The 18th Sprint for Life 5K Run/Walk was this past Saturday.
Why is it important? In 2015, 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian
cancer, and about 15,000 will die, making ovarian cancer the leading cause of
death from gynecologic cancers. There is no screening or early detection test
available, so only 25% of ovarian tumors are detected before they have
progressed to an advanced stage. My pre-race job is the adult leader of a group
of high school volunteers who put up all the banners. At race time I am at the
start and finish line serving as the MC. Every year as I provide pre-race
information I have to work past my initial tears as I yell out, “this event is
about you and defeating ovarian cancer”! About the time, I get control of my
tears the Star Spangle Banner is sung, and I can’t stop crying as I feel the
emotion of the moment. Nipo tells us these moments of great openness are
doorways to living more wholeheartedly, moments of authenticity and coming
alive.
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