2008 was a year in which I lost three more friends to cancer. Several more were diagnosed with the disease for the first time. And then there are the friends fighting a new bout with this old foe.

I hate problems I can't do anything about.

I can't cure any of these people. I can pray. I can hold their hands, lend moral support and do whatever else they ask. But what I really want to do is beat this disease.

So, I've once again signed up for the Susan G Kommen 3-Day Walk to raise funds to cure breast cancer. I'll be walking 60 miles in three days. And, yes, this is my second time and, yes, I must be crazy!

But I'm hoping some of you also want to do something to change the status quo. Are you looking for a big challenge for 2009? I'd love to have you make the commitment to walk with me. Or, since I've committed to raising at least $2,300, I'd be very grateful for your financial support.

I'll be posting an update from time to time throughout the year on how both the training and the fundraising are going. So watch this space for more news!

P.S. The first time I saw a "Save the Ta-Tas" t-shirt was when I did my first 3-Day. I just about fell over laughing!