It's a very emotional experience on so many levels. Sunday was a sweaty one too. Boy, howdy, it was hot.
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| The venue is Arcadia Creek in downtown Kalamazoo. |
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| This was a popular spot. Not only because there were cool things for sale but because there was shade. It was hot. |
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| Somehow I missed this booth the first couple of years I walked but this year my back sign was "in celebration" of a young friend of mine recently diagnosed. |
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| Since I was alone, one of the nice women at this booth helped pin me up. |
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| Panera Bread not only had this booth with bite-sized goodies but it also provides a wonderful lunch in the Survivors' Cafe. |
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| Many booths lined the area with freebies and good information regarding breast health care. |
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| I always stop at this memorial wall to salute the ladies that led the fight. |
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| Before the race begins, all the survivors are called up to the stage. A few short speeches and a very emotional song. I cry every year. I am never alone. We're all in the dark pin shirts. Check out the crowd facing us. |
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| We're lining up. Runners first and then walkers. I was in the back with the walkers. We were cheered along the way by volunteers, police officers, supporters and a darling little boy with a hose. |
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| Ah, the finish line. I could have been used as a salt lick. I mentioned it was hot, right? OMG! |
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| My sweat-soaked body and crusty hair in the comfort of my air conditioned kitchen. |
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