Often, women who are running the Women’s 4 Miler Race are asked why they run. I have to be honest, I really had to stop and think about why I decided to run this year. Z95 has been a part of the race for many years and through those years I’ve always worked the race, but I’ve never actually run the race. Why this year?
In years past, as I sit on the sidelines watching and cheering on these beautiful women, I have always been so inspired by them. I watch as they support each other, as they run together, hold signs or have shirts in memory of someone and as they cheer each other on as they pass. Whether they are breezing through the race or taking more time than they had hoped, they do so until the end and they do it together. It’s a day that all of these women, no matter where they come from, stick together and work toward a common goal. I have been a part of that now for the past 5 years, but I’ve always been on the sidelines. I can no longer stay on the sidelines. I have to join this fellowship of women that have conspired to make a difference.
I do not have breast cancer and there is no one in my family, that I know of, that has ever had it. However, I can’t say that I’m not affected by it. Just because those that suffer aren’t related to me or aren’t my close personal friends, doesn’t mean that I can’t be a part of someone else’s healing. Life is about working towards good and trying to counteract the bad. Breast cancer is bad, but these women are good and they deserve the chance to be with their families and friends and their children for a very long time.
I am running this year because I don’t want to sit on the sidelines anymore. I want to help move our community in a better direction and somehow through it all help someone realize that they matter and that they are loved.
Please help me to support the Women’s 4 Miler this year by sponsoring me and making your tax deductible donation. Any amount is accepted and very much appreciated. Thank you.
Sherry
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