Sunday, May 16, 2010

I DID IT!


I ran my first 5K today! Now I am going to warn everyone that I am not a runner but my uncle has colon cancer and did not find it in time and was diagnosed about a year ago. They didn't give him long as the cancer has spread to his liver and lungs but he is going to chemo and continues to work. He is such a role model and I hope he continues to win the fight. At Easter he got his blood work back and the numbers were the best they have ever been. So I decided then if he can go through all that with an amazing attitude I could run it this year! I didnt quite run the whole thing but tried my best and it was a beautiful day with a great group of people!

Colon cancer is highly treatable. If it is found in its earliest stages, the 5-year survival rate is 90%.

xoxo
Sara

20 comments:

  1. That is awesome that you ran the 5K in honor of your uncle, I'm sure he appreciates your support.

    I'm signed up for a 5K on Saturday, I won't lie, I can't run, but I'll finish it and do my best!

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  2. so inspiring! your uncle and your family are in my prayers!

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  3. Good for you! No one cares if you go fast or not. At least I don't care. I'm always happy to finish and maybe improve just a bit if I can from my last time. Otherwise, I couldn't care less. I think it's great that you ran this in support of your uncle - you're a great person.

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  4. Congrats!! How awesome to run in support of your uncle!

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  5. Congrats!! Woot Woot! Good for you. I'll add your Uncle to my prayer list. LOVE your blog...looking forward to reading more... from your new blog fan in California, Katie

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  6. Not a runner? Whatever! you got out there an RAN, didn't you? and for what an amazing cause, my hubs grandpa has this as well.

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  7. Kudos to you for doing this run and for such a good cause. You also had a great reason to do it. That is also positive news about your uncle and I wish him the best.

    I’m really glad I found your blog!

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  8. It sounds like your Uncle is a real fighter! Congrats on the 5k.

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  9. So glad (one of) you stopped by my blog and congrats on running the 5k, this is something I hope to do soon if I can ever get the motivation!

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  10. Yay! Congrats on your first 5K! What a great accomplishment for a great reason!

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  11. That's awesome! your awesome for running it! good job, you should be proud of yourself.

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  12. How cute is this blog and y'all?! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Congrats on running your first 5k! That is awesome!

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  13. Hey there, I got your comment. And amnow following you too. Great blog. YOu two seem so sweet xxx

    www.kimbox9.blogspot.com

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  14. I'm sorry about your uncle. I have an aunt that's been battling breast cancer for years now. I know how scary it can be to think that you might lose this person you love. Good job running the 5k!

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  15. What a wonderful way to show your support for your uncle & others that are fighting this battle. Ya for you hun!

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  16. I wish you good luck Sara, and I hope you uncle can win his battle against cancer :)

    Clelia

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  17. Oh Sara - such an amazing attitude! Congratulations and the 5k and let me just say that you are an absolute inspiration!
    xoxoxox
    Denalee

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  18. Wow. Great job! I'm not a runner either. I wish I was because all the runners I know are super skinny. So sorry about your uncle.

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  19. Awesome! Congrats on the race! I'm glad to hear your Uncle's chemo is working, I hope it continues to do so. I am running my first 5k next month. Aaah. I'm not a runner either, but I'm kind of getting into it so who knows. First, a 5k, and then...Boston Marathon??

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  20. I love the name of the run:) Congrats on your first 5K, isn't it such a feeling of accomplishment?!

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