A Thank You From Brother Paul, and a New Record!
"Life isn't just about darkness or light, rather it's about finding light within the darkness."
- Landon Parham
Hi, everyone –
It’s been two weeks since I completed my 18th MS Challenge Walk and I wanted to make sure I thanked you all one more time.
I thought the
quote above was fitting for this year’s event theme. It’s been such a
crazy year to say the least, challenging us all in so many ways. And yet,
despite all the angst, it is kindness, generosity and community that always
prevail and lead us through the darkness.
I went into
this event concerned not only about the fundraising task ahead of me but also
the fifty miles of walking alone. Day two is especially hard as the miles
begin to pile up and the feet and legs start to fight back a bit. In past
years, I had Anne with me to tell her funny stories as well as our fellow Cape
warriors to cheer us on.
Well, this year
those concerns faded quickly as you once again answered the call. Walking
alone was never a problem as I had plenty of company along the way. My
family and friends really stepped up (literally!) all weekend which made the
miles go by so much quicker and easier. The signs that were made, lunches
shared and cheers of family and friends along the way also made this year’s
event extra special.
As far as
fundraising goes, what more can I say? We raised more together this year
than ever before as the final total reached just over $8,400!!
You are simply amazing!
On our Saturday
night virtual MS Walk call, a chief medical researcher told us that they have
made more strides to combat MS in the past three years than in the past thirty
combined. And that is because of all of you and your incredible
generosity.
You are that
light that continues to shine brightly in the darkness. You are that
beacon of hope that will lead us to that cure.
For supporting
me and, more importantly, my sister Anne, I cannot thank you enough.
- Paul
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