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I dedicate a mile to my parents, Maria and Juan Minaya, for always being there for me no matter what.

I dedicate a mile to my father and mother Mario and Mary Espana. They inspire me to believe in myself and to work hard and succeed in life.

My grandfather who has cancer.

For Emily Keenan. I will not litter on 4/27/12.

I dedicate this to my grandma, pop pop, my uncle and my dad.

To my grandpa who has prostate cancer.

to my mother, father, and stepdad because they all individually need some sort of support.

Mary Claire Faver This lady has demonstrated unbelievable strength and faith while she cares for her sick husband. She has been an inspiration to me in my faith walk and difficulties.

My list of dedications might be a bit long, but each one is too important not to include. First and foremost I would like to dedicate my deep thanks to my mom for every sacrifice she made so I could be here today. From giving me a wonderful education, a deep sense of faith and, showing me the best examples of a compassionate heart. She was there for every step, from the best moments to the darkest. This dedication is to her. My next dedication is to my wonderful brothers who I know I can call any time for anything, big or small, and they will be there even if it is just to talk. They are three great guys!! My next dedication is to my loving children and husband who make my days more joyful and happier than I could have ever dreamed. To grandma and grandpa Boyce, your presence and spirit is with me always even though you have been gone for so long.To my Special Olympic swim team athletes and my coaching staff, you inspire me everyday to enjoy every moment we are given. Lastly, to the doctors and surgeons who have helped me fight the disease of endometriosis for so many years and given me back a much better quality of life than I had when the disease started. I owe you my life and my deepest thanks for never giving up the hope I would once again be well.

I dedicate a mile to my grandmother who is battling Alzheimer's Disease.

To the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting.

I would like to dedicate this to Lindsey, my beautiful daughter on her 28th birthday. She continues to inspire me with her strength and love.

to Nicole Pisani Frame who inspires me everyday!

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I would like to make a dedication to my mom and grandmother that gave me so much and I seldom see since I left El Salvador 9 years ago. I miss you so much!

To my mom for everything she has done for me.

For my neighbor.

To my aunt who is fighting breast cancer.

To listen to and offer advice to anyone who may need it.

I dedicate a mile to Estelle Duran (my grandmother). She died of cancer in July.

I'd like to dedicate the mile to my mother Eva Segal, because she influenced me to be the kind of person I am, because I learned from her how to be good to others and help them when they needed help.

My dedication is for my mom, Folly Battalico, who is a 1 year breast cancer survivor and the most inspirational influence in my life. Love you Mom!

To my mother who has been gone for over 23 years and my father who passed away three years ago. On the jewish new year I light candles in their memory and spend a day fasting in their memory. This year I will also take a "grateful walk" recalling their love and being grateful for the time we had together

I dedicate this mile to my parents. I will make more of an effort to call them when I am away at school.

Please walk a mile for Paul Spina, my father, who has been there for me all my life.

I want to dedicate this mile to my grandma, because she buys things even if they are expensive for me and she cares for me.

Please walk a mile for Lorraine Brenner, she is recovering from pancreatic cancer and I'm so proud of her strength.

To my grandpa, Vernon Morris because he has cancer and is very sick. How

I dedicate a mile to Karen Choray, my aunt, who passed away from cancer.

Please walk a mile for my grand mom because she means everything to me.

For my Aunt who died of cancer. I will do extra chores.

For my great grandmother's health.

Please walk a mile for my dad.

I dedicate a mile to my family and friends.

Please walk a mile for my grandpa who passed away 2 years ago. I will support fellow resident assistants at their events.

I dedicate this to my grandparents who passed away and I loved him so much.

I dedicate a mile for my brother Michael.

My dedication is to my Pop-Pop who died 11 years ago from Bladder Cancer. He was my best friend and biggest supporter. He was always there to listen and was ready to give a hug whenever it was needed.

I dedicate this for my mom.

I dedicate a mile to my dad because my relationship with him is getting better.

I dedicate a mile to Rachel. She changed my mind about people.

This is for my grandmother who is 94. I hope she stays healthy and alive for many years.

To all the less fortunate children who will be without families, friends or gifts this holiday season.

Please walk a mile for "Babz" Bunt Kasa. She has been a friend for almsot 50 years and was there for me emotionally and literally when I needed a roof over my head...her empathy and advice got me through. Besides, her laughter is contagious ! Luv Ya' !!! I practice the pay-it-forward philosophy when dealing with my tenants. I treat them with respect and compassion. When they have issues, I respond immediately and do the right thing. I promise to continue doing just that.

For my mom, Rose Hostomsky.

Please walk a mile for Tyler, my friend who is going into the Army. I am becoming president of a club at school. I won't just provide strong leadership for these students, but I will also help create a close-knit family.

I want to dedicate a mile to Teddy, my husband, who always has others interests at heart. He manages to make everyone around him laugh, especially in difficult times, and he is just an all around good person. In honor of him, I will practice one random act of kindness each day towards him and others around me.

Someone with cancer.

Please walk a mile for Alexandra Santana, my aunt who is a 2 time breast cancer survivor. I will make Saturday "Be Kind to Everyone Day!"

My dedication goes to my best-friend Sachi Desse. She has truly inspired me to appreciate the things that i have and to recognize the good in the world.

I dedicate a mile to my mother.

For my late aunt who passed away.

I dedicate my mile to you and jesse for the great job you are doing. I believe you can change the world.

To my mom, she does so much for me.

I would like to dedicate this mile to my precious almost 3 year old daughter, Mia Beth. Mia has already overcome great obstacles in her young life. She is my greatest teacher and my inspiration. She is truly my most cherished blessing, and touches the hearts of everyone who meets her. Though there are more challenges ahead of her, I know with her incredibly strong spirit and her big toothy smile, she will get through them beautifully. This one is for you Diki!!!

I dedicate this to my grandma. She died from cancer.

I dedicate to my aunt.

To my parents, Charlie and Virginia Grogan. I miss them dearly

I dedicate this mile to my grandfather. He is a very wise man and he has taught me many good things in life.

I am dedicating a mile to my sister, Helena.

I dedicate a mile to my dad Mitch Gross. He always helps me out in every way possible. He has also helped me out with my football career.

For Lisa Knapp, my mother, because she is my hero and inspiration. She stuck with battling for her education and went back to school. I am so proud of her. I will work at my church's soup kitchen over the summer.

I with my family well-being and good health. I would like to get into a good college so that I may get a good job and live a comfortable lifestyle.

I dedicate a mile to my good friend whose best friend recently committed suicide. My friend is going through some really tough times. I pray that my friend can get through this tragedy and resurface a stronger person.

I dedicate a mile to my dog MJ because he has always been there for me like a best friend.

For my dad.

I dedicate a mile to my mom, the homeless, the gays, and everyone who is different.

Please walk in the memory of my uncle Hank who taught me to thrive in the face of hardship and to never give up to disease or pain.

I dedicate this mile to my mother, my brother, my sister, my dad, my grandma, my best friends and God. Iêd also like to dedicate this to Cecilia, Claudio, Cristian, Catherine, Rosa, Dareline, Crystel, Jennifer and to me.

For my family.

I dedicate a mile to mom and dad.

My dedication is for all the people with any disabilities, diseases, sicknesses, etc. I feel like they should live their lives to the fullest just how a healthy person would.

I dedicate a mile to my great-grandmother Dominga Capellan.

To my mom.

I dedicate a mile to my mother who has always been there for me since birth.

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I dedicate a mile to my best friend Thalia because she is one of the most hard-working and giving people I know. She always inspires me to put others before myself.

I dedicate a mile to Damarah Delgado. She inspires me every day to be an independent person and how the world kindness.

Please walk a mile dedicated to all of the home health aides who give compassionate care to so many every day. I will assist the aides in my agency to identify and work towards their professional goals.

I dedicate this to my family. To the members of my family who are still alive and those that are deceased.

I dedicate a mile to my mother who never gives up and is always strong.

I dedicate this mile to my whole family for being there for me.

To all the homeless in New York City.

I dedicate this in memory of all the women who have breast cancer or who have died from breast cancer (expecially Marge Wassmer, 11/12/05).

Please dedicate a mile to my mother Cecilia Hilario who has done a lot for me.

To my mom Kristine for everything sheês done for me and my brother. And, for being able to raise both of us as a single mother.

I dedicate a mile to my family who stuck with me throughout my hard times in school, volleyball and with my diabetes.

To my Grandma with alzheimers who is going through the struggle each day and occassionaly gets worse.

The earth.

I want to dedicate this mile to all the people who have helped me during my tough school years, they all made it so much better. :)

I dedicate this to my family in Ecuador and all the families who havenêt seen their families because of distance.

For my family.

To Kinds Daughter Library.

Please walk a mile for my mom. Sheês helped me a lot.

For Dad. I will volunteer all summer at the ER of Brookdale Hospital.

Please walk a mile for Gabrielle DiCarlo.

Please walk a mile for my mommy Gloria Maria Brignoni - Bautista - May 13, 1936-March 15, 2005. She lived with pancreatic cancer for 3 years before passing away. I will buy a cup of coffee for someone.

I'm dedicating a mile to my Dad, who is a great guy.

Please walk a mile for my mom who is a breast cancer survivor. I will return kindness by offering a helping hand whenever someone needs it.

For all of my friends and family.

This dedication is to my friends and family who support me in all that I do in life. The positive outlook and support system I have keeps me going on a daily basis.

I dedicate this mile to my boss, Anna. She is always there for me when I need her and is always supportive. I will make more of an effort to do the things I don't necessarily want to do for others and I won't complain about it.

I want to dedicate a mile to all my family members who have passed away from cancer. Love you guys!

I dedicate a mile to poppy, my only inspiration.

For my mom Sue Curran. I will babysit my brother so my mom can go out.

To my mom.

I want to dedicate a mile to my grandmother who passed away because of internal bleeding.

To my community.

Please walk a mile for my sister Jennifer. She helps me clean my room. I will make cards for my friends in my class.

I dedicate a mile to my parents. My parents are like no others, theyêve helped me and guided me to be the person I am today.

For Jhon, Tyler, Donald, Jimmy, Jonathan + Cristopher (my bros). I will be a better friend to all of them and always be there for them.

I dedicate a mile to my dad.

I want to dedicate a mile to my grandma because she has lots of different problems and she has battled cancer a few times.

Walk a mile for Janet Barnett my dearest friend for over 40 years who is going through Chemo for stage 4 rectal cancer. She is also climbing, moving forward, stumbling, falling down but always getting up to see the next sunrise on the horizon.

Please walk a mile for Katrina. I will practice random acts of kindness.

To everyone who has lost loved ones to cancer.

I promise to try to be more caring towards my family.

I am dedicating this mile to my wonderful boyfriend and best friend. His parents are in the middle of a tough divorce and he has chosen to stay with his dad because of his love for automotive engineering,while his little brother and mother move away to Pennsylvania in June.

I would like to dedicate this mile to my sister, Johana Sanchez.

I would like to dedicate this mile for my mom for giving birth to me.

I dedicate my act of kindness to my Mom, aka Saint Vickie. One of 13 children, Mom was truly my Rock of Gibraltar. Her love, spirit and laughter live on, teaching me the real important things in life.

I dedicate a mile to: Joseph, Lucretzia, Annette Zanca and to my cousins, aunts and uncles.

For my fabulous RA, Emily. I will walk a whole lot.

To my mom, because she has been there for me through hard times. She really defines what a mother is.

I dedicate a mile to my great-grandmother who recently suffered two strokes. Te amo mucho abuelita.

My dedication is for my mom and dad. If I ever think of an event that we can donate something, I will try to tell my boy scout leader to promote.

To my family, friends and the angels in heaven who were once with us.

To my aunt who passed away.

Please walk a mile for my Nana because she has really been sick but is getting better. She moved back to the Phillipines so I cannot visit her anymore. I will donate blood.

The health and happiness of myself, dad, mom, brother, other family, and friends.

To my family and friends.

My dedication goes to my grandmother who fought against cancer and won.

To the needy.

I'm dedicating a mile to my father-in-law, Ace. He's 88 years old and continues to inspire me by his kindness, knowledge and love of life.

Please walk a mile for my grandchildren..they inspire me.

I dedicate this mile for all the people who have been hurt by others in their lives.

I want to dedicate a mile to my brother Damon for being the first to inspire me to travel and live adventure. I can't imagine what my life would be like right now without adventure. Thanks Damon for starting a crazy chain of events that has lead me to a life of adventure.

For my brother. I will be there for him whenever he needs me and I will be his mentor.

I dedicate to my Papa (great grandfather) because he has always looked out for me and has taken good care of me. I will donate my outgrown clothes and toys to kids who need them.

To my grandmother who has Diabetes and she is back in the country.

For children in need.

I dedicate this to my parents because of all they have done for me.

Please walk for Evelyn Pyles. She has lung cancer and is trying to figure out how aggressive she should treat it. She has beeen through so much. She lost a husband, a son-in-law, a son and a grandson over the years and still manages to be a wonderful sister, mom, grandmom and friend. Walking a mile for her and all the people praying for her health would really mean a lot. I just lost a lot of weight and I promised to send my clothes that don't fit to a woman I don't know who lives in the mid-west who has 8 children and her husband lost his job. Thank you! You rock!

I am dedicating one mile to my grandfathers and great uncles who have fought in many different wars like Korea, Vietnam and World War II. Some of whom now have cancer and are crippled from bullets and shrapnel. This dedication is to show my family who are veterans and to show troops that I care and people love them and care about them.

To my new baby cousin Allison Lallypop aka Allycat Davis. I will help my fellow classmates with their final calculus review.

I dedicate a mile to my motherês mom who passed away last year. I hope that her soul is resting in peace. I never got to see her since she died in the Philippines, so Iêm disappointed that she was gone before I had a chance to go there.

I would like to dedicate a mile to Thomas Hughes. Tom died a few years ago and he was my best friend. When my family and I would go on vacation all my siblings had friends their age and they did not want to hang out with me. I would hang out with Tom, he was older than my parents but we had the most fun! The last time I saw him was at my sisters wedding in 2004 where we danced together, I was never able to say goodbye to Tom but I know he looks down on me everyday. Whenever I see a Monarch Butterfly I think of him.

Please walk a mile in memory of my mom, Gloria Maron, died in 2011. She would have turned 81 on May 14. Mom made certain I knew I could accomplish pretty much anything with hard work, not slacking, and instilled independence and self confidence in all of her 4 kids. I will keep working to do the same with my own children, practicing the tough love mom recommended when necessary. I will pay it forward by continuing my work as a Board member of Furniture Sharehouse where on Friday, May 11 I will give a tour to introduce the work we do to community members. Find out how to spread Mother's Day wishes at www.furnituresharehouse.org.

For my dog. I will take her for a mile walk each day.

I dedicate this to my mother who is fighting breast cancer.