So this afternoon I rested after an emotionally charged day. This morning I walked 5k with an awesome group of family and friends in the 1st annual Bum Run for Colon Cancer, a cause very close to my tush. I am so proud to report that The Kicking the Crap Crew as we were called raised close to $9000 fo
r this Event, was the #1 fundraising team for the Event, and my sponsors supported me for over $4000 making me the Number 2 fundraiser!!!
It's ironic that last year I would have treated a 5k run as a warm up jog but now I don't think I could safely run 1k without being completely wiped out....so today I walked beside the ever more pregnant and lovely Victoria and family and friends and was so proud that I / we raised so much money for this cause and was so active in the event - to the extent that Dr. Bookman has introduced his team to me and we are working toward producing an awareness video for colorectal cancer screening. We crossed the finish line proudly as the last group to end. They were picking up the pylons immediately behind us on the streets of TO to clear the roads after we finished. A cop car drove sllllloooowwwwwlllllyyyy behind us the whole way as our own personal escort - and we loved it.
Admittedly days like today and all the incredible outpouring of support and encouragement from family, friends, colleagues all helps to remind me of all the positives in my life throughout this journey....like my marriage and wife, our blessed arrival at the end of the year, family and friends and colleagues that are all a part of my support network. It helps to keep me focused on the good rather than dwelling in the negative or unknown and helps me mentally battle and think positively of the outcome.
To ALL the sponsors of the Kicking the Crap Crew team members...your financial support was truly amazing. The Bum Run initially had $10000 as its fundraising goal - as of today over $40000 was raised for Colon Cancer Canada. (The Crew represented over 20% of the total funds raised for this inaugural Event). Wow. Friggin' amazing and overwhelming.
Thanks to all my supporters, donors, family and friends....I am so proud to be a member of the Crew!!! Props to Colleen Baker and her family for making up our team T's
Here are some pics that hopefully capture the positive energy of the day.
Congratulations on Your K C Bum Run David. That is so fantastic Well Done . I myself and Olivia would of loved to have joined in on that day To support you and the crew. If another K C Bum Run does come in the near future I like to be there. For donations I wasn't able to do it online. Can I still donate to the fund another way?
ReplyDeleteAgain congratulations to your first Bum Run.
Sherri & Olivia
Hi, Sherri. Thanks so much for your kind words of support and encouragement!!! It was a truly spiritual experience on Sunday. I believe that as the 1st Annual Bum Run there is significant momentum to make this an annual Event...and I do plan to be a part of it in any way possible.
ReplyDeleteAs for sponsorship or donations if you are unable to directly donate to me or a member of the team I believe you can still make a direct donation to Colon Cancer Canada via their website. I have had several sponsors recently so I think the website is still active.
Thank you again for your support, Sherri.
Dave