WELCOME! WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE.
Dear friends,
Linda's Run for the Dream is an event created by my friends, The Livin' the Dream Team, to support me and my personal battle with cervical cancer. My dear friends Kim, Barbara, Kathy and Kim offered to organize an event that could channel positive energy toward the community, our friends and our families. They envisioned our community accepting the challenge of living healthier lifestyles.
My team of friends was empowered by my story. In July 2011, at 43, I received frightening news that I had a recurrence of cervical cancer. Ironically, I was at the peak of my physical fitness because I had spent the past six months training for a marathon -- the 2011 San Diego Rock N' Roll Marthon in June. Training for the marathon required running training, of course, but also adopting healthier eating habits and cross-training with weights in the gym. These things helped me prepare for the physical challenge and endurance it takes to run 26.2 miles.
During this time, I also developed an inner strength that's now helping me in the fight of my life. I believe that it is no coincidence that I began this journey fighting cancer while I was in the best shape of my life.
My dream is that we are all prepared for the race of our lives. It's my goal to see everyone make a commitment to living healthier lives, so when they are faced with the fight of their lives their bodies are prepared mentally and physically to do it well.
The proceeds from the Linda's Run for the Dream 5k Run/Walk will go to benefit cancer research and help support families of cancer patients.
Thank you for considering embarking upon this journey with me. We hope you will join us as a runner, walker, sponsor or volunteer for our 2013 event. I know it will make a difference in your life.
Sincerely,
Linda Ryan, Founder
ME STRONG
