In memory of Dad -- Hugh Ashby

In Memory of Dad

Hugh Ashby

Nov. 2, 1921 — July 10, 2007

October 14, 2007, was the 15th Race for the Cure in Maryland. We learned of it in 1994, the second year, and since then my husband, Dick, and various other family and friends have participated.

Yesterday we celebrated my 15th year out and I created t-shirts for family. It was a tough race to walk this year, because Dad's death from BC hangs so heavy. But watching the participants of all ages and sizes, with stories of all kinds to tell, gives me and so many others hope.

My personal thanks to the thousands of people who participated yesterday in all capacities from directing traffic, handing out roses, signing up teams, collecting money, and just being there. All of you bring research closer to taking care of this cancer.