b/c they were all there to see you and cheer for you. Very Cool.  When you reach the finish line, there were thousands and thousands of people there and watched for what seemed hours just Hi-5ing everyone as you reach it. All 5 of us walked this arms and arm together across the line and just started balling our eyes out !!! I wasn't able to walk with Moe the whole time for a few reasons, but she was there at the finish line and I ran to her and gave her a hug hug and we cried together. LOVE HER !!!!
The closing ceremonies was something to be seen. All the walkers got blue shirts and the finish line that said " WE ARE COURAGE" on the front and we all walked in and formed 2 big areas with space in between that was rope off for the crew and survivors. There was sooo much cheering when you walk in, you couldn't hear yourself talk. Again, balling !!! Next, all the survivors with there pink shirts on walked in-between us and that was amazing and hugging and kissing each other, very very touching !!! and then the crew of volunteers came in after them in white shirts. So there was a rainbow of colors made-- beautiful. Then the speeches came etc......more tears, and then it was over.
 
I can't even begin to explain how amazing this whole experience was for me.I had a huge headache from lack of sleep and crying so much, but I have all ready signed up to do it again !!!! Very emotional and very uplifting at the same time. I have ALOT of pics . There is one of Me and Moe that is the best pick I think I have ever seen and I cherish it.  She was actually on the news Sat night !!! They by chance just picked her to interview and showed her Sat walking across the finish line that night, Very cool.
 
So that was my week-end. Thanks for listening and for all the support you guys. It was amazing !!! I couldn't have done it without all the love and support you all had shown me. I am all ready very excited to do it again next year !!!!

My love to all of you !!!!!
 

Chrisie,

Congrats!!!!!  I am sure it was a very moving experience.  I received the email earlier in the week that it was a record setting fund raiser!!!!!!!  How cool is that, glad to have been a small part of it.

Debbie

Here are a few pic......

This is my team before the walk started.

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Here is my reason for walking... Moe and I at the start line Sat morning.

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Here is my team at the end of the walk with our Victory shirts on

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Here is Moe and I with our shirts- note the watery, swelling eyes from all the crying...
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Here is the closing ceremony walking in.. very emotional.

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Chrisie, these pictures are amazing, the one of you and Moe is so beautiful :hugg You are truly something my dear friend, love you for doing this, and you can count on my support again next year!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap :clap :clap

Wonderful pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Debbie

Chrisie, I was crying reading your post, so I can imagine how emotional it was for you to be there. I love the pictures you posted. You and all the other volunteers did a wonderful job!! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for doing this.

Wonderful job! You should be very proud! :clap :clap :clap

Chrisie !  :hugg

Your description was perfect.  What a wonderful accomplishment!  :clap

The pictures you posted are so very meaningful. 

So proud of you, Chrisie!  Glad you signed up for next year!  :hugg

Barbara

Thank you so much, dear Chrisie.

Your courage and Moe's courage is giving me courage to fight the battle with Breast Cancer that I must now fight.  Thank you for walking to the finish line on behalf of all women.  I will print up that picture of you and Moe hugging and take it to the hospital with me when I have my surgery, which willl probably take place early next week.

Love always   :hugg :hugg :hugg

Thea

Oh Thea, my heart is breaking for you. I sent you a PM  :hugg
There is alot of love and support here for you, so please use it !!!

We all love you here  :bighug :kiss