The Connecticut Children's Hospital Hosted it's third annual "Vie For The Kids" event featuring a 5K morning run/walk through the rolling hills of the Ethel Walker Woods in Simsbury. In addition there was a "Kids Fun Run" as well as other activities. All proceeds raised from the event will ensure that children and families will receive the very best in pediatric cancer services.
Logan, "Miss Ct.s Outstanding Teen" and myself were the first ones of our group to arrive. 8:30 A.M. on the dot, and WAS IT COLD! While we waited for things to begin we met some of the children, signed some pictures and got our schedule of events.
Before too long "Brass City's Outstanding Teen" Nicole Nemense and "Rocky Hill's Outstanding Teen" Andreanna Buchheri had joined us. Our first Event was the "Kids Fun Run" We went out on the field and hooped and hollered for them!! Andreanna actually went out there and helped one little guy make it to the end! That's what we were there for after all, just for them.
For the big 5K race we took our places at the finish line and cheered everyone on as they neared the end. We stayed right there till all 400 RACERS HAD CROSSED!! It only took the winner 17 minutes to do the 3.5 miles, while it took others over a half hour. But all crossed including "Kyle" a 10 year old boy who had his hip removed due to cancer. It was beyond awesome to see him coming toward us as we cheered louder and louder, and our eyes filled with tears.
At the end of the races there was a wonderful award ceremony. Medals and prizes of all sorts. Logan, Andreanna, Nicole and myself all took turns awarding the winners. I felt so honored to be asked.
It was a very uplifting day. I had no idea there would be so many Cancer Survivors there. To watch them and hear their stories is an experience I will not soon forget. Once again I am so proud to be an ambassador of Conn. Children's Medical Center.
No comments:
Post a Comment