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Donna


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Aside from marrying my wonderful husband, and having 2 beautiful boys - this is the greatest thing that I have ever done!!  It touches me so much, and I've had tears already this morning - just reading the boards and seeing how many beautiful people we will be blessed with sharing a sunny weekend with. 
To all of you that have eased someones worries about fundraising minimums, to everyone that walks - out of love for someone that has touched there lives ....thank you!  I am honoured, and proud, to be a part of such a heartfelt journey!  Many blessings.



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Ashley Costa


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Donna, you read my mind. This whole week I have noticed my eyes filling up with water when I hear anything about The Weekend, Cancer or anything.
The message boards really do allow us to become more involved with the event and with one another and I also think it PUMPS us up too!!
I am happy to hear that you feel this event is one of the greatest things you have done - I feel the same way!  It is an event I would have a reallllly hard time pulling away from (heck, last night I even signed up to crew for the Ride).
But you're right; it's the people and their hearts that make this event what it is. I love coming on the message boards and reading about the events, advice and generosity everyone shares with one another its truly amazing.



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You two are going to have me crying at my desk at work. :) I love the message boards and am glad that they did this one this year instead of just facebook since I hardly have time to get on facebook (and can't at work).

I was getting emotional last night when I looked at the Nancy's Girls cape I wore for the walk two years ago. It has pictures of my friend Nancy that passed away almost 3 years ago. I really want to wear it again this year, but it's tough because it has to be pinned on. It's supposed to be 14 in the morning tomorrow so I'll need a sweater and have a hard time pinning it to the sweater as well.
I'm going to try some different ideas with it tonight.

I can't wait for tomorrow and hopefully some of the message board friends will see me and come say hello! My hair will be similar to the picture on here. :)

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I got all misty on my way into work this morning...just counting the minutes until I can go home and begin my journey again!! I am excited to have a new team member and first time walker with me this year. It is so nice to see the event through their eyes! And, of course, it's a special blessing to have my sister with me. We lost our dad in April and for a long time it was just the two of us looking after him through 4 battles with cancer. We lost our mom almost 5 years ago after 3 battles. This is just so near to our hearts and it really touches me to see such great support from family and friends. Here I am getting misty again at my desk!!! Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!!

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This is my first year walking. I've raced Dragons Boats, I've done runs.. but never something this big before. My daughter and I did a tag day a week ago and people coming up to us thanked us, told us their stories of family, friends or themselves... fighting cancer.. every kind of cancer.. and they had us both in tears..

Since then, I've been teary eyed almost constantly thinking about this weekend. I am walking with my daughter and a friend who underwent her last round of chemo yesterday. I am amazed at her strength. Just thinking about it gets me crying again. Then I read messages like the ones above..and I start all over again.

I look forward to meeting some of you tomorrow! Slainte!!

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*HUGS* to all.

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I dare anyone to read the messages above and say they are not moved. I crewed in the first W2EBC and it was a life changing event for me. This will be my 5th Weekend and my third time walking. (I have had to miss a few years because I have a women's camp that is on the same weekend, so I alternate.) I have met some amazing women and heard many sad and hopeful and heroic stories.
I may not be able to make much of a difference in the world by myself, but with 5000 other dedicated people, we can find an end to this devastating disease. It may be too late for some of our loved ones and dear friends, but that just gives us the strength and determination to work harder and do more.
Sometimes we ask why bad things happen to good people. I believe it is because if they didn't, we wouldn't care enough to do something about it. I'm so glad you all decided to do something about it.
There are angels among us, and I think you are all angels.
God Bless
Doreen from Ajax

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