Kid’s Dash – Susan G. Komen Race – Charlotte Event Photographer

I think Forrest Gump said it best, “If I was goin’, I was runnin’.” Kids love to run.  And they do it so effortlessly – no apparent loss of breath, no panting, wheezing or sweating.  It seems as easy as walking.  I can’t remember a time in my life when I was that excited to run, but I think it’s amazing that this group of kids got up early and came uptown last weekend to participate in the Kid’s Dash during the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in Charlotte.  There were about 10 mascots on hand to cheer them on, and everyone had a BLAST.  Here are just a few of my favorite pics – seriously, check out the kid on the left there in camo – cheering because the race is about to start.  If I had that much excitement for running I’d be a marathoner!

The mascots did the dash before the kids just to show them how it was done.  Poor Sir Purr – he took a nasty fall about 10 steps into the race.  But what matters is that he gave it his best effort!

Smiles as they get close to the finish line – again – if I looked like that when I ran I’m sure I’d do it more often.

Rufus missed the mascot race but showed up in time to cheer on the kiddos.  Word on the street is that Sir Purr told him it was an 8:45 start time instead of 8:30.  No confirmations yet on that rumor.

So for good measure – he lined up with the kids to show them how it’s done.

This little girl LOVED Sir Purr – especially his whiskers!  But who can blame her, he is a pretty cool cat.

A crowd favorite as always for everyone – Sir Purr knows how to work a room.