Day 278 - Race for the Cure

Awoke to a spectacular day for a race - sunny and warm.  Headed to the Seattle Center and arrived at 7:00 AM to get things set up.  I nervously looked around as I pounded my 4' garden stakes into the ground with the hammer I brought. Wasn't really sure how the folks at the Seattle Center would feel about that. Staked my claim right where I told my team I'd be - south side of the International Fountain. Commandeered a bench and then headed out to get as many freebies as I could before the throngs arrived.  There's always good stuff to be had and this year was no exception.

The view from our team spot.

My awesome new Old Navy pink flip flops

Stylish new free keychain

The amazing sight ahead as we inched our way down Mercer Street

Half of Paige's Posse - Bethany Steirer, Anne Steindorf, Kathy Bulyca,
Pat Johnson, Chris Gentes, Nancy Simpson, Karol Pulliam and me

The Goldie family and the Coons family (Richard Snyder and the Gilbert family were already running)

Our littlest team member - Kayson Goldie

I'd give anything to have Paige walking by in this survivor's parade

There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you Paige.  I think Jackie summed it up best in her FB post when she said "Thank you Paige for inspiring me to get out of bed early on this beautiful day and walk 5K in honor of you. Love you always."  You impacted my life, and that of many others, in a profound way and I will continue to honor you as long as I am able.

Just so you know. . .next year, team shirts!