Well, tonight was the big LLS Team in Training kick-off party! This is when we all got together and for the first time met each other, all of the coaches, and mentors. I even met the Honor Patient assigned to our team. To simplify, even though I'm participating for my BFF Michelle, I'm a part of a MUCH larger team. First off, I am a member of the Mid-West LLS Team in Training team. Then, I'm a part of the Nike Women's Marathon team. Our Honor Patient, Matthew, gave a very inspiring speech at our party. He seems to be close to my age and is married with two young boys. He was recently diagnosed with CML, a form of leukemia. Regardless to say, there were some tears during the evening, but what can I say?? I fully expect this experience to change my life!
One of my other BFF's and a very close friend of Michelle's, Kellie, has joined me in the LLS TNT. We are now doing this mission together! She and I sat quietly during the speeches given at the party, but I really think deep inside we both were thinking the same thing... We both miss our friend... We both wish she could be here with us right now, instead of laying in a coma still. Despite how sad we feel sometimes, it seems to give us both more determination to raise money and to train harder! WE NEED A CURE!! We hope and pray everyday for Michelle and now, we have seen another face affected by blood cancer...
Well, the picture you see is one Coach Keith took for me of the Mid-West TNT team! I'm sure there are some people missing, but this is us!!! Wish us all luck on the mission we have embarked on!!!
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