Yeah yeah! Real men wear pink! I recalled this statement when I was still working in Manila from a friend. I was challenged to wear pink which I don't usually do. But since then I am ashamed to wear pink anymore.
But when you wear pink, it means a lot of things. From a website of gems, it says Pink is the color of universal love. Pink is a quiet color. Lovers of beauty favor pink. A pink carnation means "I will never forget you". Pink provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth and love, acceptance. Put some pink in your life when you want calm feelings, to neutralize disorder, relaxation, acceptance and contentment. (http://crystal-cure.com/pink.html)
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| I Can Serve Foundation |
But for most of us in the health and wellness community especially in the running sport, Pink may define a more personalized care for a family member or a friend who is a survivor or a victim of the dreaded cancer. Pink is usually associated with the month of October. October has been declared as the month for International Breast Cancer Awareness and it is at this time of the year when citizens of all walks of life come together to raise awareness for the disease.
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| Coach Boying pacing with KingBogdo Dindz |
Last year, good friend Boying Milan encouraged me to join the October Pink Run but it was just unfortunate that I can't due to schedule constraints. He ran with his race bib saying "I am running for *Rev. Villagante +". His sister's (Doc Tata) bib says "I am running for my own breasts". Those bib statements really made my day.
This year, I intended to run for the October Pink Run but since I wasn't able to register, I decided to bring Mikaela instead and be a PhotoBogdo for the day. Today's race was basically an Ungo Day! I can say that not just because Ungo's official color is Pink but because the Ungo Runners wanted to run and serve. Yes! We Run and we Serve!
Today's Pink Run is a testimony that everyone can help fight this dreaded disease by raising more awareness to the community. Runners all over the world unite as one to fight against cancer. But let’s not just end this with a run or merely wearing pink shirts. Let us continue each day to promote cancer awareness and pledge to help those who need our support.
Ungo Runners running pink and feeling the love...
Richelle and Axl | Wonder Colili and Doc King2x | Dindz and Micke
Richelle and Axl | Wonder Colili and Doc King2x | Dindz and Micke
This day is dedicated not just to my mom but also to those who died and survived because of this disease. May this day be an epitome of living a great life.
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| Ungo Runners willing to Serve |
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| Jump for Life! |
Kudos to all Ungo Runners! We shall continue to shine!
*My mother, the late Rev. Sally Villagante passed away last March 11, 2008 due to complications brought about by the dreaded breast cancer. She was a dear mom and we missed her so much till this day.
