1 Day. 20 Miles. Endless Fun!

Your experience begins early on Saturday morning (we know, but there is a lot to pack into one day of fun!), where you will meet up with your fellow Young Women Walking sisters. From there, the celebration kicks-off:

• Each participant receives a customized YW² drawstring bag. You’re our special guest for the day, and we want the rest of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day^® family to be able to welcome you, Komen 3-Day style, throughout the day.
• You’ll walk all 20-miles of Saturday’s beautiful, fun-filled route. You may be wondering, “What if I don’t have anyone to walk with?” Or, “Can I walk with someone who is participating in the full 3 days?” No need to worry. You can find answers to these questions, and more, in our special FAQ for YW² or call one of our friendly coaches at 800-996-3DAY.
• Enjoy colorful rest stops along the route (FYI…we call them “pit stops” on the 3-Day®) every couple of miles where you can grab food and water to keep you well-fed and hydrated.
• Be inspired as you pass through the community cheering stations, where hundreds of strangers are thanking you for the impact you’re making in the community. This is quite possibly one of the best moments you’ll have in your YW² experience.
• And along the way, the dedicated crew is always nearby to give you a lift to camp, provide first aid and medical attention, a hug, or a dancing partner when the mood strikes you.

Get Educated.

The scary truth is that one case of breast cancer is diagnosed among women every two minutes in the U.S. Every two minutes! And young women aren’t immune to this disease, either.

As a YW² participant, we want to ensure you are equipped with all the information and inspiration you’ll need to know about your health and how we can all take care of each other. You’ll have access to interactive kiosks in camp, special literature on how to be proactive about your health, and of course, stories from fellow participants who have fought breast cancer.

By the end of your experience, you’ll be ready for your final exam — just kidding! But we do promise you will feel more empowered and motivated to want to continue fighting for a world without breast cancer.

In fact, there’s no time like the present to get started. Check out some of the facts below on breast cancer.

• Each year, more than 200,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and nearly 2,000 cases are diagnosed in men in the U.S.
• One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
• Early detection and effective treatment for breast cancer have resulted in a 33 percent decline in breast cancer mortality in the U.S. since 1990.
• There are nearly 3 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today, the largest group of cancer survivors in the U.S.
• Making healthy lifestyle choices may reduce your risk of breast cancer.