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I Aam running for Penny

Hi- I have been taking pictures of my friends in Run for the Cure for many years and with each year's passing the emotion and passion of the event grows stronger from Team Bosom and all participants. Each picture I take is a reminder of the women who fight and have fought this disease. I was in my early 30's and Penny wasn't much older. Her courage, warmth and amazing positive attitude has been forever etched into my life. With every tear there is a smile because with the pain there are many triumphant stories. So, each time I click the camera I think of Penny to capture the courage and passion.

 

It has been suggested this year that I participate in the event and Run for the Cure. I have always wanted to participate but as a daughter of a former JR BC running champion, and sporting good store owner ,my competitive nature makes me hesitate. "Do you know how hard it is to run with a camera?"

 

Well my friends have made me realize that I can experience it all. So with camera around my neck and perhaps my trusty German Shepherd by my side, I will walk through the crowds on my own journey. Penny lost her battle with cancer but with your help I can capture the moments of others and through participation not competition and I can bring those moments to everyone.

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Uploaded on October 2, 2011
Taken on August 24, 2011