The origin of the word WARRIOR….

The origin of the word WARRIOR….

as used by my saying, Tri Warrior!

            The word Warrior as used on my shirts that I race with, have a pink breast cancer ribbon in place of the letter I.  It was my friend Janet Brown that designed and patented this logo for her own purpose, and has so graciously let me borrow and publicize her work. Here is the story behind the word;

            “Project Everyday WARRIOR was conceived by Janet Brown, a 51 year old RN who has been twice diagnosed with breast cancer and is now battling stage IV metastatic disease. Janet never felt comfortable being called a “survivor” believing that those fighting cancer do so much more than simply survive. Life is never the same after you hear the words, “You have cancer”. Those with this all too prevalent disease fight it every day in addition to working, raising and enjoying their families, volunteering, and doing other things that must be done.

            The WARRIOR logo is very symbolic. The letters are bold and strong representing the incredible strength of the body, the mind, and the spirit to fight the disease. The letters are also slanted forward indication that we are moving forward in our quest for a cure. And the ribbon casts a shadow representing our move toward the as yet unseen sun which signifies that cure. The ribbon is outlined in black to honor those that have lost their battle with cancer.

            The WARRIOR logo should be displayed with pride and hope that in the very near future, cancer WARRIORS will become cancer CONQUERERS.”