Oct 8, 2008 10:11 am US/Eastern
Support The Breast Cancer 3-Day Walkers
PHILADELPHIA (Barkley) ―
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here and in two weeks thousands of people will walk 60 miles in the Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3-Day, October 17-19, to raise awareness about breast cancer and help find a cure for this devastating disease.
This year, more than 200,000 women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will lose their lives to this disease. A woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 3 minutes; and every 13 minutes, the disease claims another life. The participants of the Breast Cancer 3-Day are taking a stand against those statistics. Please let me know if you would like any additional information about the event or breast health. I'm happy to help coordinate interviews with participants who have compelling stories or with one of our national spokespeople.
Thousands of men and women will soon fill the streets for the 2008 Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3-Day, a 60-mile, three-day journey that raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research, education, and community outreach programs. Community members not participating in the Breast Cancer 3-Day are encouraged to support the thousands of walkers and volunteer crew members. Here are five ways you can be part of the Breast Cancer 3-Day coming to Philadelphia on October 17-19.
1.) Give Them a Hand – When you see Breast Cancer 3-Day participants walking through your community, give them a standing ovation. Cheer, clap, wave, or honk your horn to let them know you appreciate their efforts.
2.) Visit a Cheering Station – Make a sign and visit one of the official Cheering Stations along the route. A little encouragement goes a long way. Locations are posted at www.The3Day.org.
Friday, October 17:
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Chestnut Hill
Germantown Avenue (between E Gravers Lane & Abington Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19119
11:45 am - 4:15 pm
McMichael Park
Henry & Midvale Avenues
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Saturday, October 18:
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Main Street Manayunk
Between Gay Street & Cotton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
S. 2nd Street
between South & Lombard Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Sunday, October 19:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lancaster Avenue (between Railroad Avenue & Penn Street)
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
3.) Make a Donation – You can still donate to a walker or make a general donation at www.The3Day.org. The money raised will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund for research, education, and community outreach programs.
4.) Create a Sign – Walkers will journey through various neighborhoods over the course of three days. In case your neighborhood is on the route, make a sign or be prepared to offer ice or a run through your hose to help keep walkers cool and motivated.
5.) Check it Out – Visit the Opening or Closing Ceremony to see what the Breast Cancer 3-Day is all about, while showing the walkers you care.
Opening Ceremony:
Friday, October 17, 7:00 a.m.
Willow Grove Park Mall
2500 Moreland Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Closing Ceremony:
Sunday, October 19, 5:30 p.m.
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
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