Abbey on the Road: Race For The Cure, Charlotte, NC Edition

Today I woke up at 5:30am to volunteer at Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Charlotte with the lovely Zetas from Winthrop University.

Volunteering at Race for the Cure is always a touching experience. A few months ago I had the opportunity to pass out roses to survivors at the finish line in Kansas City, today I had the chance to line the streets of the survivor parade and cheer for the women and men who have persevered and fought a hard battle and stand before us today as warriors.

Women and men of ALL ages strut their stuff in this parade and I love EVERY minute of it.

I even had the opportunity to see one of the current consultants' mom walk with her 13 year survivor sign.

One survivor that stood out to me the most was this young mother, who pushed the stroller of her child who had a sign that said "I stroll in honor of my mommy". This really put into perspective the importance of getting mammograms early on. It is such a humbling and powerful experience to see these men and women who have fought so hard and learn about their personal stories.

Days like today remind me why it is an honor to be a member of Zeta Tau Alpha.

Oh, and don't think I left that race without finding the mascots!! I straight up HUSTLED to get all four of these critters in the same picture. OH HAPPY DAY!! So much mascot love!