Melissa Slater

Why I Walk: For My Sister, My Hero

This year, I’m walking to raise money for a cause that’s deeply personal to me. Breast cancer is no longer just a word I hear in the news — it’s something my family has faced head-on. My sister has bravely battled this disease, and watching her go through that fight is something I’ll never forget.

I walk for the moments I couldn’t be there — the doctor visits, the endless tests, the needles, the chemo, the radiation. I walk for the quiet strength she showed when the rest of us didn’t know what to say. I walk for every prayer whispered, every tear shed, every small victory along the way.

Most of all, I walk for her — the strongest, most courageous person I know. Her resilience is what inspires me every day, and this walk is my way of honoring her journey and standing beside her in the way I wish I could have at every step.

I love you. And this walk is for you.