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, which we’ll deliver to them on the event at the 3-Day Camp Post Office. Send letters to:
  Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Post Office
  ATTN: INSERT NAME OF PARTICIPANT
  P.O. Box 550
  Brighton, MI 48116
• Envelopes only, please. No boxes or large packages. Mail must be postmarked no later than August 4th in order to ensure delivery at the Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Post Office. Any mail that is not retrieved by the participant by August 28th will be destroyed.
• Organize a group to host your very own private cheering station. (Contact jdolgner@event360.com for more information.)
• Organize a group of Camp Angels to assist participants with setting up and striking tents and unloading gear. (Contact jbyron@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, August 14

The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124

Schedule for the Day:
4:00 am - Crew members should arrive.
5:30 am - 6:00 am - Walkers should arrive.
6:30 am - Opening Ceremony begins with community stretching.

Driving Directions:

From the North:

• Take M-39 [Southfield Fwy] South and exit at Michigan Avenue (Exit 6).
• Keep straight past the Michigan Avenue East and West exits; stay in the far right lane.
• Turn right on Village Road.
• The Henry Ford will be on the right hand side.

From the South:

• Take M-39 [Southfield Fwy] North and exit at Rotunda Drive (Exit 5).
• Pass Rotunda Drive and keep straight on Southfield Road.
• Turn left on Village Road.
• The Henry Ford will be on the right hand side.

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, August 14:

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Save a Lot
8244 N. Merriman Road
Westland, MI 48185

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mid 5 Center
Southwest corner of 5 Mile Road and Middlebelt Road
Livonia, MI 48154

Saturday, August 15:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kellogg Park
Intersection of Ann Arbor Trail and Main Street
Plymouth, MI 48170

11:30 am - 5:45 pm
Newburgh Plaza
Southeast corner of 6 Mile Road and Newburgh Road
Livonia, MI 48152

Sunday, August 16:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Main Street between William Street and Ann Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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 4:00 pm 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, August 16

4:30 pm

Washtenaw Community College
4800 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Spectators should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site by 3:00 pm to secure a space by the stage that will give them the best view of the program. We recommend carpooling, as parking is limited.

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.

Driving Directions:

From the North

• Take US-23 South to Geddes Road. 
• Turn left on Geddes Road.
• Turn right on Dixboro Road.
• Veer left onto Huron River Drive.
• Turn right into the first Washtenaw Community College entrance off Huron River Drive.

From the South

• Take US-23 North to Geddes Road. 
• Turn right on Geddes Road.
• Turn right on Dixboro Road.
• Veer left onto Huron River Drive.
• Turn right into the first Washtenaw Community College entrance off Huron River Drive.

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!