"I Run for Life"

Life takes us into unexpected twist and turns sometimes…

“What we thought is the hardest thing could easily turn out to be one most rewarding experience of a lifetime.” - Anonymous

“I Run For Life” is a song they played when we were doing a fund raising for the Calgary Breast Cancer Society. I’ve heard a lot of sappy songs before but this one really hit home. It is an inspiring song to women everywhere who are struggling with the breast cancer disease.

I Run For Life
By: Melissa Etheridge

It's been years since they told her about it

The darkness her body possessed

And the scars are still there in the mirror

Everyday that she gets herself dressed

Though the pain is miles and miles behind her

And the fear is now a docile beast

If you ask her why she is still running

She'll tell you it makes her complete

[Chorus:]

I run for hope

I run to feel

I run for the truth

For all that is real

I run for your mother your sister your wife

I run for you and me my friend I run for life

It's a blur since they told me about it

How the darkness had taken its toll

And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body

But they will never get a piece of my soul

And now I'm still learning the lesson T

o awake when I hear the call

And if you ask me why I am still running

I'll tell you I run for us all

[Chorus]

And someday if they tell you about it

If the darkness knocks on your door

Remember her remember me

We will be running as we have before

Running for answers

Running for more

I would like to congratulate all the people who continually show support to the organization, all the crews, and my co-volunteers who run for the “Weekend for Breast Cancer” on August (this is a long overdue greetings). Also thanks to all the women (or maybe some men) who donated their used bra for a good cost. If you haven’t, then please do so.
But most of all I would like to thank all the victims of the disease who shared their inspiring stories. I salute you guys for facing such challenge with courage and dignity. You guys are truly a symbol of bravery. Never forget - YOU are NOT alone!