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Tuesday 26 March 2013

K is for Kilometers and Keith!

It is a fact that 1 kilometre = 0.621371192 miles so 5km = 3mi 188.07yd. On Saturday 15th June I will be part of a team running this distance to raise funds for Cancer Research.

I have encouragement and help from my own 20 week old puppy Bing who ensures I wear the correct footwear.......



Who walks with me......notice the word "walk" rather than "run". I have been known to break into a jog on occasions!



I am proud to be team leader......my badge arrived last week. A venture like this is best tackled as part of a team...my team is Loftus Slimming World...my pals from the slimming group we attend each week.


 
 
One of our members Deb, is running in memory of her mum. You can read the story here
 
 

K is also for Keith
 


This photo was taken a couple of weeks ago in hospital where Keith started his first chemotherapy treatment for the cancer which has come back. Keith is a very dear, lovely man who we have known for many years. He recovered from Cancer of the Bowel a few years ago and we believe he will do it again. The agony of me running 5km will be over in a couple of hours, but the side affects of the drugs which Keith has to take last for days....I can not complain but I do so want to make a contribution to this research. One day the small efforts by people like us will pay off and the research we fund will be the hope of tomorrow.

I am reaching out to my friends across the globe to make a small contribution wherever possible and support our venture.

Due to the amazing internet donations can be made on-line here

Thankyou for your kindship and kindness.

Denise ABC Founder

20 comments:

  1. You are an amazing woman, Denise! Keith is fortunate to have you and your husband as friends! Good luck on the run.
    Almost everybody I know has either suffered from cancer or lost someone by it.

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  2. All power to you and to your efforts. You show humanity at its best.

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  3. Thank you for your effort for this cause; it's one way of supporting research and supporting your friends. KUDOS to you!

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  4. Looks like Keith has a good sense of humour - that will help him immensely! Hope we get to see some photos of this worthwhile endeavour! KUDOS to you!

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  5. I'm happy that you are involved in such a good cause. I have been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society for the past 7 years. Our signature fundraiser here is called Relay For Life.
    An Arkies Musings

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  6. I applaud you and others who work so hard toward research of this insidious disease. May your run or walk be an inspiration to others!

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  7. Great cause to support. I hope your run goes well.

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  8. Good luck with the race, although someone may need new shoes....

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  9. Best of luck! A great cause and post.

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  10. What a beautiful post entry. God bless Keith and keep him alive, granting him a speedy and full recovery!

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  11. It's always good to run for a cause. Good luck!

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  12. Enjoy your race, it is a great cause. Healing thoughts for Keith, and for all those with cancer who keep on keepin' on!

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  13. Godspeed to you—and to Keith. May he win his battle!

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  14. What a darling puppy!!! And the humans are pretty cute too!!!

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  15. A beautiful post - our prayers are with Keith.

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  16. http://ann-mythoughtsandphotos.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/abc-wednesday-k-for-kapa-haka-maori-war.html our war dance, the Kapa Haka.

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  17. Demise- thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Good luck as you prepare for June 15. And blessings of health for Keith.xo

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  18. this is such a touching story, i do hope you'd be able to raise a good amount for this cause! wishes for Keith to feel healthier + better, too!

    aww, I do not know why I kept missing the linkies, but I do hope you can add my entry again. thanks so much! :)

    my entry for this week's ABC Wednesday: J

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