About the team...

In October of 2006, I took my first steps to help raise awareness and monetary donations for breast cancer in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk.  I had wanted to do the walk years before, but I didn't think I could raise the $2300 minimum in order to participate.  Now in 2012, I am walking for my 7th consecutive year!  I discovered with some hard work and dedication, the $2300 minimum can be raised over and over again.  Two things I'm passionate about are my love for dogs and running.  I created fundraisers around these activities and that's how The Paws For A Cure Pet Show and Kiss It Goodbye Valentine's Day 5K Run/Walk (formally known as The Pink Ribbon Run)  began.

I had received emails from Susan G. Komen about the 3-Day in the past, but I never felt it was something I would be able to do.  In 2009, a friend, who is a 2-time survivor, asked me if I would consider walking with her, so I joined her team. Since no one on our team had ever participated, we needed some guidance. Luckily, a veteran participant (Rebecca) joined our team. She gave me the inspiration I needed to raise the minimum. I enjoyed fundraising with Rebecca and walking in the 3-Day so much that we formed Tickled Pink for a Cure, and I participated in the 3-Day in 2010 and 2011.  In 2012, I became a senior at the University of Memphis.  Because I am a full-time employee and a full-time student, I am having a difficult time fitting everything in my schedule.  With MUCH regret, I am having to step back from Tickled Pink for a Cure this year in order to finish up my degree.  However, I will definitely be ready to jump back in the second I have that piece of paper in my hands!

As a nurse, I always wanted to do a walk for Breast Cancer Awareness but it always seemed there was never enough time.  In January 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and by February 2011 I had a bilateral mastectomy.  I soon realized just how quickly our lives can change and you can make time for a lot of things if you have your heart in them.  This year I was blessed by meeting Rebecca Todd who graciously invited me to join her team Tickled Pink For A Cure.  Quickly we found we have a lot in common, our love for our dogs, the joy of fund raising, and the desire for a world without breast cancer.  This October, I will walk the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk.  I will walk as a 1 year survivor.  I walk in hope that my Granddaughters will never have to hear the word cancer from their doctor.  And I will walk in hope that one day soon others will never have to hear the words "you have Breast Cancer".  LOVE LIFE--BE BRAVE.