Reeling from the advanced breast cancer that had spread throughout her body, too weak from chemotherapy treatments to lift her 3-year-old son, she didn't expect to see another birthday.
But yesterday, the Hanover woman was one of hundreds taking part in a 39-mile charity walk from Washington to Silver Spring, sponsored by the Avon Foundation to fund breast cancer research.
"I just thought, 'wouldn't this be a wonderful way to reassure myself that I'm stronger and can make it through?' " said Mrs. Fitzgerald, 53. "Like I'm really...
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