On a brisk, but sunny Saturday the Soul Sisters team gathered on the IUPUI campus early in the morning. Since the temperature was near 40 degrees, we started the morning by kicking up our heels with Smiley from Z99.5. Jen was so excited when he sang "Hey, Soul Sister" to us...look how Jen is smiling and standing right next to him!
Participating in the walk is truly an awe inspiring event. Everywhere you looked people were smiling, hugging, and yes, even some tears were shed. Even with the tears it is a positive energy! Everyone is positive that we are making a difference and bringing us closer to a cure for an awful disease that affects our mothers, daughters, aunts, friends and unfortunately our sisters.Barb Davis was our fearless leader and she did an incredible job. The members that walked were Laura Forehand, Angie and Hannah Friddle, Missy Szakel, Jen Sandefer, Jordan Louden, Sherry Fagin,and Niki and Laurie Gates. Rae Fagin and Alaine Melfi were also part of our team, but were unable to walk. Under Barb's leadership we have raised $2,912, not too shabby for our first time! And you can still make a donation to our team by going to http://race.komenindy.org/site/TR/Race/General?pg=team&fr_id=1070&team_id=38590 .The Soul Sisters have already planned on walking again next year. We've even recruited some younger siblings to join us.We are especially excited because Dianne has already said that she will join us next year for the walk. It will be a joyous moment to watch Dianne walk in the Survivor's Parade, and a moment that the Soul Sisters will cherish forever.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Soul Sisters Race for the Cure
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Wow, I'm just so excited to see that you're already planning to join the Soul Sisters in the Race for the Cure next year, Di!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so uplifting to see everyone having such fun while participating in something so very important to finding the cure for this disease.
Love you, Di,
Alaine