What a cool and meaningful event!! Collectively Chad and I raised $380 and the entire Brickhouse team raised nearly $18,000. With $80 paying for 1 mammogram, that's a lot of mammograms! The founder told a great story about how her friend was denied a mammogram due to being a youthful 26, so she and her friends did Grace to raise funds for her to pay for her treatment. There were also survivors present, which was quite powerful as they gift them with a pink bra necklace symbolizing them getting their bras back. Chad's (and now my) Aunt Karen is a Breast Cancer Survivor, so we did this for her and every other person who has been and will be affected by this horrible disease. The hope is to help those with early screenings to SAVE LIVES.
There were two competitive heats for those contending for the medal stand followed by 5 heats of those to give it a try "for fun." Both Chad and I beat our first and only attempt we had performed at the RAC a week before - Chad RX'd at 135# at 3:11 and I lifted 65# for #3:23 (or was it 3:21). I'd love to try it at a heavier weight - I know I could do it - but I was erring on the side of caution as I have had my share of shoulder issues in the past. I was also going for speed! We do plan on doing GRACE periodically to measure how we are progressing, however, nothing improves your time more than adrenaline and the support from others cheering you on!! It was a great atmosphere!
We were very glad to have been part of this event and hope to participate in many years to come!!
SAVE THE TATAS!!
