Before the Event
Getting ready for the Breast Cancer 3-Day is a big job. Here are some ways to support your participant before the big day arrives.

• Write a letter expressing your love and support to your walker. Send it to our P.O. Box, and we'll collect the letters and deliver to them on the event at the Breast Cancer 3-Day camp. Send letters to:
  Breast Cancer 3-Day Post Office
  ATTN: INSERT NAME OF PARTICIPANT
  P.O. Box 1866
  Gilbert, AZ 85299
  Envelopes only, please. No boxes or large packages. Mail must be postmarked no later than November 3rd in order to ensure delivery. Any mail that is not retrieved by the participant by November 27th will be destroyed.
• Organize a group to host your very own private cheering station. (Contact swing@event360.com for more information.)
• Organize a group of Camp Angels to assist participants with setting up and striking tents and unloading gear. (Contact rshapiro@event360.com for more information.)
• Help raise money.
• Go on a training walk.

Opening Ceremony
The Breast Cancer 3-Day begins early Friday morning with the Opening Ceremony. There will be a group stretch to warm-up the body, and inspirational speakers who will warm-up the spirit - all leading up to an exciting and emotional send-off!

This celebration is not just for participants. Friends and family are highly encouraged to attend, though please note that seating will not be available, so if you are unable to stand for 30-60 minutes, you may want to bring a folding chair. Please allow extra travel time due to expected traffic congestion at the site.

After the Opening Ceremony is over, participants will begin walking the 60-mile route and start a journey of a lifetime. It will be even more special if you are there to help send them off with smiles and encouragement. We'll also have a Breast Cancer 3-Day gear store on site if you'd like to purchase a souvenir for yourself or your participant.

Friday, November 13

Freestone Park
1045 E Juniper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Schedule for the Day:
5:00 am - Crew members should arrive.
6:00 am - 6:30 am - Walkers should arrive.
7:00 am - Opening Ceremony begins with community stretching.

Driving Directions
From I-60 W toward Phoenix: Take the Val Vista Rd Exit (exit 184). Turn Left on Val Vista Rd (South). Turn Right on Guadalupe Rd. Turn Left on Freestone Pkwy. Follow signs to Gear/Participant drop off.

From I-60 E toward Mesa/Globe: Take the Gilbert Rd Exit (exit 182). Turn Right at Gilbert Rd. (South). Turn Left at Guadalupe Rd. Turn Right on Freestone Pkwy. Follow signs to Gear/Participant drop off.

From Tucson: Take I-10 W toward Phoenix. Take the Loop 202 E toward Gilbert/ Pecos Rd (exit 161). Take the Gilbert Rd exit (exit 44). Turn Left on Gilbert Rd (heading North) to Guadalupe Rd. Turn Right on Guadalupe Rd (heading East) to Freestone Way. Turn Right onto Freestone Pkwy.  Follow signs to Gear/Participant drop off.

Please note: Juniper Ave will be closed to event traffic. You will need to use the entrance from Freestone Way and Guadalupe Rd. 

If you plan to stay for the Opening Ceremony, please follow long-term parking and spectator parking signs.

Public Transportation
Please contact Valley Metro at (602) 253-5000 or http://www.valleymetro.org/ to help plan your travel to Freestone Park.

Cheering Stations
Public cheering stations are a great way to show your support along the route to encourage walkers and let them know that you are with them every step of the way. Seeing familiar faces cheering them on can provide that extra burst of energy that gets them to take that next step or go the next mile. Create banners, hold up signs, bring some music and make some noise - anything to make them smile, get energized and keep walking.

Friday, November 13:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Target Complex
2150 N. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225

11:45 am - 4:00 pm
Pueblo Grande Complex 
1825 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85283

Saturday, November 14:

8:30 am - 11:00 am
JoAnn, Etc.
5021 E Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044

11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Kyrene de las Lomas 
11820 S. Warner Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Sunday, November 15:

8:15 am - 10:45 am
Mill Ave.
between 7th Street and 3rd street
Tempe, AZ 85282

9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Papago Plaza 
1557 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Camp
Our campsite is meant to be a special place for your participants to relax, reflect and bond with the Breast Cancer 3-Day community. To help us maintain a safe, secure and organized campsite for your loved ones, we ask that you respect our “no visitors” policy. Also, if you wish to call your walker or crew member, please do not call after 9:00 pm “lights out,” when camp is a quiet zone.

While at Home
Capture the Breast Cancer 3-Day in the news: While walkers are taking steps to end breast cancer, save any media coverage of the Breast Cancer 3-Day. Aside from being a nice addition to your participant's Breast Cancer 3-Day memorabilia, it will show his/her impact on the community.

Engage the kids in the cause: Since holding down the fort may include taking care of the kids, you can make this time meaningful by connecting them with the breast cancer cause.

• Have them create signs or decorations if they are able to go to a cheering station.
• Have them create a welcome home banner.
• Give them journals so they can write or draw what they’ve been doing for three days.
• Have them plan a welcome home meal or put together a care package with goodies, movies, comfy slippers, etc.
• Use this as an opportunity to talk to your kids about community, helping others and making a difference in the world.

Closing Ceremony
After three days and 60 miles, participants will take a final and incredibly emotional victory walk into the Closing Ceremony. Friends, family and supporters should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site at least one hour early to get the best view of the program. Please allow extra travel time due to expected traffic congestion at the site.

All walkers and crew members should remain in the Participant Holding Area where they will receive a victory shirt, cheer on fellow walkers and crew members and celebrate one last time together before their dramatic victory walk. The Participant Holding area is CLOSED to spectators. If you wish to meet with a participant before the Ceremony begins, please have them meet you at the Closing Ceremony site. All participants must return to the Holding Area no later than a half hour prior to the Ceremony in order to join the victory walk.

Don't forget to continue the spirit of kindness we'll be building on the Breast Cancer 3-Day throughout and beyond the Closing Ceremony!

Sunday, November 15

4:30 pm

Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Please note: No animals, except service animals, are allowed in the Stadium.

Driving Directions:
From I-10 East toward Tucson: Take AZ Loop 202 E, Exit 147A. Take AZ-143 N/Washington Street exit   (exit 3) toward McDowell Rd. Turn right on McDowell Rd. Turn Left onto Scottsdale Rd. Turn Right onto Osborn Rd. Arrive at Scottsdale Stadium.

From I-10 West toward Phoenix: Take AZ-143 N (exit 153A) toward Sky Harbor Airport. Take the McDowell Rd East exit. Turn right onto McDowell Rd. Turn Left onto Scottsdale Rd. Turn Right onto Osborn Rd. Arrive at Scottsdale Stadium.

From Loop 101 North: Take McKellips Rd exit (Exit 50). Turn Left onto McKellips Rd. Turn Right onto Hayden Rd. Turn Left onto Osborn Rd. Arrive at Scottsdale Stadium.

From Loop 101 South: Take Indian School Rd exit. Turn right onto Indian School Rd. Turn Left onto Hayden Rd. Turn Right onto Osborn Rd. Arrive at Scottsdale Stadium.

Event Parking:
Suggested parking area near the Closing Ceremony:

Scottsdale City Hall parking lots and garage
7447 E. Indian School Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Scottsdale Civic Center Library parking lot
3839 N Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Los Olivos parking garage
7328 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

In addition to the garages listed above, many streets have free visitor parking on weekends. Also refer to the Trolley stop locations throughout the downtown Scottsdale area for free shuttle rides to the stadium.
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley/downtown.asp

After the Event
Your participant has participated in two emotional celebrations, a challenging 60-mile journey and a life-changing experience in just three days. Now, it’s time to go back home. Here are some tips on how to help your walker make a smooth transition back to their daily routine.

• Have a welcome home meal prepared and make it an evening of rest and relaxation.
• Encourage your participant to share the Breast Cancer 3-Day experience.
• If you can’t attend the Closing Ceremony, be sure to ask how much money was raised!
• Unpack, clean and put away gear.
• Share the newspaper articles or news footage that you’ve collected over the weekend.
• The following day, give your participant a massage or schedule a day of pampering at a spa.
• In the days to come, help your participant write thank you notes.
• Print pictures and assemble a scrapbook.
• Help your participant plan a reunion party to keep in touch with other walkers.
• Get ready to do it all over again! Maybe you’ll be joining the Breast Cancer 3-Day in 2010!