Camaraderie!

What a great day! EARLY yesterday morning walkers and runners gathered at Rockefeller State Park in Tarrytown - our first Saturday morning get-together. Truth be told, we were all together for a photo shoot for future Team in Training materials, yet I could feel the sense of purpose... Quite frankly, I'd be out walking at 7 am... but most folks don't walk or run that early and it was a trek for almost all of us to get there... and we did it! It was awesome to be surrounded by so many people dedicated to the same cause!

Before beginning our day Ferrel, one of the walk coaches, read the Mission Moment, focusing us on our true purpose. As always, I teared up, because hearing what patients are living through each and every week keeps me focused and dedicated to getting out the word about the Society.

We stretched, trading laughs and a few groans, and then started on our way... We walked 6 miles, enjoying the beautiful landscape, the weather and eachother's company. What a terrific start to the day!


PS: On the way home we stopped at the Farmer's market in Tarrytown. Walking out of the market I spotted another TNT-er (the shirt was a dead giveaway!)... and though I didn't know her I approached her and introduced myself-because the cause creates the immediate introduction. As it turns out Amy will be running the NIKE marathon - the one I will be racewalking! Too cool - camaraderie!

A tasting - of sports drinks!

What a beautiful day!

We gathered at 7:30 am at Pepsico and while the plan was to stretch, listen to the Mission Moment, and get on our way... the 6 miles for the half marathoners and 10 miles for those of us doing the full marathon, would have precluded our planned "tasting." So, we started by breaking out the drinks and granola, and sampling over a half dozen drinks... Not only was it fun, it was educational... We all discovered what we liked - and didn't!

Following our tasting we set off, completed our miles in good time, and with good cheer!

People's Spontaneous Generosity Surprises and Delights Me!

Yesterday late morning, I pounded the pavement in Nyack to collect donations for our August 9th silent auction...

As I walked down Main Street to call on a donor I couldn't resist taking this photo at the water's edge. I feel so lucky - supporting a great cause, connecting with generous folks, and having time to smell the roses/take photos.