"It doesn't matter where you go in life, what you do, or how much you have...it's who you have beside you." Author Unknown

On October 4th I will have thousands of wonderful people beside me as we walk the 60 miles from Lake Lanier, Georgia to the heart of Atlanta in honor of those who cannot. (Please see my list of those "I'm walking in honor of" on the "diary" page) By taking part in the 60-mile Avon Breast Cancer 3-day walk we'll help to raise both funds and awareness for this devastating disease.

In the fall of 1996, my best friend lost her mother to breast cancer and I have watched her struggle everyday since. While I may not be able to change what happened to my friend, I am hoping to help prevent other young women from the same suffering.

Somewhere in the United States someone’s sister, mother, wife, aunt or very best friend is diagnosed with breast cancer every 3 minutes…and that every 13 minutes breast cancer claims another life? These are staggering facts, with frightening numbers –
the good news is that this is a fight that we can absolutely do something about.

I have committed to raise at least $1,900 in donations for this event and I cannot reach this goal without your help. Your pledge is fully tax-deductible and, combined with the net proceeds from other similar walks held around the country, will go to support nonprofit breast health programs and medical research for breast cancer.

You can pledge online at www.bethepeople.com by clicking on “Make an Online Donation” and entering my name and walker number (2133), or by following the link on this website. Remember that every dollar helps in some way and that NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL.

Please walk with me as my sponsor and honor those facing a far greater challenge.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. Each and every pledge will make a difference in someone’s life.