Hi All:

 

I just looked at the list of people who have signed up to walk and although I am thrilled we are the number 1 group, I am disappointed that only about 20 people are on our team and part of that number is Dr. Roe, staff and family members of "ours".

 

I figure Dr. Roe has done over 500 surgeries and obesity has affected all of OUR lives.  Recently I found out I have scoliosis (probably spelled wrong), the cartilage is worn out of my right hip and I have arthritis, I have to have surgery to remove the bone from my little toe and also have degeneration in my neck.  Add to that the fact that even though I've lost 300 lbs from my heaviest weight I still weigh 300 lbs. and hope to have surgery late this fall to remove the excess skin from my tummy and fix an incisional hernia that has really been bothering me lately.   I didn't say any of that to get anyone to feel sorry for me because I don't need or want pity.  Just a fact of life but having shared all of that I still have registered and with God's help and good Lord willing I WILL walk at LEAST the one mile walk even if it takes me all day.

 

Having said that I hope some of you who are in much better shape will register and help raise money and support the good Doc, Dawn and staff and ME.  I need all of the friends and support out there I can get that day.  I am always proud I am part of this group and hope that together we can blow away every other team not only in numbers of walkers but also in money raised.

 

I am glad Noah took the initiative to get this thing started and I know together we can make all of Baltimore take notice of our accomplishments.

 

Love y'all.

 

Kathy 

 

P.S.  Yes my husband will be walking with me and supporting me and...

 

P.S.2 - I know some of you won't be able to walk because of prior commitments, family obligations, etc and I understand that BUT you can sponsor me.  :o)  Or Dr. Roe, or the team in general.