August 23-25, 2024

Please support me as I take on an incredible challenge to make an impact in the fight to end breast cancer - and ultimately ALL CANCERS. By donating, you will be helping me reach my fundraising goal so that I can walk 3days/60 miles in New England/Boston this August 18-20, 2023. I walk for you, for those loved ones we hold dear to our hearts, and all who have been impacted by this awful disease.

I began this journey in 2014 hoping to be able to make an impact because of multiple family members (my Memere and Aunt Jan included) have fought this awful disease. Although I have loved ones that have battled Breast Cancer - I have had TOO MANY other loved ones who have to be told that they have cancer. So, whether it is cancer of the breast, brain, lung, stomach, esophageal, cervical, ovarian, endometrial, bladder, etc - it is still cancer and no one should have to hear those words nor have the fight of their lives. I have had my own share of scares and have my own story to tell but this is not about me.

Ten years later (and multiple events later) this event has become a staple in my home, and my heart; for which I am determined to continue to walk until either there is a cure or the day that the world no longer has to worry about the "C" word. Blisters will not keep me away - there are too many steps to be taken and voices to be heard.

*****Additionally, it you would like to donate directly to me, feel free to contact me and we can discuss options. ALSO - check to see if your employer matches donations - so your donation can be TWICE as sweet.

Much love to you all,

Mandie

2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 - walker (Philly)

2022, 2023 - walker (New England/Boston)

2015 - crew (Michigan)

2017 - volunteer (Philly)

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Over the years my family has supported me and now joins me on the walk. See below:

My son Aiden:

Youth Corps (Philly) 2016, 2017, 2018

First Time walker (Philly) 2019

walker (New England) 2022, 2023

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My niece Dakota:

FIRST time walker (Philly) 2019

walker (New England) 2022, 2023

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My son Aiden's girlfriend Liv, and her twin sister Lulu, Berndlmaier - who are walking to honor their grandmother "G" who lost her long fight on December 1, 2022

stalker (New England) 2022

FIRST time walkers in (New England) 2023

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My Mom

Walker Stalker Philly 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018

20-mile walker (New England) 2022

First time 60-mile walker (New England) 2023

Over $10,000 raised to date because of your generous donations :-)