Day 3--November 21

Every year, the 3 day walkers are escorted through the streets of San Diego by hot cops on bicycles. Officers fly down from San Jose just to keep us walkers safe. They are great, so much fun and so encouraging. We don't mind all the attention! Last year, my walking partner Kim and I came up with a plot to have a sign that read, "Pat me down, Officer, I have concealed weapons!" It took me three days but I finally got up the nerve to make the sign and hold it as I cheered.

I was a hit! Oh my goodness, those walkers LOVED the sign. And the cops did, too! I did not mind "taking one for the team". A pat down for the cause was well worth it!

I love how the officer on the right planned out this action shot. Hilarious!


Oh yeah, guys, bring it on!


I was so dangerous, the sergeant had to get involved. LOL!


Ut oh, full TSA pat down involved here!



Overall, I greatly enjoyed my experience as a cheerleader!

But even more so, I got a lot of feedback from the walkers at closing ceremonies that I was a great encouragement to them and that is what it is all about. Two of them even gave me their finisher roses. So sweet!



Kim was thrilled that I made the sign...and that I received such great responses to it! She is already planning a "Pat Me Down" cheerleading theme for next November. I can't wait to start training and fundraising for next year. My cheerleaders/walker stalkers are going to be a huge hit on the course!