A Weekend of Hope

Just a few thoughts after a very inspiring weekend…

Congratulations to all who ran, walked, wheeled or just cheered from the sidelines at Saturday's Komen Race For The Cure!!! Also, thanks to those who watched Channel 9's race day coverage.

The apostle Paul wrote "...affliction produces endurance, and endurance proven character, and proven character hope, and hope does not disappoint..." The Race For the Cure did not disappoint.

You can't imagine what it was like looking out from the stage at nearly 45,000 people on the Mall -full of hope. And leading us all, the 3,000 survivors in the Parade of Pink, symbols of hope, all determined to make a difference and find a cure for breast cancer now!

For the first time in a few years, the weather didn't disappoint. No dodging rain drops. Thanks Kim, Topper, Tony & Howard!

I truly appreciate hearing from survivors who stopped me to say the Buddy Check 9 message of Early Detection saved their lives. Knowing that Buddy Check 9 has prompted you to act, to take charge of your own health, means so much to me and Buddy Check 9 Producer Stephanie Wilson.

Now, help us spread the word. Be a Buddy to your family, friends and co-workers. Go to the Buddy Check 9 home page and share our Survivor Stories with your Buddies. We also have links to important breast cancer resource sites under the "Info To Go" section.

Until we find the cure, count on 9NEWS NOW being your Buddy. My Channel 9 colleagues and I look forward to seeing even more of you next year at the 19th Annual Komen Race For The Cure. Save the date NOW for Saturday, June 7, 2008.

I wish you a restful Summer and good health.