120,000 steps: 8 Miles in... 52 to go!!!!

About to ascend our very first big hill! Just snacked on PBJ crackers and Grape Gatorade! Don't worry I have tums! Thks for everyone's support!

Ceremony & Cheer Station Information

Follow the 3-Day "Living Route"
All across the country this year, the walkers and crew members of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure^® will be sending in their pictures to add to our online, interactive 3-Day route map. You can follow their journey here.

Opening Ceremony
The 3-Day for the Cure begins early Friday morning with the Opening Ceremony. When you arrive, take a moment to write the names of the people in your life who have lost their lives to breast cancer on the white ribbons we will provide. Those ribbons will be used to create a special memorial flag that will be raised during the ceremony.

This celebration is not just for participants. Friends and family are highly encouraged to attend, though please note that seating will not be available, so if you are unable to stand for 30-60 minutes, you may want to bring a folding chair. Please allow extra travel time due to expected traffic congestion at the site.

After the Opening Ceremony is over, participants will begin walking the 60-mile route and start a journey of a lifetime. It will be even more special if you are there to help send them off with smiles and encouragement.

Friday, November 18
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
Del Mar, CA 92014

Schedule for the Day:
4:00 a.m. - Crew members should arrive.
5:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. - Walkers should arrive.
6:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony begins with community stretching.

Driving Directions
From Interstate 5: take the Via de la Valle exit and head west. Northbound: a left turn from the freeway; Southbound: a right turn from the freeway. Take Via De La Valle to Jimmy Durante Boulevard and turn left.The Del Mar Fairgrounds will be on your right. Please enter the main gate.

Spectator Parking
Located in the Main Parking Lot. Enter through the Main Gate on Jimmy Durante Boulevard.

Cheering Stations
Public cheering stations are a great way to show your support along the route to encourage walkers and let them know that you are with them every step of the way. Seeing familiar faces cheering them on can provide that extra burst of energy that gets them to take that next step or go the next mile. Create banners, hold up signs, bring some music and make some noise - anything to make them smile, get energized and keep walking.

Please leave the site cleaner than when you found it and recycle anything that can be recycled. Provide trash receptacles for the walkers if you are planning on passing food or other items out to them. All candy, wrapped items and decorations should be taken with you when leaving the site.

Friday, November 18

Mile 2.5, 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
En Fuego Cantina Restaurant
1342 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014

Mile 10.4, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
UCSD Scripps Institute of Oceanography
8580 La Jolla Shores Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Mile 18.3, 12:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Taylor Library
4275 Cass Street
San Diego, CA 92109

Saturday, November 19

Mile 4.3, 7:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Robb Field - South (along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard)
2525 Bacon Street
San Diego, CA 92107

Mile 12, 9:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Robb Field - North (along the San Diego River Waterway Bike Path)
2525 Bacon Street
San Diego, CA 92107

Mile 15.1, 10:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
South Mission
2600 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109

Sunday, November 20

Mile 4.7, 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
San Diego Visitor Center
2688 E. Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109

Mile 14.8, 11:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater
2150 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101

On some portions of the route you may find areas that are deemed “quiet zones” which will be indicated by signage on the route. Please assist us in respecting our neighborhoods and communities during this time.

Camp
Our campsite is meant to be a special place for your participants to relax, reflect and bond with the 3-Day community. To help us maintain a safe, secure and organized campsite for your loved ones, we ask that you respect our “no visitors” policy. Also, if you wish to call your walker or crew member on their cell phone, please do not call after 9:00 p.m. “lights out,” when camp is a quiet zone.

While at Home
Capture the 3-Day in the news: While walkers are taking steps to end breast cancer, save any media coverage of the 3-Day. Aside from being a nice addition to your participant's 3-Day memorabilia, it will show her/his impact on the community.

Engage the kids in the cause: Since holding down the fort may include taking care of the kids, you can make this time meaningful by connecting them with the breast cancer cause.

Have them create signs or decorations if they are able to go to a cheering station.
Have them create a welcome home banner.
Give them journals so they can write or draw what they’ve been doing for three days.
Have them plan a welcome home meal or put together a care package with goodies, movies, comfy slippers, etc.
Use this as an opportunity to talk to your kids about community, helping others and making a difference in the world.

Closing Ceremony
After three days and 60 miles, participants will take a final and incredibly emotional victory walk into the Closing Ceremony. Friends, family and supporters should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site at least one hour early to get the best view of the program. We encourage you to carpool or take public transportation. Not only is it better for the planet, but it will help lessen traffic congestion for everyone.

All walkers and crew members should remain in the Participant Holding Area where they will receive a victory shirt, cheer on fellow walkers and crew members and celebrate one last time together before their dramatic victory walk. The Participant Holding Area is CLOSED to spectators. If you wish to meet with a participant before the Ceremony begins, please have them meet you at the Closing Ceremony site. All participants must return to the Holding Area no later than 4:00 p.m. in order to join the victory walk.

Don't forget to continue the spirit of kindness we'll be building on the 3-Day throughout and beyond the Closing Ceremony!

Sunday, November 20
4:30 p.m.

Petco Park
100 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101

Spectator Parking - Suggested Parking Lots
Hilton Parking Structure: E. Harbor Drive & Park Boulevard (across from the Convention Center)
10th Avenue and J Street
Imperial and 14th Avenue (Ace and 5 Star)
J Street and 13th Avenue

Please note: The MTS Parking Structure, Lot C, Lot D1 at Park Boulevard and Imperial Avenue will NOT be available.

Driving Directions
From the North - Take 5 South, exit Imperial Avenue -OR- exit 10th Avenue (both lead directly to the stadium).
From the West - Take 163 South, exit 10th Avenue
From the East - Take 94 West to F Street. Turn left onto 14th Avenue.
From the South - Take 5 North to B Street. Turn left on 10th Avenue -OR- 5 North, exit J Street

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Friday, November 18, 2011

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