About Me:

I am a very blessed stay-at-home mom with two great boys.  I am happiest when I am outside with my family.  We love to bike, walk, hike, boat, and play soccer.  We also love to read.  I always have more books out from the library than I can keep straight!  I love to bake cookies, cakes, and breads.  Thankfully, I also like to exercise!  Before having children I taught second grade.  I became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference in the world.  I have always believed in the power of the individual.

Why I Walk and Joined This Team:

When I first thought about doing this walk I thought about a mom with two students I had taught.   Her name was Lisa.  Lisa battled breast cancer the year I taught her oldest son, and lost her battle to breast cancer the year I taught her second son.  She has had an immeasurable impact on my life.  Because of her I know to love the day to day moments with my children.  Snuggling up for hugs and kisses, watching my children discover something new, and simple things like reading a book together or playing at the park are all precious treasures.  I will forever be grateful for the impact Lisa has had on my life.  This November will be the 10 year anniversary of Lisa's death.

While Lisa is a great inspiration for doing this walk, she is not the only reason.  I am also doing this walk for my kids.  Lately, I feel like I have heard too many sad cancer stories.   I have decided that this is not the legacy I want to leave my children.  I do not want them to associate cancer with fear.  I want them to associate cancer with hope.  I want them to see that the generations that came before them believed a cure for cancer could be found, and then found it.  I know that walking 60 miles in the Breast Cancer 3-Day won't find the cure for all cancers, but it is at least a "step" in the right direction.