I am not sure what I was expecting when I set out on this journey, but it was more amazing then I could have imagined. Those of you whom know me understand that walking 60 miles was not the obstacle, sleeping in a tent was the obstacle. But I overcame and I will be back again next year!
It was cold Friday morning and the Melons arrived (on time!) at Opening Ceremonies. None of us were exactly sure what to expect. It was very organized chaos. Jim and Austin snapped pictures for the scrap book as Walter lay snug in his bed awaiting tee-time. We all shed tears as the survivors joined hands in the circle and then danced our way out of the gate!
22.7 miles later we collapsed in our comfy, cozy tents. We all had aches and pains, but we could not wait to wake up and begin the next day's journey.
The Breast Cancer 3-Day isa more than just a 60 mile walk. And it's hard to explain until you've experienced it. Just when you think you can't make it another step you walk into a cheering crowd offering you candy and support. You look down to see a little boy wearing a t-shirt that reads "Thanks for Saving my Mommy" and you look up to the beautiful bald head of a breast cancer survivor off handing you a gold star sticker. You would walk a thousand miles if you could feel that rush the entire time.
I am very proud of my team mates. We stuck together and finished as a team.
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- The Mississippi Melons began in April 2008 as a team of 4. We walked out first Breast Cancer 3-Day in Dallas, Tx in November of 2008. The original 4 members collectively raised $9000, walked 60 miles and re-upped! In 2009, The Melons were 18 members strong and spread across Mississppi, Lousianna and Tennessee. The Melons are smarter, stronger and more determined than ever to fight this battle until the end! The Mississippi Melons are a team of dedicated and energetic women, working together and determined to make a difference in the battle to end breast cancer. Together, we will participate annually in a Susan G. Komen 3-Day For the Cure event and work to make charitable contributions to organizations dedicated to breast cancer research, awareness, treatment and support. Our fundraising efforts and projects will be dedicated to these ends. "We commit ourselves to the fight to end breast cancer and secure a healthy future for our mothers, daughters and sisters, taking one step at a time. We walk because we can, for those that can’t."