Do you know why we do this?

Most of you know that I've been involved in the Breast Cancer 3-Day event for a long time. This year I will walk in my 10th event! Yes -- 10th!

Over the years I have not only walked but volunteered as much as possible because it's a cause that I so strongly believe is worth my time.

Did you know that this year I am actually working for the company that produces the Breast Cancer 3-Day events? That's right -- I am leading meetings to help participants get started on their journey. I am great fun since the only thing I like talking about more than the Breast Cancer 3-Day is my kids--I have even gotten them involved!

But the thing is that now I know so much more about the cause, I can quote both breast cancer statistics and beneficiary statistics. Want to hear my favorite?
Susan G Komen for the Cure has had a part of every major breast cancer research advance in the last 25 years. The five-year survival rate for a women with localized breast cancer in 1982 was 74% and in 2007 it was 98%.

I'll give you more statistics another day -- but just keep in mind that advances are being made all the time. And, to continue to make advances and get closer to a cure -- we must continue to raise money. It's worth our efforts.

This year the whole team will have access to the blog and I'm hoping we'll update from time to time and you'll check back and see what's going on with us!


Be well!