Phoenix Heart Walk Awareness

February 26th, 2010
Tempe Beach Park

We went to Tempe Beach Park for Phoenix Heart Walk to raised awareness of CHD. We were up very early that morning since we did know how long will it takes for us to get to the place or what might the parking look like. But it wasn't so bad. Only 30 minutes to get there and parking were available.

The kids were very good through out the event. Gerald was very anxious to get out of his stroller and just want to run around, but it was quite a crowded area. So he was in the stroller most of the time just to make sure he won't wonder off. It would be bad! Kathlyn on the other hand she get want she wanted. She got carried by both parents.

 

The "walk" started at exactly 9am. We only did the 1 mile "stroke walk". My husband and I thought that we could do more than a mile walk, but we were happy to be part of the event.

Here we are, I was ahead of them because my daughter was behind my back and Ralph was keeping eye on her. We took pictures of each other with different cameras which I haven't get a chance to upload all the photos from my husband's camera.

Upon the finish line, there were people cheering up for all of us. I feel like I've done the best things for someone and most especially for my son. I was a good feeling. feeling of accomplishment and more hope for my son and other CHD patients.

He was happy to be up and running!

I don't what he was signing... it seems he was saying 'awe" looks like.

I made this sign that suppose to use during the event. But it was too big and no handle so I left it in the car...grrr

Next year I will make a whole lot smaller, and I will put a handle so that it will be easier to carry around.

Also, if anyone is looking for a support group in Phoenix please considered to join the Mended Little Heart Support Group.