I promise I WILL blog about San Diego!

I promise to blog you all about it as soon as I finish reading the 146 scholarship applications from BG. I'm on the Alumni Board of Directors there and Chair of the Scholarship Committee. Each year we offer 5 (sadly last year and this only 3) full tuition scholarships a year through our Alumni Laureate Scholarship Program. (Yes I know the acronym is ALS but that's another story). I hope to start blogging early next week - so hang loose! (hi Bob!)

I'm a TV STAR!!!

My teammate Cathy Berard and I were interviewed by the local NBC affiliate in San Diego after the closing ceremonies last Sunday!

Now you know I cannot send a link - on my list of resolutions for 2010 - but if you'll go the http://www.nbcsandiego.com and search for Breast Cancer Walk Ends you can view the story.

I'm on twice!!!!!

Thanks to all of you I raised $11,500!

Kate

BEEN THERE - DONE THAT!

Back from San Diego having walked every mile!!! No blisters, no scrapes, sore calves and a bit tired! My team was wonderful! Especially loved meeting Sheryl with whom I walked the whole way all three days. I could not have done it without her support!!! She was a first time walker as well. I raised about $11,500 so far. The San Diego walk raised $9.8 million. 75% of that will stay in the San Diego area and the rest will go to Komen. There were about 3800 walkers! This is the first time that I ever set a physical goal for myself, trained and achieved it. I am still feeling glorious about it. After Turkey Day I'll post more details of the experience! I'd like to thank every one of you for your financial and moral support!!! Although my team captain is already talking to me about next year - I can assure you that this was once in a lifetime for me!!!

Safe and Sound

Mom called about 5:30.

She is home safe and sound and walked EVERY STEP OF THE 3 DAYS!!!

She made some great friends along the way.

Thanks for all the love and support.

She will e-mail when her thoughts are collected!

THIRD DAY COMPLETED!!!

Mom and I caught up about 10 minutes ago (she called earlier, but I was watching Twilight). She walked EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!!

She loves her team, and has made a new friend. She had a great time at closing ceremonies. The team had dinner and they are headed to the hotel for the hot tub and some wine.

I will let eveyrone know when she is safe and sound tomorrow night!

Thanks for all the love and support!

*HUGS*

Day Two COMPLETE!!!

Mom just called. She got back to camp about 30 minutes ago.

She walked every step of the way today. She sounds tired, but in great spirits.

She said that the tent has enough space for one person, and she is very much looking forward to the hotel tomorrow night! :)

Her teammates are great and they are finishing in the first 600-800 people of the 3500 walkers so they are doing great.

Thanks for all the love and support!

Day One COMPLETE!!!

Mom just called. She sounds GREAT!!! She had the best time, loves her teammates and walked EVERY step of the 20.1 miles.

When she called, some lovely young ladies were setting up her tent.

She was very thankful that CA is 2 hours behind us, so 4:30 felt like 6:30 to her.

She will call with another update tomorrow!

Mom and I both send our love and thanks for all the good thoughts, vibes and prayers we know are going out to her today, tomorrow and Sunday.