I know too many women who have been touched by breast cancer. And since I’ve had a bit of a scare myself recently (No, I haven’t heard about the results yet. I will call tomorrow.) I’m even more aware about this type of cancer. And now I’ve found a way that I can help make a difference.

BeeWell Miles is a program run by Bumble Bee Foods to raise money to provide support women diagnosed with breast cancer. They are donating 15 cents for every mile that you walk or run to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

I know that some of us who have a chronic illness or a disability may not be able to walk or run that much. But keep in mind that you can help in two ways. You can still log in your miles because this is a group effort. And you can spread the word. Share this info with others and get them to take part.

Being active in some way is healthy. Even though I am chronically ill, I still try to walk as much as I am able. I walk around the house and in stores when the weather is too hot, like today. Even though I wasn’t up and about that much today I learned that I actually walked about 1/10 of a mile. It may not sound like much to someone who is healthy but for me on a bad day it’s great! I’ll take it!

Please register for BeeWell where you can take part in this event which runs from today (April 1) to October 31, 2009. You’ll find support, advice on healthy eating, getting ready for your walks or runs, a way to calculate how much you walk in your favorite places and fun games too. You may even be able to inspire others by what you are doing. So even if you walk a little, you can help a lot.