February 4th is World Cancer Day. Do Something Huge.

For Susan G. Komen 3-Day® participants, donors and supporters, the goal of eliminating breast cancer from the planet is in the forefront of our minds every day. Today, on World Cancer Day, we can feel the strength of that commitment touching us from all corners of the globe, as communities around the world unite to raise universal awareness of cancer issues and educate each other about everyone’s part in creating a cancer-free future.susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk blog 60 miles world cancer day

Komen 3-Day friends, it’s a big, big world, and your dedication to the battle against breast cancer is as big as the oceans and mountains and sky. And what you’re doing is making a difference. See an event-by-event breakdown of what the 3-Day® accomplished in 2014, and witness some of the impact that Susan G. Komen® is having here: susan g. komen impact priorities challenges 2014Progress is being made, but we’re not at our destination yet, so we challenge each and every one of you to do something huge this year to bring us closer. Register for the 3-Day. Get someone to join you. Stand united with your 3-Day brothers and sisters and our entire worldwide humankind family to show that ending cancer in our lifetime isn’t just a dream, it’s an eventuality worth fighting for.

 

It’s February!

How is it already February? Well, like it or not, here we are at month number two, and that means that the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® has built up some good 2015 momentum and we are full-swing into another amazing year with our Komen 3-Day family.

Here are a few 3-Day® items to make sure you have on your radar this fabulous February!

Have you seen the brand new 3-Day commercial yet? It premiered in Michigan last week, and will be rolling out to all seven 3-Day cities over the next few months. You can check it out now on the 3-Day website, or right here.

Monthly Instagram Photo Challenge! – Last month, we introduced our monthly themed photo challenge (the theme from January was “New,” and you can see the shots everyone shared by searching #The3Day_Jan), and we’re happy to share the theme for February: susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk blog 60 miles photo challenge february taking stepsSo get those cameras snapping and show us what “Taking Steps” means to you. Don’t forget to use the hastags #The3Day, #The3Day_Feb and #DoSomethingHuge

We Want to Meet You! – We don’t want to wait until the second half of the year to see your beautiful faces, so come on out and see your 3-Day friends this month! Click over to our Meet Ups and More page on the 3-Day website and see the dozens of incredible in-person events that our local 3-Day coaches have lined up for you in February.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk blog 60 miles website calendar

And of course, keep an eye on the 3-Day Facebook and Twitter pages, where we’re posting exciting stuff every day of the year!

3-Day Blog Throwback – The Insider’s Guide

Hi there readers!

Erin D. here. In addition to being the 3-Day’s head blogger, social media mover and shaker, and occasional event staffer, I’m also a 15-time veteran walker.

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Alysssa, Jenn and me – the 3-Day social media team in action!

A year ago, we ran a series of posts on the 3-Day blog called the “Insider’s Guide to the 3-Day.” The posts were written by yours truly, as a way to share my experiences on the 3-Day, from Opening to Closing. The series was meant to serve as a way for people to get a look at various aspects of the event from the perspective of someone who has been there many times.

If you didn’t get a chance to see the Insider’s Guide series, particularly if you’re new to the 3-Day, we encourage you to click back through the posts.

The Start of Something Beautiful

Pointing, Pacing, and… Motorcycles Wearing Lingerie

Pit Stops and Cheering and Sweeps, Oh My!

3-Day Camp: Just Like a Sleepover, Only More Pink

3-Day Camp: I love the Night Life

3-Day Camp: Happy Glamping on Main Street

Over But Not Ending

I’m just one Insider, and I know that every single walker, crew member, volunteer and supporter experiences the 3-Day in a different way. We love hearing about your experiences and memories, so share them in comments or post them to the 3-Day’s Facebook page, tweet them @The3Day or tag #The3Day in your Instagrams!

Cheers,

Erin