The Challenge

On October 2-4, I'll will participate in a walk against Breast Cancer. The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days. Net proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust, funding important breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. Please support me as I take an amazing journey in the fight against breast cancer!

The Motivation

Steph Gee and I met in October 2008 at Google and became fast friends. We have been through a lot together in a short period of time and are a great support system for each other. One of our favorite things to do together is walk and explore, which we did a lot of during our recent trip to Europe, where we averaged 12 miles a day!

When I met Steph I learned that her mom, Shingna Gee, had breast cancer. She was an unbelievably strong woman, but even so, it was definitely a hard time for Steph and her family. Steph was an extremely supportive daughter and had done a few AVON walks to support the fight against breast cancer. We had talked about doing a walk together at some point, but never really made definitive plans to do so.

On March 17, 2009, Shingna Gee passed away from breast cancer. A few days later, Steph and I decided to do The 3 Day in San Francisco. We are very excited to be taking on this challenge and combining our love for walking together, with the very personal mission to help support the fight against breast cancer.

Steph's Personal Page

If you would like to hear more about Steph's story, or would like to donate to her as well, please visit her page at http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SanFranciscoBayAreaEvent?px=3333090&pg=personal&fr_id=1299&et=0bYEYIItWIDlccfb_KGSvQ..&s_tafId=84979

Thank you for taking a look at my page, and for your support!