Team Logan - No one fights alone!
Portsmouth 5K 2017
Sun 9 Jul 2017
My motivation for this is my sister-in-law, my Nan, & a good family friend & his daughter.
Close the Door When You Leave I never asked you to visit … at least I don’t believe I did Maybe…I don’t know It’s so confusing At any rate, you’re a rude guest You take my energy, rob my sleep, and with a stick You swirl and distort my dreams All right, you are here — for now But understand There are two places that are forever off limits You may not tread on my spirit You may not occupy my soul I have heard of your visits to others I know the damage you leave in your path The wanton disregard for innocence, value, and what some would call fairness Also, I hear that laughter confuses you; that good foods make you feel bad, and That nothing causes you more distress than an autumn sunset, the forever blue of a summer sky, Or the unconditional radiance of a child’s smile Listen and understand You might pilfer my closets, empty all the drawers, and trash my house But there are two places forever off limits You may not tread on my spirit You may not occupy my soul Do not mistake my nausea, weakness, and pain as signs of your victory They are simply small dents in the armor I wear to fight you Instead, look deeply into my eyes They will once again remind you that there are two places forever off limits You must not… May not… Will not tread on my spirit You must not… May not… Will not occupy my soul Copyright © 2000 by Michael Hayes Samuelson Michael is a male breast cancer survivor & is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. Above is his poem to cancer, which I adore. He also has a truly inspirational daughter who was unfortunately diagnosed last year. Logan has shown amazing strength & determination to not let her diagnosis ruin her life. Unfortunately the cancer has shown up in her lungs, but I don't doubt she'll beat this as well. Finding out she is the same age as me & has two adorable sons has definitely given me the push to take part. Around the same time that Logan was diagnosed, my sister-in-law got the same news. Thankfully they caught Shelby's quickly & she has now got the all clear. She's been an inspiration as well, being determined to do whatever it takes to ensure she gets to see her son grow up. 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Every single pound you donate makes a difference to Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work, so please sponsor me now. Donating through this page is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with Cancer Research UK.
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