Breast Cancer 3-Day
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The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a 60-mile walk to raise funds and awareness to fight breast cancer. Frequently referred to as the 3-Day, participants commit to fundraising, training, and dedicating a three-day weekend to the event.
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[edit] About
The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a series of walks that take place in various cities nationwide. Thousands of participants travel an average of 20 miles a day during the event, raising awareness for breast cancer throughout the streets and the media nationwide.
The Breast Cancer 3-Day supports its participants before the event by providing knowledgeable coaches, training assistance, fundraising advice, and a personal fundraising webpage. During the Breast Cancer 3-Day, participants are provided with three meals a day, snacks, liquids, mobile showers, port-a-potties, tents to sleep in, safety guidelines, and 24-hour medical support.
Each participant raises a minimum of $2,200, and the net proceeds fund breast cancer research and community outreach programs.
[edit] Beneficiaries
[edit] National Philanthropic Trust
Fifteen percent of the net proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3-Day benefit the event manager, the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, a fund that provides support for breast cancer initiatives including research, treatment, prevention and education.[1].
[edit] Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Eighty-five percent of the net proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3-Day benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting to end breast cancer.[1]
[edit] Locations
The Breast Cancer 3-Day is currently held annually from August to November in the following locations: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Twin Cities, Seattle, Michigan, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Arizona and San Diego.
The 2008 series will be held in 14 cities:
| Chicago | August 8-10, 2008 |
| Boston | August 15-17, 2008 |
| Cleveland | August 22-24, 2008 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | September 5-7, 2008 |
| Seattle | September 12-14, 2008 |
| Twin Cities | September 19-21, 2008 |
| Michigan | September 26-28, 2008 |
| Washington, D.C. | October 3-5, 2008 |
| Philadelphia | October 17-19, 2008 |
| Atlanta | October 24-26, 2008 |
| Tampa Bay | October 31 - November 2, 2008 |
| Dallas/Fort Worth | November 7-9, 2008 |
| Arizona | November 14-16, 2008 |
| San Diego | November 21-23, 2008 |
[edit] History
Originally created and produced by Dan Pallotta in 1998 by Avon Products with production by Pallotta TeamWorks[2] (also producer of the California AIDSRide among other AIDS Rides around the United States, Canada and Europe. These events were sponsored by Tanqueray) the 3-Day event became independently produced by ex Pallotta Teamworks Vice President Kevin Honeycutt and Avon and became the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, a 39 mile walk over two days. Currently, the events are produced by Event 360, based in Chicago, IL.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Report card Breast Cancer 3-Day website.(PDF)) Retrieved August 13, 2008.
- ^ About Pallotta TeamWorks
