Mothers Day Classic

I'm sorry that you felt that way about the event - maybe you can pass your feedback on to the organisers - perhaps there is a better way to acknowledge those with the disease who participate as there are a great many who do.

Sadly however, many of us will die from this disease and that has to be forefront if we are going to continue to raise funds for research - we, those of us living with Advanced disease will die of this disease and without the research we will continue to do so.  I am all for celebrating survivorship but as someone living with advanced disease, we too often feel forgotten by the "pink ribbon" movement of 'moving on' after breast cancer. The pretty pink cannot silence the fact that this happens and I don't intend to be harsh but perhaps this is what you found confronting about the event.  Yes, many women will live without the disease, but for too many the disease returns and becomes incurable - sad but true.

I feel differently about the event.  I have done it for three years - first running 8km - a personal challenge and a good cause - I felt so empowered and committed to it becoming a yearly tradition.  Last year I had been diagnosed and was having chemo - I walked with my family and felt bouyed by the support.  This year, I again walked with my family and friends - I have advanced cancer now.  I found it very emotional - so many people out in the rain and it felt like they were supporting me.  I wore a tribute card for "Me! and my family, and for all women and families living with advanced breast cancer - living fully everyday, always hoping for a cure - never giving up!" 

I'm sorry you found it such a negative experience.  I like Amy have no desire to stand out from the crowd either - but I certainly filled in my tribute card and wore it proudly.