Local walkers in the Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation were Cathy Davis and Trish Weaver of Hudson, Ginny McGrath of Onsted, and Amy Keefe of Brooklyn.

On August 11th, 12th, and 13th 4 local women joined over 2400 people at the Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. They walked 60 miles over 3 days to raise breast cancer awareness and to raise money for breast cancer research, screening, and treatment. This year’s event in Michigan alone raised over 5.9 million dollars. Local walkers were Cathy Davis and Trish Weaver of Hudson, Ginny McGrath of Onsted, and Amy Keefe of Brooklyn. The event started at 6:30 am on Aug 11th with opening ceremonies on the lake at the Stoney Creek Metropark and ended with an emotional closing ceremony at the Metrobeach Metropark on Lake St Clair. Along the way, walkers were supported by hundreds of volunteer crew members who provided food, water and snack stops, gear transport, portable showers and restrooms, safety on the streets, and medical services. They received hot meals for breakfast and supper and sack lunches. Their home away from home every night was a 6' x 7' tent. Each walker committed to raising at least $2,200 and spent months training for this event. Although all 4 suffered aches, pains, and many blisters, all 4 say they will participate again next year. At each 3-day thousands of men and women walk 20 miles a day for 3 days to battle breast cancer 1 step at a time. For some the event is a tribute to those lost to breast cancer, for others it’s a rally for those still fighting the disease, and for many it’s a celebration of their lives as breast cancer survivors. Whatever their inspiration, all walkers have the same goal: to raise money, to save lives, to put an end to breast cancer. For more information on the Breast Cancer 3-Day visit: www.the3day.org. 

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