I'm Almost There!

Thank you to everyone who has donated to my Avon Walk! I am now 94 percent of the way to reaching my fundraising goal, a figure that is overwhelming, personally and financially. To know that I have that many people supporting my effort is truly, truly humbling and inspirational. I'm preparing for the walk and hoping you know how much your contributions mean to me and how helpful they'll be in the cause of fighting breast cancer. More individual thank yous to come, but I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude right now. I'll let you know when I'm 100 percent of the way there!

2008 Race Schedule

It's been too long since I've posted a new entry, but with a new year and a new walking season coming up, I'm getting motivated again. I have many people to thank for their kind contributions to my Walk, which I'll do shortly, but here's a list of races I'm participating in this year. Come join me if you have a chance!

Feb. 16: George Washington Birthday 10K, Alexandria, Va.

March 9: St. Patrick's Day 8K, Washington

March 16: Shamrock Half-Marathon, Virginia Beach, Va.

March 30: Scope It Out 5K (for colon cancer), Washington

April 6: Cherry Blossom 5K, Washington

April 13: International Race to Stop the Silence, Washington

April 27: George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Mile, Alexandria, Va.

May 3-4: Avon Walk, 39.3 miles, Washington

May 18: Marine Corps Historic Half, Fredericksburg

June 1: ZOOMA Half-Marathon, Annapolis

Sept. 21: Philadelphia Half-Marathon

Oct. 11: Baltimore Half-Marathon

Nov. 15: SunTrust Richmond Half-Marathon

My goal is to complete six walking half-marathons this year. Should be a great 2008!