Day 1 April 12, 2007

A few years ago I heard about the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, but they never had one in NC, until I think it was 2004 was the first year for Charlotte NC hosting the walk. I sent for information and was going to walk that first year but my knee gave out on me and ended up having the fourth surgery for torn cartilage in my knee. The doctor told me that walking would be out of the question. So I didn't walk the Avon Breast Cancer Walk.

Every year that the walk comes to Charlotte I wanted so bad to walk in it, but never had, but I want to do it this year. I just recently receive a DVD from the Avon Breast Cancer Walk "Good things come to those who Walk" it is a very inspiring DVD to watch. I watched it the other night and my heart was right there with the people walking. So I have decided from today until Oct 20-21 when the Avon Breast Cancer Walk is in Charlotte NC I am going to walk everyday to build up my strength for the 39 mile walk. So this is my journey getting ready for the Avon Breast Cancer Walk.

First, I most definitely will need all the support from everyone to make this happen. I need to raise $1800 in order to walk in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, so I am hoping that everyone out there will help me reach that goal. I could be walking for you!

Today's walk…It is nice breezy day outside and the temperature is just right. I left out of the house at not knowing where my sneakers were going to take me today. I just started walking down street and walked for 1 hour. It felt so good to get out and walk. As I was walking I thought about the people around me that has had breast cancer and that I was walking for them and how my walking and raising money could help find a cure for breast cancer. I was thinking about how I can raise $1800 that I need to walk and I thought maybe I should make up a sign and carry it each time I walk and maybe I could get donations that way. Maybe even send in request for the paper to run a story about me walking the Avon Breast Cancer Walk. All kind of things were running through my head and I thought hmmmm…maybe I can even gain a few new Avon Customers as I am out walking each day. I will be helping breast cancer and myself as I grow my Avon Business.

I didn't know how out of shape I was until I had to face some hills along my journey today. But I took it one step at a time and made it back to my front door. I will have to get me a stick for my walks to keep all the unwanted creatures away from me (Yes I mean snakes). Oh boy, I am going to have to have a talk with the dogs too. To many big barking dogs along the way, it was a good thing they were tied up.

I am going to do my best and make my self proud and the ones that help and support me along my journey for the Avon Breast Cancer Walk.

Stay tuned for tomorrow journey, who knows where the sneakers will take me.

If you would like to offer me support please drop me an email at avonladync2003@yahoo.com

Jackie
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Yes my legs were sore this morning, but it is worth it. I am hoping with the walking that just maybe I will drop a few pounds too. As to date I have lost 83 lbs and I have a least another 50 to lose. So with the walking just maybe I will reach my goal. >>
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Walking gives me a chance to clear my head and just think about how lucky I am to be alive. I know that there are woman out there fighting for their life right now with breast cancer. Every step I take it is for them. >>
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Well stay tuned for tomorrow…where will the sneakers take me?>>
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Jackie>>

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