The 2024 Susan G. Komen New England 3-Day had 800 walkers and 190 crew members who raised $2.3 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 donating $33,000 to the top fundraisers to jump start their 2025 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 who asked to remain anonymous after raising more than $10,000 for their first Susan G. Komen 3-Day®! The crowd applauded this individual for their contributions before we recognized our Top Individual Fundraiser, Anne H., for raising more than $25,000 who received a $500 donation toward her 2025 Komen 3-Day fundraising. In her seven years walking the 3-Day, she has raised over $83,000 toward breast cancer research and treatment. Anne’s team, Double Trouble, was also awarded with our Small but Mighty Team Award as the duo raised more than $40,000.
From a team of two to a team of thirty-four, we went on to celebrate our Top Fundraising Team STEPS who raised more than $66,000. Led by team captain Dana B., the largest team received a 2025 donation of $500 for their captain and a $60 donation for each team member. Team STEPS has been together for 15 years and has raised a lifetime total of over $1.8 million.
With our top fundraising walkers acknowledged, it was time to congratulate our crew, who raised a combined total of $90,039 at the 2024 New England 3-Day! Our Top Individual Crew Fundraiser, Kristin S., raised more than $9,000 this year at her 15th event, with her lifetime total surpassing $63,000. Collectively, all 20 members of the Sweep & Shuttle Crew, captained by Melissa and Ryan A. raised more than $17,000 this year, making them the Top Crew Fundraising Team.
The New England 3-Day Youth Corps showed us that it’s never too early to make a difference, surpassing an outstanding $15,000 in the fight against breast cancer. Our Top Three Youth Corps Fundraisers demonstrated how every dollar counts with just $42 separating our first and second place fundraisers. Makayla E. raised nearly $1,700 on her fourth event and first timers Ali W. and Parker C. raised more than $2,600. For her hard work, Parker will receive a 3-Day® branded Hydro Flask as a token of our appreciation and to spread awareness wherever she takes it.
Whatever your fundraising goals for the 2024 New England 3-Day, the work that you do and the funds that you raise are ever important. On behalf of Bank of America and Susan G. Komen, thank you for all that you do to help fight breast cancer!