Inspirational Moments: We are not alone
Providence Regional Cancer SystemHello my name is Marissa and I am a chemotherapy infusion nurse at Providence Centralia Hospital’s out-patient infusion center in Lacey. I have been working there for a year and half and prior to that I worked on the Oncology unit at Providence St. Peter’s Hospital.
I recently got the opportunity to participate in the Susan G Komen 3 Day Walk for the Cure. The whole experience filled me with awe to see all the people there walking to support a loved one or who were there because they themselves were survivors, and humbled me at the thought of all the people that were there to help fight against this disease. There were 1,300 people that participated in the walk.
It was amazing to see the community that was created in such a short period of time, everyone supporting one another, encouraging those that they met to keep going and letting them know that they can do it. At the end of each day everyone would gather round the finish line to cheer on the last walkers coming in.
To see such a show of support for one another was a reminder of how we are not alone and we are a part of a something bigger than just ourselves.
Have you ever participated in a walk? We'd love to hear about it in the comments!
If you'd like to learn more about the Susan G. Komen 3-Day you can visit their website.
Reader Comments (1)
Wow - thanks for sharing your 3 Day inspirational walk, Marissa!