Ever since I started running last year, the girls have been begging me to let them run in a race too. I explained that "It's really far a lot of the time and you might get really tired. You're not quite ready yet. Soon..."
But when I heard about this family fun run, I thought what better opportunity for them to participate in something fun that also promotes awareness and raises money for LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). Jake was a little boy who passed away 4 years ago from leukemia, and this is the second year his family has held a fund-raiser in his honor. They titled it the Stinky Feet 5K because when he was in the hospital he laughed about how stinky his feet were! (If you click on the title it will link you to a page so you can read his story!!)
The "run" went well, although it was excruciatingly slow!! The girls got pretty tired from just walking (which is mostly what we did of course) but they had a lot of fun and I loved being out with them. There was a full-fledged carnival of cool stuff for kids to do, and I can't wait to go back next year with the boys!
We decided that we would "prayer walk" in honor (or memory) of some of our family and friends who are fighting or have fought cancer. We stand with you and pray for your healing and recovery! He is faithful!!!
Grandma Suzy Williams
Aunt Doris Hathaway
Danny and Carlene Christy
Grandma Cleo Hathaway
Grandpa Bernard Thompson
Chuck and Matt Rychener, Bekah Moser
Anita "Midge" Toavs
Mildred Mallinckrodt
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Tears! Thank you, friend!!!
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