
27 May Head for the Cure
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Grey is the color for brain cancer, so May is the month that we ‘Go Grey‘ for awareness. Last year I shared a lot of details and facts about brain cancer, also admitting that the only reason I knew May was significant for brain cancer was because of Kai’s story.
We have been so thankful for the Head for the Cure organization whose mission is to raise awareness and funding to inspire hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters, while celebrating their courage, spirit and energy.
HFTC has 5K races in 16 different cities. In 2014, these races and the organization raised $1.6 million with 15,000 runners/walkers participating in the races. Team Kai participated in 5 of those including North Texas, Central Texas, Houston, Tulsa, and Chicago.
Central Texas Head for the Cure
Earlier in March, Colby and I headed down to Austin for the Central Texas race. Since Austin is where Kai is from, there is always a big turnout. We are so thankful so many people who donate money or sacrifice their morning to come race to remember Kai as well as bring awareness and raise funds.
I decided to see how fast I could run for Kai and PR’ed at 25:37 getting 1st place in my division. There aren’t many reasons to ever try and run that fast, except for my nephew. We miss him more than words can say, but thankful for days like these where we get to run in his memory.
North Texas Head for the Cure
The day we left for Costa Rica, we participated in the North Texas 5K. I had several friends come out for the race, my parents were there, and my brother and SIL came up from Austin to participate as well. $124K was raised from this event and there was a great turnout despite the humid/rainy weather!
Thank you to everyone who has participated and/or donated! Please share Kai’s story and help educate others on the facts of brain tumors. Today when you read this 40 people will pass away from brain cancer. By raising funds and awareness the hope is to bring this number down to 0! If you have any interest in participating in a future race, you can check out details here.
Rebecca Jo
Posted at 08:36h, 27 MayLove all the support the race brings. Doing a race for a cause so dear to your heart makes all the difference jn the heart you put into it….. great job on keeping Kai’s story still alive.
Amanda Marie
Posted at 08:57h, 27 MayThat is so awesome of you to join a race and help support Brain Tumor awareness! Looks like ya’ll had a lot of fun and received a lot of support from the community! Great post, thanks for sharing!
Kim Adams Morgan
Posted at 09:46h, 27 MayThese are great photos for such an amazing cause. Just sent it forward to raise awareness. Congrats on the win. Love is the ultimate motivator.
Romina B
Posted at 09:52h, 27 MayThis was a good post! Clean layout and nice pictures. And, you guys did this for a good cause as well.
I’m glad I found you through facebook groups. Feel free to check out and comment on my blog as well. Keep posting!
-Romina @ http://www.dietyogaenergy.com
lisa
Posted at 13:25h, 27 MayAustin has so many great races for great causes. I am so happy that you were able to race in the humid/rainy weather for such a great cause. Keep going.
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom
Posted at 14:16h, 27 MayCongrats on the run my friend! I love that you were able to run and I’m so proud of you. Thank you for sharing this important cause and message.
Blessings.
xoxo
ellesees.blogspot.com
Posted at 08:05h, 28 Mayi had no idea about this and the campaign, so thank you for bringing that to our attention. congrats on this run!!
Biana @Blovedboston
Posted at 10:03h, 28 MayWhat an amazing cause to support! Thank you for sharing Kai’s story! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Cheryl Smith
Posted at 22:41h, 28 MayAwww…bless his little heart. I still think of him and all he and your family went through, and all of you are still a part of my regular prayers. God’s grace has surely sustained you through some very anguished times, and it is such a blessing that you can run in his memory. Heaven smiles down upon you, my friend. 🙂
Heather @ The Nerdy Fox
Posted at 16:12h, 29 MayI love seeing races for such important causes. Thank you for sharing Kai’s story and raising awareness.
Laura @ Making Baby Provence
Posted at 13:31h, 03 JuneI love your heart!