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Pink was the color of the day today in St. Louis. Pink was the color of hope; the color of strength; the color of courage. On this day, pink descended in a wave and lifted us all in the tide of the indomitable human spirit because today tens of thousands of people joined together to honor a promise made 25 years ago.

Today, 3700 breast cancer survivors were joined by innumerable supporters for the annual Race For The Cure. Each and every woman, man, and child who showed up and lent their support on this hot, hazy Midwestern day had a smile on their face, love in their hearts, and words of hope voiced by their lips. Each and every one turned the fountains, streets, parks, and buildings of this city pink. There are not words that can express the soulful, perfect beauty of their endeavor as they celebrated each survivor and mourned each woman tragically felled by a disease they fervently hope will someday be stamped out.

37oo survivors; as numerous as the tears beading my lashes as I type. 3700 women, each placed in an extraordinary situation, each asking for something that comes so naturally to the rest of us: to be here in the morning to watch the sun dawn on a new day.

Nancy Brinker made a promise when she lost her sister, Susan. Honor that promise.