The 60 Mile Long Pink Carpet of Hope

I didn't show or sell any homes on Saturday morning. Instead, I got up early and headed to Des Plaines to cheer on The Chicago Breast Cancer 3-Day walkers.

My tent buddy from last year, Sara Meyer, showed up to cheer with me. We dressed in pink, made signs, handed out candy, Breast Cancer 3-Daywe even made some new friends! And we were once again filled with pride and admiration for the walkers. When you see all of these men and women, who have given up 3 days of their lives to participate in this event, to sleep in tents, to walk and walk and walk until their feet are covered in blisters, you can't help but be inspired and humbled at the same time. And this year, it was HOT. Not just HOT, but HOT and HUMID. We were sweating just standing there cheering...they had to walk over 20 miles that day. Amazing.

I just want to take a minute to say, "Thank you 3-Day walkers!"

As many of you know, last year I was one of those walkers. I laced up my shoes and participated in that 60 mile inspirational journey. It was difficult and tiring, no doubt about it. But it was an event that changed my life and created memories that will last forever. You can read about it here.

If you take nothing else from this post today, please ask a woman in your life to do a breast self-exam. Early detection is the key to saving lives!

 
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5 Comments on The 60 Mile Long Pink Carpet of Hope

Thanks for sharing this, Kelly. I know a number of folks who have done these walks, some as survivors and other because they had family members who had suffered or died from breast cancer. It's pretty scary when you realize how many are afflicted - I lost my older cousin 4 years ago to creast cancer and our neighbor's oldest daughter had a double mastectomy 9 years ago but it looks like the cancer has returned in another more invasive form.

Jeff

08/13/2007 09:00 AM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)


Kelly,

 That was a breath of fresh air from the rat race of real estate!  I am somewhat new here in Ocala Florida and trying to make my way into different areas.  I do need to get out there and talk with people #1 because it is good for them and me and #2 it is good for business too!  I lost my brother almost 3 years ago to cancer and I just recently heard that  my broker's wife in NY is suffering from Breast Cancer.  I wish that alternate health were more in the forefront on this issue as all too many folks die that shouldn't.

 Sara

08/13/2007 09:17 AM by Sara Homan (Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty Inc)


Jeff: It is really scary. My mom is a breast cancer survivor, and I'm so thankful that she caught it early.

Sara: Sometimes you do need to get away from real estate and give back to the community. Not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it renews your passion for everything...real estate and non-real estate related things.

08/13/2007 10:24 AM by Kelly Sibilsky - Lake Zurich, IL RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)


Kelly - It was great to hear about REALTORS doing good things, and taking time (especially on a weekend) to help others.  Good for you.  Please check out my post We Have The Power To Raise Over $400K For Karen George.  I think that you will find it interesting.  Thanks for sharing.

08/14/2007 07:06 AM by Adam Waldman - Long Island REALTOR® (RE/MAX Best)


Adam: Thank you for stopping by. I'm going to head over and read your blog now...

08/14/2007 08:47 AM by Kelly Sibilsky - Lake Zurich, IL RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)


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