I have two friends who have organized teams for the Run for the Cure this weekend. As far as I know, they haven’t met each other before, but they have a lot in common. First, they are smart, strong, beautiful women. Second they were both diagnosed with breast cancer at a stupidly early age. I would like to introduce all of you to them, and also to introduce them to each other if they have not already met.

Laurie, meet Melanie; Melanie, this is Laurie.
Everyone, please meet Laurie and Melanie.

Laurie also writes one of my favourite blogs here.

If I were running this weekend, I would want to be on both of their teams.

Laurie’s No Pink for Profit will be participating for the second time together, and last year I was honoured to run with them.

Melanie has put together Twin Peaks (ha!) for the first year.

Please consider donating this weekend.

Thank you.

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Update: Laurie is in today’s Ottawa Citizen, being wonderful! Please check out http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Pink+fatigue/5486390/story.html