Welcome back to my hot mess of a fundraiser page!! It's sloppy, erratic and full of swears, but it's from my heart. It's where I keep Russ now, tucked away inside. I already love that you've come this far to read my words about this walk.

It's my second year at this and I still have a little (a lot of) anger, and I feel the need to settle the score with colon cancer. I can't do this without help. Lord knows I'm always asking for help.

As most of you now, it took my friend from me and left me a little broken two years ago. Many of you knew or knew of Russ. He was my guy; he made me happy. Russ supported me as my very best friend was dying; all while he was going through his treatment for colon cancer. That's who he was. It was never about him, nor did he want it to be about him. Russ should still be here, but he's not. I'd like to punch colon cancer in the face but that's not an option, so this is how I've decided deal with it. Walking 60 miles for Russ, raising money and awareness as I do it. My fight back. My fuck you to cancer!

Since my last walk, I've been told stories of families, friends and even strangers that have been diagnosed or lost their lives to colon cancer. I know my hurt is NOT the only hurt that exists, but it's mine. This shit is real. I don't know any other way to deal with this, so here I am asking for help from my people, AGAIN.

You can read on about the facts about colon cancer below, but I'll leave you with this... I adore every one of you!! All that have supported me after losing Russ. The last two years have internally sucked. I've wished for time to move fast just to get through it already, be in a better place, less sadness, but here I am... still stuck here in it. I didn't realize, with him went so much of me.

As for my friends… all your words, stories you've shared, the donations made and steps taken with me, remind me every day that Russ won't be forgotten.

This is for you Russ. I miss you madly. XOXO

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Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer. Only lung cancer kills more Americans each year than colon cancer, but it doesn't have to be that way. Regular, early screening is essential to catching this disease before it begins and in its earliest stages.

Survival rate is over 90% when caught in early stages.

By donating and sharing my page, you can directly help people that are impacted by colon cancer and help save lives.

Thank you for your support! We are stronger together.