Tonight, I read an article about Monika Allen, a cancer survivor who ran a marathon wearing a tutu. “Self” Magazine used a picture of Allen and her friend to make fun of the tutus. I guess they didn’t do any research. The magazine didn’t mention that she ran the marathon while in the middle of her chemotherapy treatments.
No one said that Allen makes the tutu’s and donates the profits to Girls on the Run, http://www.girlsontherun.org/. Girls on the Run is an organization that helps girls gain self-confidence. Donations can be made at their website.
Personally, I love the tutu. I love the picture of Allen and her friend running in their superhero tutus. Allen is an inspiration. I admire her will to get out and run a marathon. Most of us would not want to get out of bed during chemotherapy. This lady ran a marathon, which requires an immense amount of endurance and strength.
“Self” issued an apology online. The apology was kind of lame and hollow. Maybe they can make a sizable donation to Girls on the Run to make up for being so callous.
I’m pretty sure that I’m going to buy a tutu. Maybe four or five.
Cheers to you Monika Allen!!
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