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Weekly Winners (Jan. 24 – 30)

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This is the first time my Weekly Winners post comes all from the same day. However, it was a very special day. It was Stride & Ride.

My excitement for the day was trumped by this overwhelming hope and joy of the event. As we made the walk around Cowboys Stadium, I was amazed at how all of us there had gathered to celebrate MDA’s strides towards a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. We were all gathered together with one common purpose. There was old and young there. There were people of every race. There teams walked with their friend or family member who have Muscular Dystrophy. There were those walking in memory of a loved one.

The excitement that buzzed in the air trumped the fact we were at the new Cowboys Stadium — a sight in and of itself to experience. And at the end of the day, over $500,000 were raised for MDA (the group with the most raised was a high school team!) and there was this wonderful reminder to everyone there: You are not alone.

Amazing. I am SO GLAD I got to be there… Thank you Scott, Dana, Cody and Jeni for having me there. Go Maynard’s Gang!

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We were at Cowboys Stadium
We were at Cowboy's Stadium
Boy Scouts on hand to present the colors
Boy Scouts on hand to present the colors
We had people cheering us along the way around the stadium
We had people cheering us along the way around the stadium
Me and my big brother -- I didnt expect this to come out because we were literally walking at the same time I took this. Much to my surprise, this is one of the best pics of the day!
Me and my big brother -- I didn't expect this to come out because we were literally walking at the same time I took this. Much to my surprise, this is one of the best pics of the day!
Carrie and I have been taking pictures like this since junior high school. Only, I think this is the first time one of us had backup singers.
Carrie and I have been taking pictures like this since junior high school. Only, I think this is the first time one of us had backup singers.
Maynards Gang striding and riding. My niece and nephew brought friends along, and they took a turn pushing my nephew along.
Maynard's Gang striding and riding. My niece and nephew brought friends along, and they took a turn pushing my nephew along.
There are Tvs all over the stadium! Our teams cruising along, checking out the screens.
There are Tvs all over the stadium! Our teams cruising along, checking out the screens.
Our fearless leader!
Our fearless leader!
I can officially say Ive been on the Jumbotron at Cowboys Stadium. TAKE THAT! I RULE! COOLEST THING EVAH!
I can officially say I've been on the Jumbotron at Cowboys Stadium. TAKE THAT! I RULE! COOLEST THING EVAH!
I think these arches in the stadiums architechure are the best part of it.
I think these arches in the stadium's architechure are the best part of it.
Cowboys Stadium
Cowboys Stadium
We all went to this awesome barbecue restaurant after the walk. This was part of the buildings charm. SO NEAT!!
We all went to this awesome barbecue restaurant after the walk. This was part of the building's charm. SO NEAT!!

All of my photos on Flickr.

14 thoughts on “Weekly Winners (Jan. 24 – 30)”

    1. I was AMAZED by the turn out!! So heartwarming to see it, too. I’m SO happy with the pics of me with my brother! Definite keepsakes.

      thanks so much!

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