And I would walk sixty miles...

So, the commercials got to me.

I realized that this disease - cancer - has affected the lives of so many people who are close to me. It has affected me personally. I thought about how our lives would change if cancer was cured. And then I thought that thinking does nothing to bring anyone closer to a cure.

However, this can.

I am going to participate in the 2007 Twin Cities Breast Cancer Walk. Over the course of three days, I will walk sixty miles. It will be a great physical undertaking and I cannot wait to tackle the challenge. I want to walk to stand up for those who have been cut down by this disease. I want to walk to show support for those who are currently fighting cancer. I want to do this for those who will fight in the future. More importantly, I want to walk to show my support and love for those in my life who have been so deeply affected by breast cancer.

And, this is where you come in. I have pledged to raise $2,200.00 and I am asking for both your financial and emotional support to attain this goal. Any donation is greatly appreciated. You can click on the link below to take you directly to my personal fundraising webpage. Please send this to anyone you believe will be able to assist me in reaching this goal. I look forward to this challenge and to do something bold to fight breast cancer.

Thank you for your support.

http://www.the3day.org/twincities07/katiekopperud