Our family has been lucky
enough to take part in the amazing “Trek For A Cure”.
THE
TREK has become so much more then hiking in the incredibly strikingly beautiful Sierra Nevada. It has become more than a personal cause, a great cause, an important cause.
THE TREK has become a
place where people are pushed out of their comfort zone, mentally, emotionally
and physically only to find out what they are capable of and to feel a great
sense of accomplishment. THE TREK is somewhere where hikers hike up
mountains, across rivers, up switch backs and over passes and look back with
disbelieve of the physical challenge they just overcame. THE TREK is where
parents are challenged to say good bye to their young children for a few days
and come back to discover that they are missed and loved and that their great
kids have been empowered by these few days of separation. THE TREK is
where spouses, grandparents and friends take a load that is bigger than usual
and find out how much they are capable of and how important they are in their
families lives. THE TREK is where people venture and ask others to support this
cause financially and hear a yes. THE TREK is where kids at family camp
were challenged to live for a couple of days without their bed, TV and toys and
discovered how playing with friends in nature is just the best thing ever.
THE
TREK has become a community. So many
wonderful people that became Annette and Marc’s community and now our
community, people who have found a way to be part of this journey and support
Annette and her cause so many different ways. You could see little
communities on the trail- making decisions together, carrying each other's loads,
sharing a snack and waiting for each other. You could find hikers get together to plan, share camping
and backpacking gear, meal ideas and rides. You could see little
communities getting together to organize a garage sale, preparing for the
concert and auction, showing up for gear night, and just offering encouraging
words. THE TREK community has grown and
has reached so far - with trek participants and supporters flying in from Illinois, Tennessee
and Canada.
THE TREK is a place to
become inspired. Annette and Marc have been asking us for our support,
but in reality, whoever took part in the trek has felt supported by them in
more than one way. Everything they have done for the trek has been
mindful, meaningful and full of grace.
Annette
and Marc have been a great inspiration for all of us.
Thank
you for making us making us part of this journey!
The Schwarz Family
Andrew, Ronit, Gali and Oren
Segment 3 taking off: Andrew, Victor, Rich, Shannon, DeKristie, Marc and Annette.
Segment 5: Wrapping it up! Annette, Elisabeth and Michelle.
Taking a breather on Segment 5: Ronit and Annette.
Family Camp Fairies
Love at first camp...
Little Trek For A Cure
Annette and segment 6 team- good luck on the last few days of the trek!
And....HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNETTE AND MARC!
