We successfully complete our overnight walking
marathon in aid of Breast Cancer charities in our decorated bras (mine has strategically
located sequinned stars over where my nipple should be). There are some inspirational
women taking part and I’m amazed by the sheer number of people involved – 15,000
- many of whom have had cancer or were walking in support of or in memory of
loved ones. I’m reminded of a comment on Facebook challenging the concept of sponsored
events, suggesting that they were a kind of vanity and why not just give the
money directly without the fuss. But, taking part, I do feel that I have
achieved some sort of personal milestone on the road back to fitness and I am
again reminded of just how fortunate I have been to be diagnosed so early and
to be fit and healthy once again. I do feel I want to give something back and our
sponsors have been numerous and generous in this respect. I don’t feel quite so
fit at 20 miles, but a strong coffee and a croissant helps and we finish in
fine spirits, despite the cold and aching feet.
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