Thursday, November 19, 2009

ultimate strength?

one thing about being part of the blogging community, with an obvious interest in running, swimming, cycling, triathlon, there's no shortage of motivation and inspiring stories.

While eating lunch, I turned on the local news channel, airing from a nearby hospital to raise funds to support a Rapid Diagnosis Center for breast cancer. They've been speaking to patients and survivors, some that have had the opportunity to participate in the one-day diagnosis pilot program, and others that had to wait several weeks to find out results. My ears perked, but heart sank even deeper as soon as I heard the word triathlete.

Sharon Ingle appeared on the screen, swimming and triathlon race medals around her neck of races she's won since being diagnosed with breast cancer, while in treatment. WOW. What a phenomenal lady. You can read more about her story here.

16 comments:

Jamie said...

Now I'm all choked up!

Big Daddy Diesel said...

WOW, all i can say, WOW.

Diana said...

We as a human race are so strong. We must never give up on ourselves, even when faced with such a terrible diagnosis. I can only hope I never hear the "c" word, but if that darkness decides to knock on my door, I'll answer it and get out there to beat it!
Thanks for sharing!

I Run for Fun said...

That's such an inspiring story!

Marlene said...

A friend of mine told me about this - she works in fundraising for PMH. Wow.

MCM Mama said...

Amazing!

MCM Mama said...

Amazing!

MCM Mama said...

Amazing!

Dawn said...

Wow...just wow!

I don't know how she does it, but more power to her!

Rookie on the Run said...

Wow! Amazing. Humbling. Thanks for sharing.

lindsay said...

wow! sounds very inspirational. definitely got the story loading and heading to read it now!

Gotta Run..Gotta Ride said...

This alone is what pushes me to do and want more! When I feel like I am bonking I quickly remind myself that I have my health. Suck it up and PUSH ON.

Relentless Forward Motion... repeat ;)

CANCER SUCKS!

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Denise said...

Amazing and inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

Alisa said...

How inspirational!

Bluenoser said...

But why does your heart sink?

-B

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