Since the 3-Day for the Cure is starting up again in a month, I decided to republish this post in honor of the incredible event and those participating. Prior to participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, I was full of questions. Even though there were lots of tips of online, I [...]
While at camp each night, Energizer awarded the Keep Going Award to participants in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® here in Cleveland. These people were chosen by fellow walkers or crew mates who wrote the nominee’s name on a slip of paper and dropped it in a jar. Each night, at the [...]
You may be wondering where I’ve been all day. Hardly any tweets, no post until 10:30 pm. Well, I’ve been uploading and organizing all those photos and videos from the 3 Day for the Cure® that I’ve been promising you. You can find 375 photos here on Photobucket. (Which after you click the link, look [...]
I did it! I walked all 60 miles of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® here in Cleveland! It was an incredible experience and one that has provided memories to last a lifetime. Day 3 started out bright and early. About 4:45 am walkers started waking up and getting ready for the day. [...]
What an absolutely amazing day! It was the first day of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® here in Cleveland. To start the day, we checked in downtown Cleveland at the Port Authority bright and early between 5:30 and 6 am. At 6:30 we were treated to an awe-inspiring and touching Opening Ceremony. [...]
I can’t believe that today is the first day of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® here in Cleveland! I also can’t believe that I would ever say that I’m excited to walk 60 miles! I spent most of yesterday getting ready for the weekend. The biggest part of my day was spent [...]
There are many teams participating in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Team Envision A Cure is truly an inspiration. This Cleveland team is consists of 5 driven walkers – 3 veterans and 2 rookies. They have all taken the time to answer a few questions about why the 3-Day for the Cure® [...]
One of the most inspiring and motivational members of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® Cleveland message boards is Kathy Giller. After her husband was diagnosed with breast cancer they formed the family team – Team Breast Man Walking and have made it their mission to spread the word about male breast cancer. [...]
In just 4 days I’ll be walking, tweeting, & blogging (not all at the same time, of course!) at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® here in Cleveland. Since being selected by Energizer® as the Keep Going® Blogger for Cleveland, the last 7 weeks have flown. Training has gone really well and as [...]
Earlier in the week I had the opportunity to interview Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® Cleveland Crew Member, Melissa Rotblatt. Today we get the chance to meet Melissa’s parents, Marvin & Sharon Rotblatt. Their family has been involved in the Cleveland 3-Day for the Cure® for the past couple of years and they [...]
I love learning about why people walk and work on the crew for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®. It takes such dedication, commitment, and perseverance whether you are a walker or a crew member and each individual has their own story to tell. Today, we meet 19 year-old Susan G. Komen 3 [...]
There’s only 9 days to go before the Susan G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure® here in Cleveland. I can’t believe that we are officially in the single digits! Training has been going well. I attended another organized training walk on Saturday and met a number of other first time walkers. We discussed questions, [...]
Are you walking or crewing in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® this year? Have you stopped by the Participant Center yet? I would like to say there’s one major reason you should be visiting the Participant Center, but I can’t – there are many! If you’re looking for…. Motivation – you must [...]
The countdown to the Cleveland Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® has begun! Only 23 more days to go. Wow. Where did the time go? FUNDRAISING: I have exciting news! I recently received two donations from some amazing people last week: Honey B. from The Honey B. Blog donated $50 Randy & Judy Heath [...]
Wow! There are less than 5 weeks to go before the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® in Cleveland. Since starting to train for this event, I’ve been incredibly diligent and have followed the training schedule in the walker’s handbook to a “t.” I even had my weeks mixed up at one point and [...]
The Preview Expo offered a variety of classroom workshops. The workshops were essentially classes which covered: Life on the 3-Day, Blister Prevention, and Injury Prevention. They were extremely informative and helpful. I had been a bit nervous about the 3-Day, basically just the fear of the unknown and that I’m a single walker, not going [...]
Last weekend I attended the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® Preview Expo in Michigan. I would have loved to attend the Cleveland Expo, however it took place too early for me to attend. If you are a first time walker, I highly recommend attending an Expo in your area to alleviate any nerves [...]
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