I saw cancer steal my mother and make me an orphan when I was barely old enough to fend for myself in the world. I have seen cancer decimate individuals and devastate families. I have had cancer invade my body and change my life.  Cancer is an evil that must be stopped!

Since I first cheered on my daughters in Philly 2006, I have participated in 33 3-Day events in eleven different cities; two more events are planned for 2025.  I may be getting older, but my resolve to continue participating as long as my body and mind allow is strong.  I will be part of the volunteer "crew" this Boston event, my nineth overall crew gig.  Crewing is HARD -- harder than walking, I believe -- but it takes a lot of cogs to keep the Pink Bubble running smoothly.  Although last year in Boston I was also a "One Day Walker," this year I will be committing all three days to fully supporting the walkers.  In October I will be walking all three days in Dallas with the support of my teammates and the hard-working crew there.

The 3-Day is not a mere distance walk; for me the 3-Day is a state of mind and my purpose in life. The 3-Day has had as much a part in saving me as any part of the medical community did. The love, kindness, caring, and respect that the 3-Day embodies is a lifestyle I strive to model every day. The people who have come into my life through this event have become family. Not a day goes by that I fail to think about the 3-Day and the fight against all cancers. It is what I do and who I am. I am determined to maintain a steady path on the road to a cure for as long as I can and as long as I must.

The 3-Day is fueled by your dollars and by the commitment of a dedicated group of individuals united in a common cause. For me, the 3-Day provides an extraordinary bubble of love and kindness – and never fails to recharge my cancer-fighting superpowers.

Please support me as I commit to an incredible challenge. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days. It will be hard, but it’s not as hard as breast cancer. It’s not as hard as chemo. It’s not as hard as getting bad news at your latest scan. It’s not as hard as saying goodbye. And that’s why I know I have to do this. That’s why I’m walking, crewing, and why I’m raising money – to end breast cancer forever.