Seymour Pink 5K offers hope, support to survivors

SEYMOUR - Many shades of pink were represented Saturday as more than 2,200 runners and walkers (and their supporters) garbed themselves in pink for the fourth annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink.

I was one of the more than 110 breast cancer survivors who participated.
I walked with members of our Circle of Friends support group from Griffin Hospital. 
We had a great time, walking and laughing and feeling encouraged by all those who turned out on a drizzly morning.

Hundreds of photos of the event have been posted on Facebook and I have a few to post here as well:

We were treated to a delicious breakfast and goodie bags. Much appreciated!

Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming addresses the crowd before the walk/run. 

Haynes' team members show their spirit with bright pink pom pons. 

Enthusiastic walkers showing off their pink-ness.

A throng of people waiting on River Street for the event to start.

One of my friends from the Circle of Friends, Mary, poses with her daughter.

A candid shot of members of the Circle of Friends waiting to start the walk. Pictured from left, Ellen, and our fabulous facilitators Joyce, center, and Donna.

A light-hearted message shared along the way.

Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller shows his support.