Kickin' Cancer's Ass: Casey's Cancer Kickin' Krewe 2011

I can’t even begin to describe what an amazing weekend I just had. Have you ever participated in a Komen race??? If not, YOU SHOULD!! Over 17,000 people poured through the streets of Austin. It’s a memory that I’ll cherish forever! I’m truly blessed to have family and friends who are… well, who are not just supportive, but A-W-E-S-O-M-E!! Since being diagnosed, family and friends have struggled with not knowing how to show their support. This race was a great opportunity for everyone to come together, show their support and have some fun. And boy did we have some fun!! And if you’ve never worn a pink wig in your life… YOU SHOULD!! I’m already looking forward to the next time I get to wear it! Hey, I live in Austin! It’s a guarantee that I wouldn’t be the “weirdest” person in the crowd! Ha ha! Anyway, thanks to everyone who came out on race day… even if I didn’t get a chance to see you. With over 17,000 people, you could say it was a bit crowded downtown! ;)

So yes, it would be an understatement to say that “Casey’s Cancer Kickin’ Krewe” was a success! We reached our goal and then some. Thank you to everyone who participated and/or donated. We raised $14,340. If that’s not incredible enough, on 11/10/11, our anonymous donor matched the total amount raised in Memory of Natalie Hogan. I know… breathtaking and inspiring! My heart is smiling right now! After a few more donations that trickled in, our grand total is up to $28,830. UNBELIEVABLE!! I have to thank our team captain for such an amazing job... Thanks Elizabeth! I love ya girl!

Alright, my next infusion is this Wednes”BAY!” Come on… I couldn’t stop at “Toxic Tuesdays” and “Manic Mondays!” So along w/ my infusion I’ll meet w/ Dr. Patnaik to discuss the results of my PET scan last week. I’m SO excited, yet SO anxious! I don’t want to get my hopes up, but the “possibility” that we could see results after the first infusion is an incredible thought!