In honor of Valentine’s Day, the 14 things we love about the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® are…
- The Pink Bubble
We love the Pink Bubble! There’s nothing quite like it; the love that it brings, the joy that it radiates, and the impact it makes is unlike anything else. The Pink Bubble is more than just a group of people dedicated to ending breast cancer, it is a true testament of the impact of unity and an example of how we should all show up in our daily lives. The Pink Bubble is love.
- Advancing Research
We love that there has been a 43% decline in the breast cancer death rate since Komen’s founding in 1982. We love our leading research programs which amplify patient voices so that everyone is heard as we continue to investigate this disease. Our efforts have contributed to 2,800 research grants in 47 states, the District of Columbia and 24 countries. There have been 550 clinical trials and we’ve researched breast cancer disparities & inequalities, hereditary, triple negative and metastatic breast cancer, vaccines & immunotherapy, and more. We love that we will never give up.
- Providing Treatment and Support
We love that we don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk (literally). The dollars that we raise at the Komen 3-Day contribute to helping people battling breast cancer. The Komen patient care center offers free, personalized support to patients, caregivers and family members, including education, emotional support, financial assistance, help accessing care and more.
- Honoring our Loved Ones
We love being able to honor survivors, thrivers, and those who have lost their lives to this wretched disease. Between the Honor Ceremony, the Remembrance Tent, and hearing one another’s stories, the 3-Day® is an opportunity to stand together and honor the fighters in our lives.
- Advocating for Health Equity
We love advocating for health equity and taking strides toward a future where everyone receives the care they deserve. Everyone is at risk of breast cancer, but some of us are at higher risk than others. That’s why Komen is working to eliminate barriers to care for individuals and communities experiencing breast health inequities now and in the future.
- Exploring Fun Cities
We love everywhere the 3-Day takes us! Exploring the rich history of New England, the scenic views of Denver, the cowboy culture of Dallas/Fort Worth, and the coastline of San Diego while creating a better future is the ultimate girl’s weekend. There’s so much to see wherever the 3-Day takes us.
- Pit Stops
We love everything about pit stops! We’re talking fun themes and decorations, delicious snacks, kind crew, refreshments to keep us hydrated, and porta potties galore. Pit stops are crucial to an immersive and safe 3-Day experience.
- Fun Outfits
We love all the outfits at the 3-Day! From team shirts and exciting costumes to pink nails and memorial pins, it is always fun to see what everyone wears to the 3-Day. The community is so creative and finds exactly what works for them!
- Sweep Vans
We love a sweep van! Sweep vans make sure that we all complete the 60 miles, even if a few are spent in the back seat of a themed vehicle rather than on our feet. Sometimes we need a bit of assistance and sweep vans make it fun!
- Bank of America Massage Chairs
After 20 miles of walking, we love a massage chair more than we’ve ever loved anything else. Our incredible national presenting sponsor, Bank of America, gives us fuzzy slippers and some much-needed pampering after a day spent on our feet.
- Mac & Cheese
We love 3-Day mac & cheese. Nothing more needs to be said.
- Our Sponsors
We love our sponsors! Bank of America, XPO, Mohawk, Nature’s Bounty, Walgreens, READY, and Expedia are crucial to making the 3-Day the incredible experience that it is. We love knowing that our sponsors cheer us on along the way and are committed to ending breast cancer alongside us.
- Cheering Stations
We love cheering stations! Seeing a group of people there to support the walkers takes our minds off our blisters for a moment and reminds us to keep going. They keep the energy up along the route and inspire us to walk one step at a time.
- YOU!?
Whether you walk, crew, volunteer, cheer, or donate, you are the backbone of the 3-Day and you are so loved. Without you, the progress we’ve made to ending breast cancer wouldn’t be possible. You raise the funds, you walk the miles, you bring the Pink Bubble spirit, and you change the lives of countless men and women. You are the 3-Day and we love you for all that you are and all that you do.
