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! :)