The boards I put together for the walk were something I went back and forth over. Brian and I talked about it and we both worried that it would put a "sad" feeling on the day. When I started getting pictures and material in the mail from people like Rosie, Michelle (Marcy's sister), Brenda (David's husband), etc., I knew without a doubt that the boards needed to be there. These very people were the whole reason FOR the walk, to raise awareness so that we can cut the number of people that suffer, for example, Heather and Marcy's, fate. The people that have passed are still doing work here on earth by educating others with their stories. It's one thing to hear someones sad story. When we see their faces, read parts of their journals, then we really carry their story with us.
There were alot of children that had an oral screening done at the walk, it was cute to watch. What I kept thinking about was that those kids, for the rest of their lives, would now pay attention to something going on in their mouths. They will also pay attention to their loved ones mouths, tell a friend to go to the doctor if a friend complains about an oral problem, etc.
20 years from now, when we are ALL celebrating so many years of good health, we will pat ourselves on the back for cutting the death rates of this cancer by promoting early detection.


Carol, I think the booth at the relay is an awesome idea. I'm going to find out about that in my area. I can send you everything from the boards I made if you like, I stapled it all on so that it could be removed without damage. You can then mount it on boards or put it in a book if you please. Let me know.

I thought I would be a little relieved when the walk was over, it was nerve wracking worrying if it would be a success or not. Now that it's over I kind of miss the suspense of it all! I spent so much time looking forward to and being excited to meet everyone, I just want to do it all over again. When is our reunion for this year going to be and where???
Love,
Minnie