The Writing on the Wall

I participated in my first Pancreatic Cancer Walk called Purple Stride today with friends and family. It was nice to see all the people come out to support a desperately under-funded Cancer Research and Awareness benefit. The first ever walk in DFW had an initial goal of raising $80,000. We blew past that quickly, so they raised their goal to $150K. Final total of the monies raised was more than $183,000. We placed a picture of my Mom on the Memory wall and wrote a short note to the world. With more than 800 registered walkers/runners, it was overwhelming to see so many people that have been affected by this nasty disease. Overwhelming and Sad at the same time. But, it also felt good to write on the wall. It felt good to see my family and friends support this effort. It felt good to know that our parents would be very proud. Last November, my Dad wanted to do a benefit himself but it wasn't meant to be. He had a heart attack and open heart surgery instead. This year, we walked for both of them. For my Mom, who fought a gallant fight. And, my Dad, who wanted to raise money for research in memory of the woman he loved.

"We Love You, Mom. In Memory of Nancy Turner"

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