"For Women Only 5K"

Here is the group of Michele's friends and family that came out to "run" the 5K with her. We had a lot of fun even though it was kind of early and kind of cold. It is always good to see how people can come together to support each other during tough times.

To Michele and Wes,

Both of you have been so strong and positive through all of this. Mark and I feel lucky to be your friends because you are an inspiration to us. You guys push through the tough times with love and laughter. We can't wait to have a huge celebration once Michele has kicked cancer's butt! Rock-n-roll!

As part of a fund raiser and to show the group support, Wes and Michele had t-shirts made. I don't know how many people had t-shirts but there was a bunch of us all dressed alike, even babies!
Ok here is proof that I ran (if only part of the race) I mean I ran the whole thing! I will be the first to admit I am not a runner, I sat down in the middle of a soccer field during YMCA soccer as a kid because I said it was too much running. My high school softball coach would make fun of me when I ran the bases because I ran funny (And I was the team captain getting yelled at) But I couldn't say "no" when asked if I would run. I would do anything asked of me to support Michele during her battle with breast cancer.
Great job Michele! We ran the first portion and we ran the last portion on the race (because we knew there would be cameras around) Our mission next year is to run the whole thing. The is just the motivation I need to start working out! And you are all my witnesses to make a huge effort so I can run the whole thing next year.
I have to mention this group of girls. They are all part of a group called "Girls on the Run" that teaches them self-esteem through fitness. There was a huge group, at least 150, that all had purple shirts on. It was fun watch them on the course, they would be walking then sprint then walk again. It reminded my of running the mile in middle school. Some of them got side tracked and played on juggle gyms, but all of them finished!