Things are picking up!

A blog is a great thing if you have something to say - something going on. This past few weeks have been lacking - so why bore you all as well!

Just thought I'd let you know I hadn't forgotten my committment to blog. Coming up in another week is the new season for Paterborough Laker's Lacrosse and I'll be there with bells on!

See you there! First game - Thurs. May 28th vs. Brooklin (8 p.m.) at the Memorial Centre!

http://www.peterboroughlakers.ca/

Peterborough YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Although the weather reports were a pointing to rain, we were blessed with fair skies and a breeze for the event.

The breeze played havoc with the registration tents and I hope that there weren't too many injuries when the tent took to the trees.

Originally, the organizers had thought they might have about 120 participants and thought that 150 pairs of shoes would suffice. To their great pleasure, there were over 200 registrants and this left the organizers seeking out additional footwear.

The men had a chance to do a bit of supportive networking before the event and a bit of stretching to help ensure that they got a safe send off.

Now picture this - over 200 men (most in high heels) walking down the center of town. What do you think the pace would be? I was (and am still amazed) at how well they walked - and how fast! (Now I was running along side with the TV camera - so I didn't get any still shots, but my friend Kerry Halme sent me these shots to share with you.)

I very seldom wear high heels, and seriously doubt I could have made that mile. These wonderful men walked at a pace that had me running just to keep up with them! Some company teams had a coach cheering them on and there was lots of support from the onlookers. I think the walk time from start to finish was something like a half hour - truly amazing.

The Holiday Inn hosted an after walk event to help them all recover and we left them eating and celebrating the end of a very successful event. It was hoped that the event would bring in at least $10,000. I just hear on the radio that the event raised over $50,000.

Congratulations to ALL of the dedicated volunteers, sponsors and participants of the event. You've all done yourselves proud.

Read more about the YWCA Crossroads Safe Haven Campaign here: http://www.ywcapeterborough.org/capital-campaign.html