The Fallen Leaf Run

I enjoyed walking at The Fallen Leaf Run, but, on the other hand, I also felt sorrow. First of all, I was really looking foward to participating in this marathon. It made me remember Bloomsday last semester. I remember that it was very hard. The Fallen Leaf Run was not as hard as Bloomsday because it was just 5km. I was able to enjoy walking with my friend.

Second, before starting the marathon, I saw many people who wore a T-shirt printed with a baby picture. Hearing why they wore such T-shirts, I was very sad. I thought about if I had a baby but suddenly my baby died. My eyes were filled with tears. If I were the parent, I would despair of my future and I could not recover from my shock. In fact, many babies die from SIDS in not only the U.S. but also many countries. I hope that the cause of SIDS will be found out.

Next, I was impressed with the people because despite losing their babies, their faces were not sorrowful, but very cheerful. I couldn't imagine that they had lost their babies. If I were them, I couldn't participate in the marathon with a smile. I couldn't help remembering my late baby. I felt they are strong-minded.

This marathom was a very wonderful event because it was charity for SIDS. It will be my unforgetable memory in the U.S.