More photos from the past few days...

How it Began

Here are some pictures from the morning that the Journey of Hope for Hg charity walk began this past Sunday, on June 24, 2007. Here are the brave and courageous Women that started the walk and set in motion a dream that my Sister has had since her terrifying hardship in suffering from this illness.

They are walking to bring awareness to the many members of the medical community that may not recognize Hyperemesis Gravidarum as a legitimate illness/disease, they are walking to bring hope to the many Women and Families that have suffered and are currently suffering hardships from this illness/disease, and they are walking to raise donations to help increase the amount of study and research alloted to better understanding this illness/disease in hopes of someday finding ways to help ease the suffering it causes...and maybe even someday, a cure.

Janis (left), Melissa (middle), and Crystal (right)

Getting ready to head out...photo op! :)

Getting ready at the starting line.

And they are off!!

I have just recieved word that they have made it to Burlington and will be taking the night off to help ease some painful feet, hips, legs, and tendons. All in all, they are all doing well and made it through the extreme heat that we've had here in Southern Ontario this week. They will be finishing the remainder of the walk along Lake Ontario, so I'm sure they will be taking advantage of that with many quick dips into the lake to help keep them cool.

More updates to come soon! :)

And the Journey is underway...

Hi Everyone, Amber here, just giving everyone an update.

The journey started this past Sunday morning in London, Ontario, where the team was greeted by the media to officially start of the walk/run. The sun was shining, spirits were high, and the momentum of the team was charismatic.

Janis, Melissa, and Crystal started out early in the morning and made it 40 kms on their first day. Pictures to come soon. :)

During one of the hottest weeks we've seen here in Ontario this year, these Women are really pushing themselves through some extreme heat. I am in awe of them. They are being smart and starting out early, breaking during the hottest hours and heading back out in the later parts of the day.

And I am thrilled to report that by this morning, they have made it half way!!! That is amazing to me! They still have three more days after today to keep walking and I'm very confident that they will make it. My Dad joined them this morning and he's looking forward to finishing the walk with them.

My Mom has been circling around them keeping fresh food and refreshments available to keep them healthy and hydrated and offering any support they need, so a special thanks goes out to my Mom and Dad for their support!! They wouldn't get through without them, that is for sure.

More to come soon!!! :)