Only $5231 away from a MASSIVE milestone . . . $100K Personal Lifetime Fundraiser!  I usually don’t ask for personal benefit out of this Komen fundraising, but c’mon, isn’t it time to push me over the personal $100K mark this year?

I have participated in Komen’s 3-Day for the Cure since 2008.  Over those years I have helped my team to become a Million Dollar Team (hit that milestone in 2021) and I have personally brought in almost $95K.  I am so proud of these accomplishments, but more excited about what this means to women’s health.

1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, but it is no longer an instant life sentence.  There are now more that 4 million breast cancer survivors and people living with breast cancer in the U.S. today.  The death rate from breast cancer in the U.S. has decreased by 44% since 1989.  My fellow walkers, crew, and my fabulous donors are personally responsible for this.

WE ARE NOT DONE!  AND THE NEED IS GREATER NOW!

The current U.S. government has either cancelled or threatens to cancel all cancer research.  Privately funded research will be the only way to keep our momentum and progress.  Susan G. Komen is one of the biggest private funders of cancer research with an incredible track record.  Komen has invested BILLIONS in breakthrough research as well as patient support services, advocacy, education, and simple resources like mammograms for those in need of basic health care.  With an increase in Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), Komen has invested more than $250M in nearly 590 research grants and over 70 clinical trials specifically focused on MBC.  If the government can’t take care of our people, then WE MUST!

Since 2008, I have met these Survivors & Thrivers (the title for those still actively fighting).  I have heard how their lives were saved, how their treatment was improved/shortened, and how they continue to fight the disease because of the good work of Susan G. Komen.  Over 500,000 past participants, over $915 Million raised, and thousands of miles walked, but we are not done . . . because every step is a story.

I’ve set my sights on $5231 (willing to go HIGHER) and FOUR 3-Day events in 2025!

Can I count on your support?

Visit any of my fundraising pages by going to www.the3day.org/goto/___ and fill in that last blank with:

#1 = Denver – KatDenver

#2 = New England – KatNewEngland

#3 = Dallas/Fort Worth – KatDallas

#4 = San Diego – KatSanDiego

I need to raise of minimum of $1300 for EACH event to reach my BIG, PERSONAL goal of $100K personal lifetime fundraising.  To take care of myself this year (some injuries), I will be participating as part-time crew & part-time walker, but it is still full-time commitment.

Please visit any or all of my fundraising pages and give as BIG as you can to support this BIG challenge and our BIG advances in patient support.  I need to hit those fundraising numbers as early as possible for each of the walks (remember, donate early because I will still need time to plan my travel too).  Your donation goes to work savings lives and calming fears as soon as you make it, so please make your donation now.

I’m willing to do the training, commit the time & travel, and do the fundraising in 2025 to bring an end to breast cancer.

Can I count on you to contribute to the cure too?

Thank you for your time & support.