Congratulations to our Top Fundraisers from the 2023 San Diego 3-Day! 

The 2023 Susan G. Komen San Diego 3-Day boasted 1,500 walkers and 300 crew members who raised $5.3 million in the fight against breast cancer. To wrap up Day 1, our top fundraisers were recognized Friday evening at the Bank of America Celebration of Champions. This year, Bank of America is celebrating the accomplishments of our 3-Dayers by donating a collective $42,000 to the top fundraisers to jump start their 2024 fundraising efforts. Join us in congratulating these teams and individuals for their incredible achievements and contributions! 

We kicked off the celebration by recognizing our incredible crew members who collectively raised $121,469 for the final 3-Day of 2023! From Event Support, our Top Individual Crew Fundraiser, Martin H., was honored for the $10,000 he raised this year at his 26th event, which brings his total lifetime contribution to $85,295. Speaking of crew, our Top Crew Fundraising Team, Sweep & Shuttle, raised $28,780 amongst 37 members captained by Shirley H., Bridget H., and Laurie H.! 

Amongst the 300 crew members were 30 Youth Corps who came together to raise over $30,000! Siblings Shaun and Jack S. tied as our Top Youth Corps Fundraisers who each raised $5,202. They will both be receiving a customized Hydro Flask courtesy of Bank of America which they can use with pride. We are so grateful for and proud of our Youth Corps who continually remind us of the future we fundraise to improve. 

Our Rookie of the Year, Jennie S., raised $30,539 for her first ever 3-Day! The crowd applauded her incredible contributions as Bank of America’s very own Maegan Young delivered a $500 donation to kick off her 2024 fundraising. We hope that Jennie’s first time in the Pink Bubble was everything she thought it would be and more. 

We then went on to honor our Top Individual Fundraiser, Stephanie C., who raised $64,789! A member of the team Tulips for Tatas, Stephanie has raised over $339,000 in her fourteen years as a participant in fifteen events. Beatrice B., a 1-Day walker and first-time participant raised $6,924 making her our Top Fundraising 1-Day Walker. Thank you for your commitment to the breast cancer cause! 

Ta-Ta’s from KC was then awarded our Small but Mighty Team award after their nine-person team raised a whopping $82,972, demonstrating that anything is possible with enough perseverance. Team Captain Lindsey B. was awarded a $500 donation and her fellow teammates received $60 to kick-start their 2024 fundraising. They were also our third highest fundraising team overall, followed by Hands Up for Hooters at number two who raised $129,410 amongst their 86 team members, making them the largest team at the San Diego 3-Day!  

Ringing in as the Top Fundraising Team, Powered by Optimism was recognized for the $142,350 that all 54 members came together to raise. Team Captain Lisa P. humbly accepted her $500 donation from Bank of America and her teammates were each awarded $60 toward their 2024 fundraising. In their thirteen years as a team, Powered by Optimism has raised more than $2.6 million to help find the cures for breast cancer. Thank you to all of our teams! 

Whatever your own fundraising goals for the 2023 San Diego 3-Day, the work that you do and the funds that you raise are ever important. We are so grateful to every single one of you for making the San Diego 3-Day so memorable and impactful. On behalf of Bank of America and Susan G. Komen, thank you for all that you do to help fight breast cancer! 

Maria R. is the 2023 San Diego 3-Day Crew Impact Award Winner! 

Maria R. has participated in the 3-Day 10 times over the course of seven years as both a walker and crew. She continually demonstrates leadership and commitment to the breast cancer cause as a member of the ever-important Food Service Crew. In 2022, “she walked into camp as a crew member and when a call came for someone to step up as captain, she was ready to go. As a walker herself, she knew the importance of Food Service,” says Wayne C. We are continually inspired by Maria’s tenacity and philanthropic nature. Thank you so much Maria for all that you do and congratulations for earning the San Diego Crew Impact Award! 

What was your inspiration to do your first 3-Day?   

My friend Mary is my inspiration. She invited me and my family to visit her in the 3-Day camp when they had a family and friends night in Seattle, WA. She is in her seventies and still volunteers every year. She has been volunteering for 20+ years. The love that one feels at the 3-Day is just so amazing! That Pink Bubble love!  

What has brought you back to the 3-Day year after year?  

I want to make a difference. Cancer has hit my family hard. I have lost four aunts in the last three years to cancer. Two of them to breast cancer and two to stomach cancer.  

What is your favorite aspect of crewing the 3-Day? 

Giving my time without expecting anything in return.  

What is your best advice to anyone crewing the 3-Day?  

Remember to enjoy your time at the 3-Day. Everyone has a story and their reason for being at the 3-Day. Take a minute each day and remember your why. 

What’s a fun fact about you? 

My favorite sport is soccer! My three children play soccer year-round.  

What are the most important lessons you’ve learned on the 3-Day?

To never give up.

Congratulations to our Top Fundraisers from the 2023 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day! 

The 2023 Susan G. Komen Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day boasted 600 walkers and 200 crew members who collectively raised $2 million in the fight against breast cancer. To wrap up Day 1, our top fundraisers were recognized Friday evening at the Bank of America Celebration of Champions. This year, Bank of America is celebrating the accomplishments of our 3-Dayers by donating a collective $42,000 to the top fundraisers to jump start their 2024 fundraising efforts. Join us in congratulating these teams and individuals for their incredible achievements and contributions! 

We kicked off the celebration by recognizing our Rookie of the Year, Nicole A., who raised $17,284 for her first ever 3-Day! The crowd applauded her incredible contributions as she posed for a picture with Bank of America’s very own Kim Hamstead who delivered a $500 donation to kick off her 2024 fundraising.  

Bouncin’ Buckeyes was then awarded our Small but Mighty Team award after their two-person team raised a whopping $80,234, demonstrating that anything is possible with enough perseverance. Team Captain Rachel B. was awarded a $500 donation and her fellow teammate received $60 to kick-start their 2024 fundraising. Rachel individually contributed an astounding $75,111, making her this weekend’s Top Individual Fundraiser for which she was awarded another $500 donation courtesy of Bank of America. Speaking of tenacity in fundraising, our Top Fundraising 20-Mile Walker, Barbara B., raised $15,389 for her very first 3-Day! 

Our Top Fundraising Team, STEPS, was recognized for the $172,014 that all 73 members came together to raise. Team Captains Sheryl C. and Dana B. humbly accepted their $500 donation from Bank of America and their 71 teammates were each awarded $60 toward their 2024 fundraising. In their fourteen years as a team, STEPS has raised a tremendous $1,598,641 to help find the cures for breast cancer. With 73 members strong, you’d think that STEPS is the largest team, but Pink Soles in Motion boasted 97 members. Together, they raised $155,890, making them the second highest fundraising team at the 2023 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day. Thank you, teams! 

We can’t forget about our crew members who collectively raised $61,245 in the Lonestar State! From Sweep & Shuttle, our Top Individual Crew Fundraiser, Fee P., was honored for the $5,139 she raised this year at her 18th event. The Sweep & Shuttle Crew Team not only brought our Top Individual Crew Fundraiser, but also rang in as the Top Fundraising Crew Team with 20 members who came together to raise $18,160!  

We then honored our youngest fundraisers from the Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day Youth Corps, who altogether raised $7,641! Chance J. participated in his very first 3-Day and raised $1,189, making him this event’s Top Youth Corps Fundraiser. Chance will be receiving a customized Hydro Flask courtesy of Bank of America which he can use with pride. We are so grateful for and proud of our Youth Corps who continually remind us of the future we fundraise to improve. 

Whether you were a top fundraiser or hit your own fundraising goals for the 2023 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day, the work that you do and the funds that you raise are ever important. We are so grateful to each and every one of you for making the Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day so memorable and impactful. On behalf of Bank of America and Susan G. Komen, thank you for all that you do to help fight breast cancer.