This year's support for Breast Cancer Research was clouded in controversy. In years past, I've chosen the Susan G. Komen race to support this cause but the controversy was far too significant to be ignored so this year I switched to the American Cancer Society's event and am thoroughly glad I did! Wonderful group of ladies, lots of mutual support for both survivors and those who ran 'in honor of'. There were competitors present but the majority of ladies chose to walk, as did myself, a good friend, and her adorable grandson!
I have no negative comments in any regard to this event. For anyone wondering if this would be a suitable choice - by all means, sign up and have yourself a wonderful time next year!
2,283 persons participated in raising funds and walking/running for the Cure, not including sponsors, volunteers and corporations!
Timing Results have been posted by Queen City Timing HERE:
The
Overall Rank is a tad confusing… I was the last “runner” to finish under an hour (shows as 207/207). 10
other runners finished with times greater than 1 hr, that was the standard cutoff to
have an award time, so there were actually 217 registered runners. There were hundreds of people behind us but they registered as walkers so there are no postings to fall behind those who wanted a timed score with a walking pace, nonetheless, it was amazing fun!
