brain cancer walk

Today we did a walk to benefit brain cancer.  We do it almost every year.  My good friend Jennie's mom started the foundation 11 years ago when her husband (Jennie's dad) passed away from brain cancer.  Another friend's father (Melissa) passed away too from brain cancer so her family has started joining us.  John's really good friend from middle school just learned he has brain cancer.  It has really affected us and our group of friends since hearing about John's friend.  The whole group has really pulled together and we all are trying to take care of this family with 3 young kids (my kids ages).  We love them so much and all of us would do anything for them.  My mom just reminded me that my wonderful aunt who was I was VERY close to when I was younger also passed away from brain cancer.  So so so very sad.

 So here is a picture of the whole gang!!

Here is the innocence of youth, the young ones having a blast wo having any clue the seriousness of why we were walking.

And me, handling my crew all by myself when J is no where to be found...heheheh!