Posted on Monday 5 May 2008
Usually The Revlon Walk is a sunny, warm day. This year it was overcast and cold. I had a hard time waking up and walking over to Shannon’s apartment. We had to get to 7th Avenue earlier than usual, (the organizers changed things this year,) to register and pick up our t-shirts. We met at 7:00 a.m, extremely sleep deprived but happy to see each other. Off we went.
Lisa: “So now we have all our stuff, what shall we do? It’s still an hour until the walk.”
Shannon: “How about breakfast? We can relax a bit and eat before we go.”
Lisa: “What a great idea! I love having smart friends.”
Shannon: “Not so smart, just more awake.”
We laughed.
Shannon: “How about this place, the food looks pretty good.”
Lisa: “I’ve got twenty bucks on me and I’m not afraid to use it.”
Yes, we’re definitely more entertaining when we are awake!
After breakfast we listened to a few speeches and then the race began. 40,000 people cheering, and confetti flying everywhere. And signs, lots of signs.
I’m walking in support of_____.
I’m walking in memory of_____.
My sign said:
I’m walking in support of:
My Mom
Shannon
All My Blogger Buddies
I noticed this year there were a lot more men walking. Also more people of color. The other thing I saw was how many children were walking in memory of their mothers. So terribly sad yet somehow uplifting at the same time.
We crossed the finish line, high-fived each other and hugged. Another year, another good time, and another chance to give back.
Every year Shannon and I talk about how much we LOVE doing this walk. And we’re going to keep doing it because it matters. Thank you again for your wonderful support. I adored taking you all with me!









