The course is about 20 miles a day. We start at the opening ceremony on Friday and walk to camp. About 20 miles. The next morning we walk around the San Diego area, in a giant 20 mile circle, ending back up at camp. The third day, we walk the final 20 miles and end up at the closing ceremonies. We do this to we bring attention to the cause. and to celebrate those we've lost, those fighting, and for a cure for those who will be diagnosed.
Every 8th woman on the planet will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Every 76 seconds a woman (or man dies). If this isn't waking you up - get some coffee! If it's caught early there is a 98% cure rate in Stage 1 (in the US), less so in developing countries.
So we walk, we get blisters, we cry, we curse the pavement, but we don't care - we keep walking and pushing each other on. All the money we raise, the blood, sweat and tears - all go to kicking breast cancer's butt.
So that's it - so of course I'm scared and nervous - but I am also joining one of the most amazing communities in the world. Veteran 3 Day Walkers who are there for another year, another round. Pushing me up the hill, and over the finish line. Helping me pitch a tent, roll out my sleeping bag, and helping me with blisters, and passing out, and in the end - helping me and you- my supporters - make a difference. Here I go... =^,,^=
Learn more here: www.the3day.org
Sponsor me here: John-Paul's 3 Day for the Cure
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