GREENSBORO, N.C. — It was a moment of celebration, tears, and redemption.
WFMY News 2's Julie Luck - who survived colon cancer - crossed the finish line at the Fun Fourth Freedom Run in downtown Greensboro Monday morning.
She participated in the annual 10K run with hundreds of other runners. Before the race, she addressed a crowd and noted that many runners may have their own reasons for completing the race.
"My reason is just to prove to myself that I'm not dying," she said.
As she crossed the finish line, Julie was met with cheers and hugs.
"She did it! She did it," folks could be heard cheering for her.
Just a few months ago, Julie was getting treatment for colon cancer.
Now a cancer survivor, she's using every opportunity to encourage others to get a colonoscopy when they turn 45 years old.
"I'm just overwhelmed. I'm so glad to be healthy enough to be able to cross the finish line. It's a good day," Julie said.
Julie rang the cancer survivor bell in June.
