If you live in the CSRA area you probably already know about the Miracle Mile or, like me just found out about it last year.

"University Health Care Foundation, the fundraising arm of University Health Care System, is preparing for the 11th Annual Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011.

All proceeds from this event benefit University Health Care System's Breast Health Center, the only nationally accredited Breast Center in the region, and its Mobile Mamography Unit.

Because of the tremendous support we have received through the years our event has experienced tremendous growth – from 50 walkers and net proceeds of $3,000 in 1990 to 5,000 walkers, more than 200 breast cancer survivors and net proceeds of more than $175,000 in 2010. The Miracle Mile Walk continues to raise the awareness of breast cancer in our community.

The Mobile Mammography Unit began its service in December 2002 and has provided more than 30,000 mammograms and detected 101 breast cancers to date. A large number of these mammograms are provided free to under-served women and are a vital tool in the early detection and fight against breast cancer.

If you wish to schedule the mobile for a visit at your place of business, please call Pam Anderson, RN, Program Coordinator for the Breast Health Center at 706/774-4141"

I (Charlotte), the receptionist at Gerald Jones Volvo Subaru, plan to walk for my Grandmother (RIP) and my Aunt (survivor). I have others joining my team and then those who are donating. Would you like to donate? I have a jar at my desk asking for donations or you can always go to my website: http://tinyurl.com/3wccbwy