We got a new camera today so I decided to take a walk and take a few photos too. I decided to head off in a diferent direction than I usually do and what do I find not far from my house at all...a beautiful beachfront park. It was such an inspiring site to see this evening. The spring air fresh on my face and the sound of the waves. Very inspiring ( Read more... )

Walked 6 miles on Saturday! My new shoes were killing me by the time I was done. I'll have to get them broken in some more I guess.

I am excited, it is finally Springtime!

Take a look at the 2005 Chicago Avon Walk photos. What inspiration!!! Leave a comment

A world without breast cancer - we can get there on foot.

Dear friends and family:

I am determined to do everything I can to rid the world of breast cancer.

There are millions around the world with that same determination. This June 3rd and 4th, I will take steps toward that goal as part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Chicago. I will walk a ( Read more... )

Had a busy weekend this weekend. Grandpa Jopke turned 83!!! :)

I walked 4 miles Saturday morning. I was so cold by the time I got back to my house. I'm soooo looking forward to Spring.

It's Spring Break at UWM but it's still pretty chilly out here. Planning walks for both Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

11 weeks until the big weekend!

Did you know that March is National Women's History Month. What better way to honor the history of women than to learn more about breast cancer and the diseases effecting women.

Click on http://www.thebreastcancersite.com daily to fund free mamograms for women.

The National Women' ( Read more... )

I just got an email from the Walk that the Crew slots for Chicago 2006 are almost full. If anyone is at all interested now is the time to contact them to get on the crew. To sign up or get more info check out www.avonwalk.org

What do Crew members do?

As the Walk’s support system, Crew members perform numerous (and varied)jobs on the Event that are ( Read more... )

I did it! 8 miles on Saturday! I went shopping yesterday, Sunday, and walked another two miles while doing so. I need to start taking some additional shorter walks because I was very tired out after my 8 mile walk. I got some great stuff during my shopping trip. New running shoes, some non-cotton socks (as suggested by the walk) and some great ( Read more... )

Making my lunch hour update. Going walking tomorrow! Goal is set for 8 miles. It's a long way for me, but I'm excited to give it a shot.

My fundraising is going well. Up to $600. I HAVE to raise $1200 more to participate in the walk. Of course I'd love to raise more than that for this great cause.

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I'm a bit of a tv junkie and watch a teen soap ( Read more... )

Walked 6 miles on Saturday! Thanks to a friend that met me at a local mall and walked with me. I was so tired and she barely broke a sweat! We are meeting again next weekend. She will have me in shape in no time!

Exciting news, My friend Elizabeth has decided to join me on the walk! Check out her walk page here: Read more... )

By: Eric Sabo

A poor diet and excess weight are some of the main reasons people develop cancer, according to a major new review. Out of seven million worldwide cancer deaths in 2001, more than one-third were the result of common environmental and lifestyle factors that can be readily avoided, such as giving up smoking or cutting out alcohol. The ( Read more... )