On to 2008...

I started a team and we have geared up for the 2008 season!

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PICTURES!

3.Day 2008

Pictures are still coming in... i promise to update days 1-3 soon! Just wanted to let you all know that I signed up to do it all again next year and I started a team! To join me, go to...http://08.the3day.org/goto/WSW
Thanks!

Home.Again

We did it!! I don't want to into much detail about the 3.Day yet because i'm waiting to do the day.by.day report once i get my pictures together! The recap though - 2,400 walkers and over $5.6 MILLION raised to fight breast cancer! That is so amazing!!

Today has been all about recovery as I have some wicked blisters - one so big it has it's own name! - and gained a case of patellar tendinitis starting on day 2. This morning I treated myself and my Aunt Pat - who has been instrumental in helping me fundraise this year - to massages. Mine was concentrated on the legs and when she got to my calves she said "Woah - those are like ROCKS!" LOL! I guess that is what 60.miles does to a body! Let me tell ya though, it was a little piece of heaven when i stood up after the massage - I could stand and bend my knees without pain! YAY! I can feel the stiffness coming back and am now waiting for the Motrin kick back in... Mom & Dad - THANK YOU! for the beautiful PINK roses and all the cheering you did this weekend:)

Ok...it's about time to put the feet back up to get the swelling back down... After closing ceremonies my Aunt Pat and my soon.to.be cousin Jessica said they were in for next year (mom is only a "maybe" for medical crew)... on the drive home I said to my parents that I don't know how I could have inspired others to join the fight when I could barely hobble to the car! I am certain I did not do anything except be passionate about a cause I believe in...

** WaRnInG - Gross Out Picture Ahead!**

Affectionately named "Squirt"

Day.3

With Day Three came a scenic walk through the park and lots of community support with honks, waves and decorated cars passing by along the route. The “pop-girls” provided motivation and sodas at just the right times and the Motivation Medics were at it again! The pirates at lunch were willing to share their booty and fed you before the final stretch of your journey. The long walk into Holding at the Henry Ford was lined with supporters, including WOO HOO from Cleveland, who came up to cheer on the Michigan walkers. There was great media support at Holding/Closing, including 105.1 who had a team walking in the event! Closing Ceremonies was an emotional and inspiring conclusion to your journey, made even more special as you were joined by some Cleveland 3-Day walkers and crew members.

Day.2

Day Two brought amazing neighborhood support, including a subdivision that had wrapped their trees in pink tulle! Community supporters provided a resting bench for walkers to take a load off and the route was lined with tons of homemade signs. Crossing the street was always an adventure with our fabulous safety team – nothing makes you feel safer than a Harley rider in a pink bra. The cheerleaders at the New Balance pit stop kept walkers motivated and the cowboy theme at lunch kept spirits high. And who could forget the Michigan Dancing Lady, who was out and about along the route keeping you smiling! Back at camp, walkers created a beautiful pink ribbon out of flowers. Meanwhile, at dinner, the Romeo football team was spotted carrying trays and helping out! The night ended with a visit from Tom Jones (a.k.a. walker Jon) who got everyone moving and kicked off a great dance party.

Day.1

The 2007 Michigan 3-Day kicked off with cool temperatures on Friday morning at Oakland Community College – Orchard Ridge. You got off to a festive start as drummers from Ford gave you a beat to march to. You saw innovation at work, as a kindly past walker (who couldn’t walk this year due to a broken foot) provided a “clothes check” where you could leave your outer layers and pick them up at camp. There were many great pit stop themes along the route, including the “holiday” stop, where you celebrated a calendar full of festivities. A popular favorite was Labor Day – with crew members showing off pregnant bellies. In between pit stops, the Superior Ambulance “Motivation Medics” kept everyone cheerful along the route.
While you were out on the route, the Romeo football team was busy setting up your tents and delivering your gear, making your arrival at camp even more welcoming. Friday night’s camp show included an inspirational message from Nancy Brinker, and the evening was rounded out with some of the best karaoke around!