In Memory of 'Penny Mickey Edwards' (04.11.60 ~ 22.11.10)

So my 4th Major, my 25th Marathon and my 13th Marathon of the year is almost here...... my Feelings - excited and looking forward to Sundays 'Bank of America Chicago Marathon', it's going to be a blast!. This is one of those runs I've always dream't of doing, way back in the days when my Friend 'Penny Mickey Edwards' was around. I'd promised to go out to see her should I ever go out to run the Chicago Marathon,  sadly with her passing, that is something I will never be able to do. This run is very close to my heart, Penny will always be remembered every time the thought of 'Chicago' comes to mind. When I arrive, I guess I'll be a little sad knowing that she won't be there to greet me. But I do know that wherever she is, she is there in spirit, cheering me on. I'll think of her as I run through that finishing line.  

This Sunday, it will mainly be about Penny. Penny suffered tremendously but she battled through Cancer with courage and was a real winner in every sense of the word. She laughed, she smiled and was always positive. She had such a love for life and was always ready to offer you some friendly advice and support. When I told her back in May 2010 how a friends' husband of mine was going through Cancer, these were her very exact words; 'and prayers to your friends' husband - Lots of people beat cancer, he will probably be one of them'.

My aim is to enjoy Chicago. No 'Personal Best' in mind, as I have various Marathons lined up all throughout October. I'm just going out there to soak up the atmosphere, meet like minded people and to light a candle for dear Penny.

If you would like to make a donation towards 'MacMillan Cancer Support', my dedicated charity group for Chicago Marathon 2012, please feel free to use the below link. It's very easy and safe.

 

Link to DONATE :- MacMillan Cancer Support 

  For all those who've helped me along the way with sponsorship, you know who you are. Thank you all so much!

This will be my last blogging until I come back from Chicago............. Don't forget to tune in to your local TV channels on Sunday, as you may see me in a PINK T Shirt with 'Penny' written on the back. OH and I'm Running BIB # 26250! So if you see me, yell at the screen and throw something!

Click here to make a DONATION............

Penny you will never be forgotten!

(Click) Penny Quote : 'I'm thankful for my wonderful friends, beautiful family, for the beauty of nature and for Rock and Roll'

The T-Shirt for Chicago Marathon finally arrived on 7th Sept. 2012 - 'In Memory of Penny' 

My Fundraising Pack from MacMillan Cancer Support has finally arrived....

My Running Vest

I'm currently designing a T-Shirt to Run in Memory of Penny for the coming Chicago Marathon..  Here is the one I designed... (Hopefully it will be delivered in the next few days)!

Email from the Organisers regarding our Starting Waves - 15th August 2012

From: running@macmillan.org.uk
To: maychan8888@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:05:07 +0100
Subject: RE: Event registration confirmation

Hi May

Thanks for sending this information through. Amazing that you are taking on these challenges in memory of Penny. A fundraising and training pack was sent out to you yesterday which will include a running top and a fundraising pack which is filled with fundraising ideas!

Let me know if you have any questions,

Best wishes

Nicki Menin

Challenge Events Assistant

Macmillan Cancer Support

89 Albert Embankment

London   SE1 7UQ

T: 020 7840 4915

  

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