McCathy's Tub

I finally feel like I've got some time. The Avon Walk was absolutely amazing. There were 3600 walkers plus all the crew members who were there passing out water, giving us food, cheering us on, helping us cross the city streets. Chicago raised the most money every in an Avon Walk - 8.2 million - that number gives me the chills. I met a woman who's walking ALL 8 cities. She's raised 8,000 so far, but needs to raise 15,000. Wow.
At one point during the walk there was a little girl, maybe about 5 or 6, standing in the middle of the sidewalk giving us high-fives and "way to gos". It was then that I realized we were all walking for her as well as our own.
The money that was raised does not just go to breast cancer research. Avon gives grants to various groups in Chicago (or whatever city the walk was in) that help cancer victims with child care, support groups, eldery care, transportation, and medical bills. However, I think that just the awareness that this walk has brought to breast cancer might get more people doing their self-exams. If there's one thing that has become a positive is that early detection really does make a difference in survival rate. 3,600 people.

Here's a picture of Mike's dad with Quinn. They came down to see me that first day. Behind them is just some of the tents set up. Boyscouts were there helping people set up their tents. I figure there was probably about 2000 or more tents. I barely slept. Some people brought air matresses to put in their tents - smart people. There were Porta-Kleens there. Anyone ever see them? Semi-trucks with showers in them. Hot showers. Each truck bed had about 8 private showers with a little changing area. It was sooo nice.