Pics of Katy

This is how it all started, I have friends that are supportive and friends that are competitive. At times I would think why can't we just do these events for fun? It was never like that with this group of gals, especially for Subrina. But the day we found out that Katy was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer we all became the supportive kind. It was a blow to us, we thought no way this could be happening. It's something we hear about, not live through. It's been a year and a half since Katy's diagnosis and we're left with her memories. But I know one thing Katy would be proud of, and that's the fact that we've all stayed friends and have made new ones along the way. Our mission is simple, it's to help spread awareness for early detection of Ovarian cancer. All of our friends will be doing events, runs, cycling, wine tasting, beerfests (hey competition is competition!) and along the way we'll be spreading the word.Stay tuned for what stories we learn along the way! Katy was an amazing, inspiring person who truely lived life to the fullest. We love and miss you much.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Inspirational

Last week I came across this blog about Laurey (www.laureybikes.blogspot.com). She is going to ride from San Diego, Ca to St Augustine, Fl, 3,098 miles cross country to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer.

I wanted to meet her and congratulate her on her survivorship. Laurey Masterton is a 20 year survivor of Ovarian Cancer. As I was talking to her, I was also fortunate enough to meet Peg Ford, who is a 2 year survivor. How great it was to meet people that have beaten this disease. I don't think people realize that when detected and treated early, the five year survival rate is greater than 90%. (http://www.ovariancancer.org/)

Meeting these women and knowing they've survived because of early detection helps to motivate and continue our attempts about helping to break the silence.

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