Shaleni Pal

It’s all about Strength and Preparedness!

When people participate in events like the 7 Bridge Walk, it’s often because they’ve had some personal experience with cancer—whether it’s a battle they or a loved one fought, or a loss that forever changed their world. That’s not my story. My family and I haven’t faced cancer, but that doesn’t make the cause any less important to me.

I’m walking not because of a past or present battle with cancer, but as a proactive step toward preparing myself mentally for the future. Life is unpredictable. We never know what challenges might come our way, whether for ourselves, our families, or our friends. I want to be ready for whatever may come. The truth is, the future holds both joys and difficulties that we can’t foresee, but that doesn’t mean we can’t strengthen ourselves to face them.

For me, the 7 Bridge Walk is a way of building resilience, of reminding myself that endurance, both physical and mental, is something we can develop. It’s a way of saying, “I am prepared to face the unseen challenges of tomorrow.” Whether it’s cancer or something else, I want to be there, ready and strong, not just for myself, but for the people I care about.

So, as I cross each of those seven bridges, I will walk with gratitude for the health I have now, and with determination to be prepared for whatever life throws at me in the future. This walk is a symbol of that readiness—a proactive approach to life’s uncertainties.

Whether or not cancer has touched your life directly, I invite you to walk with me. Together, we can build our strength and prepare for the unseen!