Bigger, Bolder, Stronger in 2011

Thank you for supporting me again as I take an amazing journey in the
fight to end breast cancer! The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the
Cure? is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days. Net
proceeds from the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure? are invested
in breast cancer research and community programs.

"When you know better, you do better" I can't wait to see what we can
achieve together as I take on the this challenge a second time!

My 2010 Experience

Last year I accepted the challenge of training, fundraising, and then
walking 60 miles to help the fight against breast cancer. What I did
not fully understand was the life changing experience I was about to
experience.

I signed up on the anniversary of my Mother in Laws first birthday
wihout her. She was a beautiful, courageous survivor. Without walkers
before me, I would not have had the opportunity to meet her, to know
her, to invite her to my wedding or the birth of my two boys. She
embraced family and lived every moment with beauty and grace. We miss
her dearly.

Her strength powered me to train when I thought I did not have the time
or energy. Most important, her strength carried me the last 20 miles
or so in 2010 when my left knee decided it was more of a 40 mile knee
than a 60 mile knee. Her memory, along with dozens of other breast
cancer victims I carried on my journey propelled me to take every step
of the 60 miles! The Seattle 2010 3-Day was my opportunity to pay back
the commitment of previous walkers.

As I contemplated a second 3-Day journey my first thought was, "How
could I take on such a massive committment again?" This thought was
immediately followed by, "How could I not?" I had pondered this
thought for months, when a friend from teaching bravely faced a double
masectomy. I always say, "God whispers before he yells at me," I
don't need to be yelled at. I got it!

So, on Day 1 of 2011 I again accept the challenge of training,
fundraising, and walking 60 miles. This time I fully understand what I
am signing up for, and I can't wait to see how my life will change
again! Seattle 2011 3-Day is officially my "Pay it forward year".

Interested in Walking???

Want to walk but scared to take the leap?

Boy do I understand!

I am so grateful for my friend and neighbor who held my hand and helped
me leap at this amazing opportunity in 2010. As a previous walker, she
understood my concerns, but knew what a life-changing experience I was
about to have. We walked, laughed, cried, hugged and slept in a tent
together. We bandaged blisters and beg borrowed and traded for random
bandages together. I am honored to walk with her again in 2011, and
would love to return the favor for another new walker.

Let's chat if you think you might be interested!