8th Annual Sarcoidosis Walk for a Cure Houstn Texas

Sarcoidosis Awareness month walk for a cure Houston Texas April 21, 2012


I was blessed with attending the 2012 Sarcoidosis Awareness “Walk for a Cure” in Houston Texas on 04/21/12 with Rosa & Cheyenne!! It was awesome! I didn’t think I was gonna make it because of a prior commitment the evening before, but God opened the way and I was able to be at the walk!!! I give Him all the Glory!!

The day was perfect, a bit chilly in the morning, but it just got better. JeNiece McCullough; Bernie Mac's daughter was at the event walking in memory of her father Bernie….Dr. Joseph Fontana, MD Pulmonary Critical Care-National Institutes of Health (NIH) Sarcoidosis Research & Clinical Trials, Bethesda Maryland attended again this year. As did folks from many areas of the United States. Rosa & Cheyenne walked for Susan Beard, their aunt that succumbed to the disease in 2008. I practically ran a mile of the 2 mile walk so I could get some great photos of the folks walking.

Jared Owens, son of Jaz Owens of Atlanta Georgia, came up with his own FUN awareness activity to honor his mother and other Sarcoidosis sufferers around the world. He set a World Record for wearing the MOST military/dog tags around his neck at one time to help raise awareness and funds for research! I think he made it; he was able to wear 150 of the dog tags around his neck!!! Awesome! It was an awesome morning of fun and fellowship. I’d like to think my “bud” Sue was with us in spirit!! Blessings to all and enjoy the photos….God bless everyone involved!! ☺ s

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