2008 Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk
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Amanda and Carrie, a.k.a. The Pink Tigers, are at it again! This is our third year walking!
This year the Michigan Three Day Breast Cancer Walk will be held September 26-28. We don't know where the walk is going to be yet--all we know is that our little feets will travel 60 miles over the course of 3 days.
Yep--that's a lot of walking!
I put this Lens together so our friends and families could keep up with our fundraising activities. Be sure to check back often as I'll be updating this page as the year progresses!
Fundraising Goal: $4400
Total Money Raised to Date: $4400
Thank you donors for helping us achieve our fundraising goals for 2008!
Lens of the Day
Photos From Michigan 2006 Breast Cancer Walk

In 2006, the walk started at Stoney Creek Metropark and ended at Metrobeach Metropark. This was our first 3-Day and we were totally blown away by the whole experience! It was a challenge but we're ready to do it all over again. We hope the weather is nice again this year!

"The people along the way cheering and giving us treats, the awesome number of souls involved with one cause - it was amazing. I never cried so much as over those three days. There are no words to describe the joy."
--Susan Strauss, walker, crew member, survivor

"The 3-Day experience is something you will never forget. It allows you to push your limits in many ways--endurance, committment, fundraising. If you can do this, you can do anything you set your mind to."
--Barbara Jo Kirshbaum, 3-Day Walker
I Walk Because I Can't Walk Away

Everybody has their own motivation for walking. I thought long and hard about doing the walk again this year. Raising $2200 is no easy task. And walking 60 miles is no picnic either.
So why would I go through all that again?
Well, last year during the walk I experienced something that I will NEVER forget.
On Day Two we passed a little old man sitting all alone in a lawn chair in his front yard right by the sidewalk. A sign he'd made out of a cardboard box was sitting at his feet. In scribbly black letters it said, "THANK YOU for walking-my wife died of breast cancer." He held a 8 x 10 picture of her on his lap and smiled at walkers as they passed by.
I still cry when I think about him!
I walk for all the people who's lives have been affected by breast cancer. I walk for the little old man.
I WALK BECAUSE I CAN'T WALK AWAY!
Thank You Warrior Forum Sponsors
We'd like to thank the following Warriors for helping us achieve our 2008 fundraising goals:
2. Dave Fowler --> http://www.domainsgoingcheap.com --> 1 mile
3. magchick --> http://www.press-release-software.com --> 1 mile
4. Kevin Riley --> http://www.productcreationlabs.com --> 2 miles
5. Simplweb --> http://www.simplweb.com --> 3 miles
6. nico52 --> http://www.easybummarketing.com --> 1 mile
7. Ian del Carmen --> http://www.freepdf.org --> 1 mile
8. Jean Morgan --> http://www.buynaturalprogesterone.net --> 1 mile
9. LorenaHickok --> http://www.charmfactory.com --> 1 mile
10. Fireball Planet Corporation --> 1 mile
11. Janet Sawyer --> http://www.affpaypro.com --> 1 mile
12. Steven Wagenheim --> http://www.stevewagenheim.com --> 1 mile
13. Chuck Evans --> http://www.medicusgolfinstitute.com --> 1 mile
14. Allen Says --> http://www.kiva.org --> 6 miles
15. WritingMadwoman --> http://www.personaldevelopmentplr.com --> 1 mile
16. Martin Luxton --> http://www.internetmarketingwhoswho.com --> 1 mile
17. Robin Skeen --> http://www.robinskeen.com --> 5 miles
18. John Rogers --> http://resellersoasis.com --> 1 mile
19. Wilson Agbeyegbe --> 1 mile
20. Kim Standerline --> http://www.easymemberpro.com --> 1 mile
21. Tiffany Dow --> http://www.buildmylens.com --> 6 miles
22. jhongren --> http://www.bloggerspaycheck.com --> 1 mile
23. John Rowe --> 3 miles
24. GarrieWilson --> 14 miles
25. John Taylor --> http://www.johntaylorsblog.com --> 3 miles
26. Hamish Jones --> http://www.bestbusinessdeals.com.au --> 1 mile
27. Richelo Killian --> http://www.imnica.com --> 1 mile
28. richt1971 --> 1 mile
29. Keith Boisvert --> http://www.localbizbuilders.com --> 2 miles
30. jazzoscar --> 1 mile
31. Dr. Mani --> http://www.chdinfo.com --> 10 miles
32. Vince Runza --> http://vincerunza.com/scranton --> 1 mile
33. the_writer --> http://www.davidraybould.com --> 1 mile
34. John Collins --> http://www.affiliatemoneytips.com --> 3 miles
35. Martin Avis --> 2 miles
36. Ken Thompson --> http://www.escapefromanger.com --> 1 mile
37. miaroman --> http://www.maria-gudelis.com --> 1 mile
38. Shannon Herod --> http://www.focused2win.com --> 1 mile
39. Karen Newton --> http://www.lushprofits.com --> 1 mile
40. Stuart Stirling --> http://acceleratemyebiz.com --> 1 mile
41. Sandor Verebi --> 1 mile
42. Greg Cooksley --> http://www.listeningbooks4u.com --> 1 mile
43. mcconner --> http://whyimage.com --> 1 mile
44. Lisa Ann --> http://www.inlineseo.com --> 6 miles
45. Jason K. Thomas --> http://www.jasonkthomas.com --> 1 mile
46. Steven Fullman --> http://www.404defender.com --> 3 miles
47. Fran_C --> http://www.apprenticemarketergazette.com --> 1 mile
48. Richie Bigrac --> 2 miles
49. John Delavera --> http://www.johndelavera.com --> 12 miles
50. Rod Cortez --> http://www.mindofcortez.com --> 4 miles
51. Stephen De Bond --> http://www.clickmyphoto.com --> 2 miles
52. graphicsgenie (Darren Kaye) --> http://www.graphicsgenie.com --> 3 miles
53. JJ Manning --> http://www.improfitlauncher.com --> 1 mile
54. Bev Clement --> http://www.yourbusinessroadmap.com --> 2 miles
55. pearsonbrown --> http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com --> 2 miles
56. tiberius --> 1 mile
57. therichjerksnet --> http://www.therichjerks.net --> 2 miles
Pink Tigers Fundraising Events 2008
Comerica Park Here We Come
May 11th, May 25th, June 14th
Amanda and Carrie along with their cohorts will be selling food and drinks at a concession stand at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers (and every other team in MLB) designate a certain number of their concession stands to non-profit organizations. A portion of the profits made during the game are donated to your chosen organization.
Inspiring Quotes for Everyone
"If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as those who have none to give."
--Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
--Aesop
"Go as far as the eye can see, and when you get there, look farther."
--Dag Hammarskjöld

"If you were arrested for kindness, would there be enough evidence to convict you?"
--Unknown
"We are not interested in the possibility of defeat."
--Queen Victoria
"One person can make a difference, and every person should try."
--John F. Kennedy
Breast Cancer Information
Visit these links to learn more about breast cancer
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- Dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment, and the search for a cure. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
- National Breast Cancer Foundation
- Breast cancer information including early signs and symptoms of breast cancer, myths, early detection, breast cancer research and more.
- National Cancer Institute
- Information about breast cancer treatment, prevention, genetics, causes, screening, clinical trials, research and statistics.
- The Breast Cancer Site
- Your click on the "Fund Free Mammograms" button helps fund free mammograms for women in need - low-income, inner-city and minority women whose awareness of breast cancer and opportunity for help is often limited.
We Want to Hear Your Story
Do you have a memorable moment from the walk last year? Are you a first time walker? Tell us about it!
beautybook wrote...
You do have a big heart and the inspiration you embody is in itself curative. The story about the little old man was touching. And the quotations from famous people lifted my spirits. I believe the heart holds the answers to all our human ills.
The folks from www.breast--cancer.net
clifylq wrote
in reply to JustMe AMERICA'S WOMEN
YOU ARE MARCHING TO STOP BREAST CANCER IN THE WRONG DIRECTION AND IT WILL NOT WORK. YOU THINK THAT YOUR 3-DAY MARCH WILL RAISE MONEY FOR STUDIES TO FIND A CURE FOR CANCER RIGHT?
ASK YOURSELVES THESE QUESTIONS FIRST;
WHY DO WE KNOW SO LITTLE ABOUT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE?
WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL DYING OF CANCER AFTER 50 YEARS OF RESEARCH?
WHY IS ONLY TREATMENT REMUNERATED AND NOT PREVENTION IN MEDICAL CARE?
WHAT PART DO THE FINANCIERS PLAY IN THE MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT?
FOR ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS GO HERE:
http://clifylq.livejournal.com/100815.html
REMEMBER
"EVERYONE DESERVES A LIFETIME" IS NOT EVERYONE'S THINKING!
clifylq
http://clifylq.livejournal.com/
http://supportbordercontrols.blogspot.com/
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JustMe wrote
I was trying to find some info on how to have a fundraiser for our best friend. His wife has terminal cancer and has 6-12 months to live. They have 5 kids and 3 of them are under the age of 7 years old. I want to help them raise money for food and bills. They are not the type to ask for help, so I will do it for them.
I call around and email people but I get referred to another place and given a ph#, then the people there refer me to will refer me else where. I don't know where to start, who to turn to. Anyone who could help me, I would really appreciate it!!
strategicservices wrote...
This is a great lens, for a great cause!
5* for this effort.
RobinSkeen wrote...
Amanda, this lens totally rocks. We have large Komen events here in Ohio. I can't help but believe a cure is here.
Celeste wrote
Great lens! I wanted to share the URLs for the official Breast Cancer 3-Day
Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/the3day2008
YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/THE3DAY
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Breast-Cancer-3-Day/19213555391
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/officialbreastcancer3day
theawristocrat wrote...
nice lens. keep it up. 5 stars!
thanks for the great information , really cool lens.
thanks,
Paul fr. fundraising items
Loreen wrote...
Hi, I have recently made a lens for supporting the fight against breast cancer - "Buy a pink bag and help a Breast Cancer Foundation" and I saw your lens in the related section of my page.
I am happy to have read your lens, the more we are fighting against it - the better!
All the best!
maxy wrote...
I love reading you lens, well put together. Hope you have a chance to see my phone card lens!
Evelyn_Saenz wrote...
Walking for cancer not only helps raise money for cancer research but is healthy for you as well.
You might think all Hugh Grant can do is star in romantic comedies like Love Actually, but you'd be wrong, he can also rock the sauce out of some pretty serious charity action.
michaelgibbons wrote...
Amanda wow so many well deserved nice comments -- I saw the lens and had to check it out for two reasons --#! I am a Gibbons, Mike Gibbons :-) and #2 I also have a 3day Squidoo lens -- please check it out http://www.squidoo.com/breastcancer3day
You get 5 stars from me!
dnuttall wrote...
Hope you had a great season! I did the 5k Fifth Third River Bank Run in Grand Rapids this past summer. Only I walked. It was my first ever. I never knew walking could be so hard. :-)
VacationTip wrote...
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Trevor Hicks wrote
Hi My Name is Trevor hicks, IM a 16 year old that is doing the 3 day walk (sept 28-sept30) in Michigan. A support you 100% on this and i hope your walk goes as well as ours does!!!
If anyone wants to check out my page, and/or make a donation to me the URL is http://www.the3day.org/michigan07/trevorhicks
rogercarr wrote...
This is a terrific lens about a great event. Thank you for sharing it. I hope you have a good time while raising money for this great cause.
MarkMBravura wrote...
Kudos on a great lens- definite 5*; very worthy cause!
Warmest regards,
Mark
dweber wrote...
Hi from Carmel, NY. My mother in law had breast cancer and beat it!!! This is great! Please visit my site, My dog Scruffy and click on My Miracle Bichon, Scruffy and My puli named Rasta.
Yours was a great event and an enormous effort!! Be proud of yourself! Deb Weber
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Tips for First Time Walkers
I'll add to the list as I think of more tips!
- Do not underestimate the importance of training. I can't emphasize that enough. Yes, this is just walking. But you're WALKING 60 MILES IN THREE DAYS. This is not something normal people do. Your body will need to practice.
- Don't leave fundraising to the last minute. When the walk gets closer you need to be focusing on your training--not fundraising.
- Buy Body Glide and USE IT. Especially on your feet.
- Buy a good pair of walking shoes MONTHS before the walk and train in those.
- Pack extra toilet paper! This will be especially handy to have when you wake up in the middle of the night to use the potty and they're ALL out of toilet paper!!
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