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Karen Lynch Walks Again

by Karen Lynch

Me_at_MS_walk.JPGIt’s official. I’m walking in this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Westport, CT. The walk takes place at Sherwood Island State Park on Sunday, October 14th.

I almost didn’t walk … you can read about my decision on my event homepage. In a nutshell, it is because I thought maybe I needed a break, I thought maybe I could spare myself the emotions that accompany such events and spare my family the hype and bustle of life in the world of cancer awareness and fundraising events.

But then I realized this is my life, this is part of who I am and what I do and I need to walk.

So, check out my site, and while you’re there … consider making a donation to the ACS.

I do feel like I’m hitting people up for money quite a bit. It seems like just yesterday I was asking for money for Relay for Life. But I do know that this is one way people can support someone with cancer.

A friend of mine at the ACS has this tagline at the end of her corporate email signature: “Fundraising isn’t all we do; but all we do depends on it.” Isn’t that great?

So … more news on the event to come. I’ll keep you posted as the donations trickle in. Anyone who wants to contact me about it, please email me and I’ll be happy to provide you with more information!


One Response to “Karen Lynch Walks Again”

  1. Sherry Says:

    That is a great tagline your friend has. I know how you feel..it seems like I’m always asking the same people to support the cause…but it is a good cause and it is what we do.
    Good for you deciding to do the walk again. Having done only my first this year I completely understand your original reasons for giving yourself a break. It’s extremely emotional. But we know ourselves best and we know when we can handle something. Hope the weather holds and it’s a glorious day for all of you.

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