I am committing to my fifth Komen 3-Day because my heart carries the weight-and the love-of someone who means everything to me: my mom. She is fighting stage 4 metastatic breast cancer with a strength that humbles me every single day. Watching her face each challenge with courage, grace, and unwavering determination has changed me. It's made me realize how precious every moment is, how powerful hope can be, and how deeply love can anchor us in the hardest times.

I walk to honor her fight. I walk to show her that she is never, ever alone. And I walk in the hope that one day, no family will have to face what ours is facing now. With every step, I carry her spirit, her resilience, and the immeasurable impact she has had on my life. She is my reason, my inspiration, and my heart, and this walk is one small way I can fight alongside her.

3 days.

60 miles.

Not as hard as breast cancer.

Not as hard as saying goodbye.