On 05 SEP 2008, the Capt. Lance P. Sijan Squadron and several of their peers from AFROTC Detachment 355, Boston University participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The walk spanned six miles, taking the cadets through the BU campus and Cambridge via scenic route that featured the inspiring beauty of the Charles River, despite the persistently cloudy weather of the day. Numerous signs along the walk kept the walkers thinking with some surprising statistics about breast cancer, as well as tips to help in early detection of the disease. Quite a few other walkers helped crowd the Boston streets as well, creating a sea of white and pink activists aiding the fight against the pain caused by breast cancer. A large gathering of festivities established itself at the start/finish of the route, keeping a festive atmosphere, but no one did a better job at maintaining the energy level than the numerous cheerleaders scattered along the walk route, who consistently motivated the walkers despite the long walk. By the end of the walk, the cadets had finished the full route, and even walked several additional miles back to their respective homes. No walk is too long for the Sijan Squadron when it comes to serving with excellence.
–AAS C/1st. Lt. Timothy Wolfe
Captain Lance. P. Sijan Squadron PA
