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In communities across Canada, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation engages with an incredible support network of survivors, family, friends and neighbours affected by breast cancer.


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Running the first five kilometres
June 19, 2012
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I was approaching the 18-kilometre spirit hub of the Calgary Marathon half-marathon. Someone was holding up a sign that read: “You are an inspiration.”

I was overcome with such intense emotion that I had to cover my face and run whilst I cried the happiest and proudest tears. I was three kilometres from the finish line and reaching a goal I never thought I could attain.

How far I have come in the past nine months as a runner is something I owe completely to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.

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