A friend of mine took part last year for the very first time in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer last year. Over a two-day period, she and a number of her friends walked most of the 120 km route in memory of her mother who died a number of years ago from breast cancer.
This year, she's at it again, but she's also managed to convince her father, two brothers and their wives to join her. The next event is scheduled to take place on the weekend of June 5-6, 2010, and already the training has begun.
In addition, the family hosted a fundraising dinner tonight at the Davidi Club in North Bay. From 4:00 to 7:00 pm, the doors were open, and with very few exceptions, the tables were all full. People came from all parts of the city and beyond to share a meal and to support the cause.
In addition to the members of the immediate family (and many of their extended family) there were also a number of other friends who helped to sell tickets, to serve the meals and even to coordinate the cleanup.
What a wonderful response to this call for help, and an opportunity for everyone to catch up with neighbours, friends and new aquaintances. We all know someone who has been affected by cancer, or someone who is currently fighting the fight. The research continues; in the meanwhile, we give thanks for the angels who do their part to support all those who must walk this path.
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