The 2024 Susan G. Komen 3-Day Season Was One to Remember!

After 21 years of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®, we’re looking back at 2024 with tremendous joy and gratitude. This year, the Pink Bubble gathered in four cities, boasting a total of 3,900 walkers and 970 crew members who raised a staggering $13.2 million in the fight against breast cancer. For the very first time, walkers could partake in 20, 40 or 60 miles in each city where we made incredible connections, remembered those we walk for at the Honor Ceremony, and celebrated our momentous achievement at the Finish Line Festival. It is because of you that 2024 has taken us a step closer to finding the cures for breast cancer. 

First and foremost, we would like to thank each and every one of you who joined us as a walker, crew, volunteer, or supporter. With each step, donation or hours crewed, you have provided critical funding for research, care, and advocacy so that we lose less of the people we love to breast cancer. We would also like to thank our National Presenting Sponsor Bank of America who awarded our top fundraisers and raffle winners with over $33,000 for their 2025 fundraising! Lastly, thank you to our National Series Sponsors XPO, Walgreens, Mohawk, and Nature’s Bounty for showing up in our fight. From transporting those incredible massage chairs, to offering soft cushions to sit on at lunch and incredible giveaways at Finish Line Festival, everyone at the Komen 3-Day is grateful for your support.

That being said, let’s recount the incredible 2024 3-Day® season hosted by the lovely Cati Diamond Stone, Beverly Kruse and Lori Maris!

New England

We kicked off the 2024 3-Day season on August 23rd in historic Boston where 800 walkers and 190 crew members of the Pink Bubble gathered to participate in the momentous event! Together, the walkers and crew raised a total of $2.3 million in the campaign against breast cancer. Walkers spent three days enjoying sunshine along the Boston route, experiencing historic sites, beautiful suburbs, and unique landmarks that make the city so special. We honored our New England 3-Day Top Fundraisers and celebrated our Crew Impact Award winners and Milestone Award winner for their incredible achievements and contributions to the breast cancer cause. Bank of America hosted a raffle to reward five randomly selected participants with a $250 donation for their 2025 fundraising efforts!

For a more in-depth recap of the 2024 New England 3-Day, click here. 

Denver

From the coast to the mountains, the 3-Day made its way to the Mile High City for September 27–29, where the Pink Bubble collectively raised $2.3 million in the name of breast cancer treatment and essential services. 700 walkers and 220 crew came together to experience the scenic Denver route with a day in Boulder. In Boulder, walkers got to experience a never-before-seen route through the beautiful city with unbelievable views of the Rocky Mountains. 

Take a deeper look into our return to Denver here and learn more about our Top Fundraisers, Crew Impact Award winner, and Milestone Award winner.

Dallas/Fort Worth

Next up, the Pink Bubble headed down south to the Lone Star State on November 1–3 to paint Dallas/Fort Worth pink! Together, 625 walkers and 220 crew raised a total of $2.2 million for breast cancer research, community health, patient care and advocacy. Through rain and shine on the route, our courageous walkers persisted with smiles on their faces and passion in their hearts. We also took a moment to recognize long-time 3-Day walkers Ralph and George, who hung up their walking shoes this year after many years with the 3-Day. In the days following the Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day, Ralph passed away and the Pink Bubble will continue to honor and celebrate his life.

We celebrated the incredible Top Fundraisers including our Top Fundraising Team, STEPS, whose 84 members contributed an astounding $170,000 to the breast cancer cause. Get to know our inspiring Crew Impact Award and Milestone Award winners, and dive deeper into the memorable weekend at the Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

San Diego

We wrapped up the 2024 3-Day season in San Diego on November 15–17, where 1,850 walkers and 340 crew members raised $6.4 million! We were joined by an outpouring of community support along the San Diego route by the San Diego Police Department, local businesses, high school cheerleaders, and more! We spent Friday evening celebrating our Top Fundraisers, Crew Impact Award winner, and Milestone Award winner before Bank of America raffled off a $250 donation to five more participants for their 2025 fundraising efforts!

36 participants were adorned with gold lanyards after participating in the 3-Day in all four cities this year! Those who could be spotted wearing their well-earned swag were Melissa M., Julie J., Jeannie A., Leslie T., Carolyn P., Karin E., Nancy S., Kathryn L., Carol B., Kathy H., Susan T., Beth N., Glen D., Peggy P., Karen R., Jim H., Nancy M., Janet S., Kat C., Kris D., Jennifer S., Suzanne S., Mary C., Barbara B., Patricia A., Rob I., Stephen Y., Brooke K., Karen S.-N., Marilyn F.-S., Davida T., Nancy S., Daniel T., Johanna B., Andrea S., Travis S. We wrapped up the season amongst the beautiful palm trees at the Closing Ceremony and reminisced about all the incredible memories made at the San Diego 3-Day.

Thank you for making the Pink Bubble a part of your year and we look forward to seeing you again in 2025!

New Year’s Resolutions from the 3-Day Team

As we kick off this new year, and the new decade, there is no time like the present to set your goals and plans for 2020. Whether yours are personal or professional, for this month or more long-term, setting goals help you make the most of your year. If you haven’t yet, it’s also the perfect time to commit 3 days and join our 3-Day family!

Take inspiration from your 3-Day coaches and team as you set your own 2020 resolutions.

Coach Liz

I am starting early, so it’s not really a traditional New Year’s Resolution, but I am going to get back into shape and start working out every day. Wish me luck!

Coach Molly

I will do my part to help spread the pink bubble cheer all year long! I also want to write once a day, either on my blog, in my journal or a letter/card/postcard!

Stephanie from Susan G. Komen

While I don’t make official resolutions, I DO want to make some changes, so I’m going to start small. I will be focusing on one small thing I can change that will make a difference. The first thing I’m going to do is start getting up 30 minutes earlier. This will give me time to plan my day, work out and have breakfast without feeling rushed to jump on the computer and start working! Who is joining me?

Coach Gayla

My 2020 New Year’s Resolution is to utilize my Fitbit and all of its amazing tools, like tracking exercise, steps, water and calorie intake. Here’s to accountability in the biggest way!

Coach Tisho

I want to spend more time riding my new bike. Her name is Ladybug! She’s my first real bike (unless you count the one that I got when I was 9 but that was over 35 years ago! )

Coach Amy

My 2020 resolution is simple: To shine bright.

It’s inspired by this quote that I love…

“A good life is a not a place at which you arrive, it is a lens through which you see and create the world.” — Jonathan Fields

Coach Heather

I will be taking my “I Choose ME” campaign one step further and buying a new home!

Erin from Susan G. Komen

I am going to drink more water and give up soda!

 

Are you committing 3 days in 2020? What are your goals and resolutions for the year?

Tell us in the comments!

New Year’s Resolutions: Your 3-Day Coaches’ 2019 Goals

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Happy 2019! As we start this New Year, it’s the perfect time to set your goals and plans for 2019. Whether yours are personal or professional, for this month or more long-term, setting goals help you make the most of your year. If you haven’t yet, it’s also the perfect time to commit to 60-miles and join our 3-Day family!

In the meantime, take inspiration from your 3-Day coaches as you set your own 2019 resolutions…

Coach Gina

One of my goals for 2019 is to slow down, breathe more and keep practicing self-care. I want to make sure the moments don’t slip by, as the small moments (like the ones with my family!) can end up being the most important ones.

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Coach Kiki

But I try to create new habits/actions/behaviors throughout the year. This year, I’m hoping to incorporate yoga and meditation into my weekly health routine. I also plan to hydrate more often when on-event, as well as remember to reapply sunscreen (see above)!

Coach Staci

I’m going to start running again! And I have an epic trip to Alaska planned for 2019! We’ll do DeNali National Park and other day trips out of Anchorage followed by a 7-day cruise down the coast to Vancouver.

For the 3-Day, I want to make 2019 San Diego 3-Day even bigger and better than ever! I hope to help more walkers and crew experience the life-changing journey and leave their mark on the world!

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Coach Gayla

Since I’m registered to walk the New England 3-Day in 2019, my resolution is to attend a different training walk every week. I challenge every Texas training walk leader to surprise me with creative areas because I’m willing to travel. Be on the lookout for the training walks I will post, too!

Coach Heather

2018 was a year of MAJOR life changes for me. In 2019, I am hoping to focus on “me,” as selfish as that can sound. Self-care is important, and in order for 2019.

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Coach Tisho

For 2019 my chosen word is “focus.” It’s going to be an exciting year with our New England event coming back and more awesome changes ahead, so I want to really be able to focus on the moment I’m in and not get too caught up in all the other moving parts of life.

Coach Stephanie

I’m hoping to get out and volunteer more!

Coach Jennifer

I want to help more people LOVE their experience on the 3-Day journey and raise as much money as we can in the fight to end breast cancer.

Personally, I’d like to learn to play my guitar like Sheryl Crow and grow more yummy things in my garden 🙂

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Coach Amy

For 2019, a quote that will inspire me to keep sprinkling my love is:

“Breathe love.

Be Love.

Give Love.

Do Love.”

How will you spread love in 2019? What else are you committing to for 2019? Tell us in the comments! Then, commit to joining us on this amazing 60-mile journey in 2019. We can’t wait to have you in our 3-Day family!