That Komen Connection

One of the true privileges of working at 9NEWS NOW is each year on one Saturday in June, I get to witness something truly amazing. Everyone at the station comes together on one day to either work on our broadcast, or walk and run in the Komen Race for the Cure.Every year we get to see the same familiar faces - the faces of the courageous... the men and women battling breast cancer.

We also get to know their families. Families that provide the support and strength in those quiet moments when they are truly challenged and asking why me? So, we see husbands and wives. We see the children. We also see the face of an entire community. Washington is the Nation's Capital - an important city in the world scheme.

On this one day, however, it takes on all the characteristics of a small town. People come together from everywhere, and exchange hugs and smiles and words of encouragement. People that may only see each other once a year, come together and act like family. It's a special time indeed and one that makes me proud to be a member of this community, and a member of the 9NEWS NOW family.