Jenn

1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lives. I have co-workers and friends who have had this disease impact them personally and I know how devastating dealing with cancer can be. Last year I became a mommy and discovered what a bonding experience it is and how wonderful it was to be able to breast feed. When I heard about the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on the radio it made me think about those special moments as a mommy and I thought: I want all women who choose to become mommies late in life like I did to have the same opportunities I did. I believe that all people, men and women, can get behind me when I say, let's all do what we can to "save the boobies"!

Angela

I am walking for all of the people that are affected by this horrible disease. Fortunately, I have not had to deal with this disease in the past. However, in the last few months, one of our co-workers at FRII has been affected in multiple ways by breast cancer. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery to remove it. She had to go through testing and a biopsy for a lump herself. Just as she got the good news, that her tumor was benign, she found out that her mother's cancer had metastasized.

Alexis

Simply put, I am walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer because my mother is a woman, my three aunts are women, my best friend is a woman, my sister is a woman, my grandmother is a woman and because I am a woman. 1 in 8 woman are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lives, a frightening statistic, but one that doesn't seem to alarm enough people. I am walking to raise awareness, one of our best defenses. I am walking for the hope of survival and the chance that my steps may reach just one person and make them think I can do something too. It's not out of my hands.

Lacy

While I've never known anyone close to me to be diagnosed with breast cancer, I have been very personally affected by another kind of cancer. Three years ago, my father passed away from complications related to lung cancer. He was 66, and I was 26. Since then, I have been even more dedicated to doing whatever I can to benefit all kinds of cancer research. When I found out that the Rocky Mountain Avon Walk for Breast Cancer was to be held on June 28 and 29 - the 29th would have been my dad's 69th birthday - I knew I had to participate. I will be walking that weekend for the memory of my father, for those who I know who have been affected by breast cancer, and for anyone who has been diagnosed, will be diagnosed, knows or will know someone whose life will be changed by cancer.

Caitha

I am walking in the Avon Walk for Breat Cancer for some very personal reasons. My Grandmother, Lola Hymans, and my Uncle, Doyle Smith, both passed away from cancer last year. They passed away from different types of cancer but the impact of losing two wonderful family members has changed how I look at life. At the beginning of the year I cut off more then 12 inches of my hair and donated it to Locks of Love. The good feeling I received from my simple donation is still with me today! I have been looking for other opportunities to help others and have heard great things about the Avon walk. I know that my Grandmother and Uncle would be very proud of me for doing what I can to help others.