The following is an excerpt from Nicole's blog (www.sophiesrun.ca). See Friday papers for regular updates on her memorable journey.

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Well Day number three (Wednesday) is all finished. We ran to Stoney Creek today. We started at the edge of Hamilton and made our way on the hottest day yet. The humidity was overwhelming, especially running the first 2 km on fresh asphalt. What a day!

We were honked at and cheered on by everyone in Hamilton. Cars would yell to us, "We saw you on the news and wish you all the best of luck. Keep up the great work." Jill even had a gentleman give her $10 as she was running by her car.

After the first 5 km, we stopped at a plaza outside a Wal-Mart. We set up our awareness table and had a young gentleman come up to visit our table. He spoke to Jeff about not feeling well and having some symptoms that were on our educational materials. After making a donation to the run, he told us he was going to go to get checked out by his doctor. This is what the run is all about! 'Education Awareness = Lives saved.'

As we finished our day, we stopped at a bar just outside Stoney Creek. At the bar, a young lady told us she lost her mom to colon cancer. These are the stories that keep us moving.

The first song that I listened to today was The Beatles' Let It Be. I think the words speak for themselves about how we are feeling:

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom

Let it be, let it be

And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me

Speaking words of wisdom

Let it be, let it be

As we make the journey, we do hear words of wisdom. These words of wisdom keep us going!

Until tomorrow... Love, the Sophie's Run Team