We enjoyed Mexico's hospitality, and now we're back in the states spreading the joy of living south of the border!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer



In the states, walkers raise money for Breast Cancer. In mexico, every walker - women only - pays $200 pesos (approx. $15) to walk, and corporate sponsors provide our shirts, prizes, etc.
10,000 women, plus their babies, dogs, and a few sneaky husbands, either ran 10K or walked 5K in bright pink shirts. The main thoroughfare through the 2nd largest city on earth was shut down for the walk, and thousands of pink shirts were walking through the city all day, advertising the cause. There were also traveling mammography at the event, so that women could be checked.
Kay, walking with us, is an 11 year breast cancer survivor. Felicidades!

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