Cheering Stations – We left the first pit stop and the skies were clear and the sun was out. People in passing cars honked and waved as if they just saw the Pope drive by. Drivers stopped at the stop lights watched in amazement as hundreds of people walked by. As we approached the first cheering station of the weekend, we heard the cheers well before we arrived. People were lined up on both sides of the sidewalk for blocks, clapping, cheering and holding signs with creative messages supporting the walkers they knew. As we walked by, I was overwhelmed with all the cheers to the point that tears formed - “Thank you for walking for my mom”, “Great Job Walkers”, “We are proud of you”. Outside of the cheering stations, there were random cheering stations set up along the way. We passed by small groups of people standing on street corners, sitting in lawn chairs, holding handmade signs, holding bowls of candy and handing out popsicles. Many had noisemakers and costumes. These people helped us get through miles and miles of road! We looked forward to seeing the cheering stations and random supporters – it helped us continue on.
See photos and read more about Day 1; Pit Stops, Cheering Stations and Cowboy Mike: http://www.hbphotomn.com/2013/05/breast-cancer-3-day-2007-day-one-pit.html
