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Panerathon Clinical

I observed a lot of people coming together for a great cause and putting all differences

aside for one common cause. Personally, I noticed all different sorts of people coming together

and walking or running. This is not only symbolic to show how much Breast Cancer awareness

means to people. The Panerathon even had a special meaning for me. Not only has my family

been through many types of cancer through the years but actually running the race meant a lot to

me. It shows that you are willing to donate your time, money, and body for random people. After

knowing what these cancer survivors go through I know it’s the absolute least I can do to run

this.

The Panerathon is not only a great symbol for Breast cancer awareness but it also

promotes the health of these people and many others. Walking, running, or just physical activity

in general is great for all people. It gets the blood circulation moving better throughout the body,

promotes better oxygenation, and is better for the body overall. For me personally as I said in the

first paragraph this race meant a lot to me. In the last year and a half, I have lost right around 80

pounds. At the last panerathon’s and ones in years past I wouldn’t have been able to actually run

the race. However, this year I ran the 2-mile race and completed it in a time that I was extremely

happy about. I am now a healthier individual and I plan this race to just be one small

accomplishment in my fight to be a better person.

The Joni Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center is a fantastic resource for many people

in the surrounding area. The Breast Care Center ensures that patients receive the proper

education, treatments, and that they are financially stable. This helps women detect possible

breast cancer earlier which in turn will help them. If a woman does have breast cancer this

foundation lets them get out ahead of the issue earlier. Instead of having to wait to hear about a
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potentially life changing decision this foundation ensures that they know their issues earlier.

They also then help the women plan what to do and how they are going to pay for it. This

organization is a vital piece to the community where cancer grows more and more every single

year.

I learned that this is not just a race to some people. It means so much more than that and

the symbolism alone is amazing. For the survivors of breast cancer participating in the race and

completing it is a massive accomplishment and gives them something to look forward to. It

shows how much compassion and empathy people are capable of showing. It was a truly eye-

opening experience to see that many people come together for one cause together. Overall, I

absolutely enjoyed the race and can’t wait to participate again in the years to come.
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