Have you ever seen a group of people assemble and work efficiently toward a common goal? I saw one of the best examples EVER this past weekend at "The Rose Run" in my hometown of Petersburg, Michigan. Rose Hunt was one of the most calm, sweet women I can recall meeting in my life. She was one of those people you leave after spending time with them knowing you are better for the experience. It had been more than 15 years since I had seen Rose when I attended her funeral this past January. Rose had lost her hard-fought battle with breast cancer. She was a celebrated woman, and it was a beautiful funeral of memories and love. Soon following her funeral her family began organizing the run and it just exploded from there. There were 180 preregistered and over 100 came the day of the race to join in! At the starting line we all held red balloons in honor of Rose and released them at the gun shot. It was an emotional sight and a good reminder of why we all were there. The volunteers were so happy and helpful. It was truly a celebration of life and a reminder that there are still so many women (and a few men) dealing with this cancer. Watching over 300 people - including volunteers - come together was special, amazing, INSPIRING.
Thanks Jess for bringing this idea to life and encouraging all of us to be a part!
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