Every once in a while I feel called to do something good. Something bigger than myself. Something that might actually make a difference. This year, I felt compelled to take on the challenge of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, a 60 mile walk over the course of 3 days. During this event I will be on my feet, walking, roughly 7 hours per day. Some people will be out there walking much longer than me, and a few will be finished each day before I do. But some people can't walk. And that's why I am.
Somewhere in the world, a woman dies from breast cancer every 69 seconds.
When I signed up for The 3-Day, I thought I knew 2 people close to me who survived breast cancer (my aunt and my good friend Jackie). Once I started to think about it, I began to add names to the list which is now nearing several dozen people. A scary thought. A month ago I began an online friendship (as a friend of a friend, she found me on Facebook) with a woman who is in her last few rounds of chemotherapy. This week she completed #19 out of 20 treatments. Last weekend I found out a long time family friend, who survived breast cancer many years ago, is now beginning treatment again in the opposite breast. I can't help but think, who's next?
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and is the leading cause of death among women worldwide.The Susan G. Komen Foundation requires each participant to raise $2300 in order to walk in the 3-Day event. My team needs to have the money raised by October 10. I have been very fortunate, and with the help of my very generous family and friends, am finished raising my $2300. My two team mates have a long way to go. We will raise the money. And we will walk. You can help.
More than 1.4 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer globally each year.You can make a tax deductible donation to The 3-Day at: www.the3day.org/goto/heatherp Just follow the link to my mate's page (Heather) and click Donate! It's that easy. I know the economy is shit right now. We are all feeling it. But every little bit helps. I would challenge you to give big, as big as you can. But don't not give because you think it's too little.
Walkers average 585 miles in training for The 3-Day. During the event, we walk 60 miles over 3 days.I am excited to share this opportunity with you. I look forward to documenting my journey through the 3-Day which will take place November 11-13. I expect it will be a very emotional, rewarding experience. If you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer let me know. I would love to walk in honor of all our friends, sisters, mothers, aunts.
For more information, please check out http://www.komen.org/, or http://www.the3day.org/.
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