I'm A Survivor?

Tomorrow is race day! Team 'Hoos For A Cure has raised over $2000 for the fight against breast cancer. I am looking forward to tomorrow's race. Even though I've participated in the past, I know it will be a different experience this year. The pink shirt feels like more responsibility than I'm ready for. I put it on last night and felt like I shouldn't be wearing the "survivor" shirt. I'm just not quite ready for a label that heavy. I know some people think you become a survivor the day you are diagnosed, but I feel like there should be a level between the white "participant" shirt and the pink "survivor" shirt. Maybe a light pink "fighter" shirt. That would feel a little more comfortable for me right now. I don't know when I'll be comfortable with this new part of my identity.

I'll be sure to post pictures tomorrow night or Sunday morning. Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts and especially to those people who will with me tomorrow.