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Awesome few days for women in sports!

First, Portland Thorns FC defeated the Western New York Flash 2-0 to win the inaugural National Women’s Soccer League Championship!

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2013/08/nwsl-championship-recap-western-new-york-flash-0-portland-thorns-fc-2
and here are the Rose City Riviters welcoming the team home:
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/video/2013/09/01/nwsl-champion-thorns-fc-return-pdx-airport-fan-welcome

AND THEN!!! DIANA NYAD!!!
So Diana Nyad just swam 103 miles from Cuba to Key West with no shark cage and no flippers for 50+ hours none stop. This was her 5th try. She is 64 years old. #XtremeDream indeed!

https://www.facebook.com/DianaNyad
http://www.diananyad.com/

Diana Nyad on shore at Key West after 50+ hours and 103 miles swimming
Diana Nyad on shore at Key West after 50+ hours and 103 miles swimming

image from:
https://twitter.com/JuliaBaggNBC6/status/374591910481891329/photo/1

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Walk a Mile In Her Shoes Sept 14 2013

It’s that time of the year again!
SARC Oregon (http://sarcoregon.org/) is holding their annual fundraiser – Walk A Mile In Her Shoes – the Men’s march to stop violence against women. During a lovely morning in September, men wear high heels and walk for a mile around downtown Beaverton Oregon. It’s a fun event, men look terrific in high heels, and brave sore feet and blisters for a great cause!

Here’s some pics from global Walk a Mile events:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lalawren/galleries/72157624768224267/

What does SARC do? They keep expanding their offerings. Not only are they a 24 hr crisis line for women in need, they also work with children in sex trafficing, and special services in for Spanish speaking folks.

Even if you can’t make the walk itself, you can donate on their page at http://sarcoregon.org/ or on my page at
www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/laura-lawrence/WAM2013. Small donations add up – even $5 helps. If you can, pledge $20 – $50 today!