It was hot and humid without any sort of breeze to give relief. The route weaved in and out of towns, and up and down steep hills throughout the greater Ann Arbor area for 30 miles. She rode completely by herself, for nearly 2 1/2 hours, after spending weeks raising over $2,000...because that's the kind of friend she is. Kyle is the kind of friend that would do anything she could to help you, to be there for you, to show you that she cares. She has been there for me in every way possible throughout this journey - from a simple call or text to say she was thinking of me, to spending hours creating the most thoughtful and meaningful gifts, to photographing such intimate and emotional moments like when I shaved my hair. And then she goes and does this...the 2nd Annual Susan G. Komen Ride For The Cure. It was a great event with a wonderful turn out of supporters in which $250,000 was raised to stay within the mid-Michigan chapter of the Susan G. Komen organization. We met a lot of wonderful people, including many survivors that were eager to share their success stories with me and offer hope and encouragement. I was interviewed on camera for a Komen promotional video, and it turned out to be a much more emotional experience for me than I ever imagined it would be. As my voice cracked and I got choked up while speaking, Kyle hugged me a little tighter and helped me get through it. She is just that type of person - the kind that will stand beside you, hold your hand, and help you get through anything, without looking for any recognition or attention for herself. Kyle did an amazing job and blazed through those 30 miles. Check out some of the images I captured from Saturday's event... Photo credit: Kyle Dorcey Kyle, I couldn't be more proud of you and grateful to have you as one of my very best friends. You completely touched me heart by doing this in my honor and I was so excited to be there to cheer you on! Thank you for your constant love and support - it means the world to me! I would also like to give a huge thank you to all of you that came out to our last 3 Day fundraiser on Friday night. We had a blast doing a Zumba workout and a relaxing yoga cool down. Thank you so much to my mom's co-worker Lori for giving us this great idea, and to her sister Maggie who taught a super fun and energetic class! Maggie, thank you so much for donating your time for our fundraiser - I had such a fun time. It felt so great to feel a little bit more like myself again and to workout with everyone - although I will admit that I have paid for it a bit since with fatigue and some soreness....but it was well worth it! Thanks to everyone that came and spent their Friday night with us for such a good cause. Sorry we missed some of you in our group shot. Well, I can't believe it but the Susan G. Komen 3 Day For A Cure is now upon us. I am so excited to have so many friends and family gather together this weekend to support me, support the Meghan Malley Rally team, and support this cause. It will mean so much to me to see so many of you there throughout the weekend. I truly cannot thank all of you enough for everything you have done to help make Team Meghan Malley Rally such a success - whether you have helped organize a fundraiser, donated your time or talents, come out to show your support, or donated online....it is all so very much appreciated! The 3 Day walk is more than a philanthropic event for me. It has given me something to look forward to, something to focus my energy on, and even more importantly, it has given me HOPE! I am so grateful to Brinley, Kara, Melanie, Amanda, Lindsay, Becca, Nancy, Stacy and Nikki for dedicating so much of your time and energy to this...as I have told you before, you will never truly know the depths of my gratitude. I hope to see many of you this weekend, especially at my mom's house on Sunday night. Please come by because I would love to give each of you that follow this blog and hold me in your prayers, a huge hug and heartfelt thanks in person. I truly don't know how I could do this without all of your love and support. Let the walking begin! xoxo, Meg
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ree
8/8/2011 03:37:38 pm
kyle is amazing a true blue.. u both look wonderful.. you are loved by many ..and many fighting for you ..luv u so much..xoxoxox
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Diane Daley
8/9/2011 03:07:01 am
What a wonderful friend who have as well as many many more.
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Clare Brigetta Beth
8/9/2011 04:34:52 am
M and M
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Don Hart
8/9/2011 08:18:42 am
Meghan,
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Amanda
8/9/2011 09:05:12 am
Yahoo! So excited for the walk!
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Meagan
8/9/2011 09:30:44 am
Way to go Kyle! That was a tough event...especially alone! (Meg, you forgot to add creating delicious cakes to Kyle's list of fantastic qualities :) I can't wait to see everyone this weekend...it will be great...
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Aunt Carol
8/9/2011 02:08:20 pm
What a month August has been for you! So many moments of anticipation, fun and amazingly, wonderful friends! So what if the days are followed by a bit of fatigue. You are spreading your love and energy out in so many different directions that it would exhaust the rest of us too!
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Ree
8/9/2011 02:13:22 pm
Looking over your blog ..truly this fight you have found yourself in....somehow is the most uplifting experience for everyone you touch..in some way..or another..heart breaking you have to endure this path you are on..and i am still trying to figure the why.. you have this path..but ..as soon as i figure it out i will be sure to tell you. one thing for sure is you are a warrior and are my hero..love you so very much. thinking of you and the man in pink.. xoxoxo
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Brinley
8/9/2011 05:08:19 pm
Nice work Kyle, that is SO awesome!!!! Meg, our bags are packed and I still can't believe the time has come! I cannot wait to walk for you!! See you tomorrow!!! YAY! xo
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Kyle
8/9/2011 11:27:40 pm
Wow! Meg, what a beautiful post. Thank you for such kind words-brought a few tears to my eyes thats for sure. I was happy and honored to ride for you last Saturday, your strength and courage is an inspiration to all, many people were able to witness it on Saturday in meeting you and speaking with you and I have to admit that I was so proud. Thank YOU for cheering me on and traveling to the rest stops, it was really great :) I am so thankful that camera guy decided to turn the camera off while I blew my nose! LOL
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Carolyn & Mark
8/10/2011 02:02:31 pm
Meghan,
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Meagan
8/11/2011 10:12:50 am
Oh that's right Kyle! I forgot it was your sister that made the cakes! You should've taken credit :) See you this weekend...and get your sister to make us a cake ;)
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Chelsea Dunlop
8/11/2011 01:11:18 pm
Congrats Kyle! What a great accomplishment, and such a very worth cause for an amazing and special friend!
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Future_Mom-in-law-Diane
8/12/2011 11:41:55 am
Glad the first day of the race for a cure appears to have been a winner already - we'll see you this weekend and keep you constantly in our thoughts and prayers!
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Aunt Carol
8/16/2011 11:15:21 am
I hope that you have found a moment or two to rest as this very busy, emotional & fun week comes to a close. We were so glad that we were able to join you in the hope filled celebrations all week-end. It was very evident that you are touching even more lives than ever guessed. The support & concern from all those walkers was amazing to witness.
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Colleen anthony
8/18/2011 04:31:46 am
Just heard the new Martina McBride music video on GMA, it sounded like it was sung for you and those that 'will love you through it". Keep fighting.
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Marty and Keely
8/18/2011 02:11:54 pm
It sounds like you have had a full busy, and emotional couple of weeks. I think about you alot and I hope that your chemo is still going well. I am always thinking about you and sending you strength love ans support for both you and Mike. It is so inspiring to hear all of your stories and you are so lucky to have friends who have been there for you since highschool. It is rare to see. You are all very lucky to have one another.
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