This weekend (Sept 26-28) is the big event, the reason we have this website, and the reason we’ve worked oh so hard this year. For those of you just learning about Team WICKED, please take a minute to check out the information on each team member. All 11 of us have worked to raise a minimum of $2,200 each! As a team we have raised over $25,000! That’s more than some people earn at a job in a year! That’s an awesome accomplishment that we should all be proud of!

If you are looking for details about the walk, cheering stations, route, closing ceremonies etc please go to www.the3day.org and then go to the section called Supporter Info, click on Michigan and you will be ready to go! There is a ton of information, read carefully!

Congratulations Team WICKED! Looking forward to seeing those Pink and Black stripped socks out on the 60 mile route!

Congratulations Karen! Please join me in giving Karen a big High Five! She has completed the minimum fundraising amount to walk this weekend! She has worked very hard this year participating in events and asking for donations!

Congratulations to all of Team WICKED! They are all done with minimum fundraising and ready to walk 60 miles this weekend!!!!!! Great Job Ladies & Gentlemen!

Congratulations Tom!
Please take a minute to notice that the Tom is the 10th member of Team WICKED to complete the minimum fundraising amount! With over a week to spare!

Lets keep up the high fives and encouragment for one more team member!

Reminder… This concert is just over a week away! If you have not made your plans to attend, write it on your calendar asap! We can’t wait to see you there! Also note: Tickets can be purchased in advance for the show by going to the Performance Networks web site www.performancenetwork.org or by calling their box office.

Thanks again for all of your love and support!

Live Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Webcam
Your loved ones are just a click away thanks to the LIVE Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Webcam! The webcam will be available for viewing between the hours of 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday during the event. Visit this page during the event to access the link to the webcam. (Video only. No audio.)

Before the Event
Getting ready for the Breast Cancer 3-Day is a big job. Here are some ways to support your participant before the big day arrives.

• Write a letter expressing your love and support to your walker, which we’ll deliver to them on the event at the 3-Day Camp Post Office. (Envelopes only, please. No boxes or large packages. Mail must be postmarked no later than September 16th in order to ensure delivery at the 3-Day Camp Post Office. Any mail that is not retrieved by the walker by October 1st will be destroyed.)
  Please send letters to:
  Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Post Office
  ATTN: INSERT NAME OF PARTICIPANT
  P.O. Box 112
  Brighton, MI 48116
• Organize a group to host your very own Cheering Station. (Call us at 800.996.3DAY for more information.)
• Organize a group of Camp Angels to assist participants with setting up and striking tents and unloading gear. (Call us at 800.996.3DAY for more information.)

Opening Ceremony
The Breast Cancer 3-Day begins early Friday morning with the Opening Ceremony. This celebration is not just for participants. Friends and family are highly encouraged to attend. There will be a group stretch to warm-up the body, and inspirational speakers who will warm-up the spirit – all leading up to an exciting and emotional send-off! After the Opening Ceremony is over, participants will begin walking the 60-mile route and start a journey of a lifetime. It will be made all that more special if you are there to help send them off with smiles and encouragement.

Friday, September 26

Oakland Community College – Orchard Ridge
27055 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Schedule for the Day:
4:30 am – Crew members should arrive.
6:00 am – 6:30 am – Walkers should arrive.
7:00 am – Opening Ceremony begins with community stretching.

 Cheering Stations
Cheering Stations are a great way to show your support along the route to encourage walkers and let them know that you are with them every step of the way. Seeing familiar faces cheering them on can provide that extra burst of energy that gets them to take that next step or go the next mile. Create banners, hold up signs, bring some music and make some noise – anything to make them smile, get energized and keep walking.

Friday, September 26:

8:00 am – 11:15 am
Heartland Marketplace Shopping Plaza  
Northeast corner of Farmington Road and 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills

11:45 am – 4:45 pm
North Ridge Commons Shopping Plaza  
8 Mile between Farmington Road and Gill Road
Livonia  
      
Saturday, September 27:

10:30 am – 3:00 pm      
Downtown Plymouth  
Penniman and Main Streets
Plymouth  

12:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Frank’s Nursery Lot  
36630 5 Mile Rd. (for Frank’s Nursery and CVS Pharmacy)
Livonia 
      
Sunday, September 28:

7:30 am – 10:00 am
Mid 5 Center  
South West corner of 5 Mile Road and Middlebelt Road
Livonia  

Camp
Our campsite is meant to be a special place for your participants to relax, reflect and bond with the Breast Cancer 3-Day community. To help us maintain a safe, secure and organized campsite for your loved ones, we ask that you respect our “no visitors” policy. Also, if you wish to call your walker or crew member, please do not call after 9:00 pm “lights out,” when camp is a quiet zone.

Closing Ceremony
After three days and 60 miles, participants will take a final and incredibly emotional victory walk into the Closing Ceremony. Friends, family and supporters should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site at least one hour early to get the best view of the program. Please allow extra travel time due to expected congestion at the site.

All walkers and crew members should remain in the Participant Holding Area where they will receive a victory shirt, cheer on fellow walkers and crew members and celebrate one last time together before their dramatic victory walk. The Participant Holding area is CLOSED to spectators. If you wish to meet with a participant before the Ceremony begins, please have them meet you at the Closing Ceremony site. All participants must return to the Holding Area no later than 5:00 pm in order to join the victory walk.

Sunday, September 28th Schedule:
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Walkers arrive at Holding Area
4:30 pm: Spectators arrive and should head directly to the stage 
5:00 pm: Participants begin lining up for victory walk
5:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies begin

The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124

Driving Directions:

From the North:
Take M-39 [Southfield Fwy] South and exit at Rotunda Drive (Exit 5)
Turn RIGHT onto Rotunda Drive
Turn RIGHT on Oakwood Boulevard
The Henry Ford will be on the right hand side parking is available at the museum ad across the street on designated Ford Motor Company parking lots.

From the South:
Take M-39 [Southfield Fwy] North and exit at Rotunda Drive (Exit 5)
Turn LEFT onto Rotunda Drive
Turn RIGHT on Oakwood Boulevard
The Henry Ford will be on the right hand side parking is available at the museum ad across the street on designated Ford Motor Company parking lots.

Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day spectators are encouraged to arrive early to secure a parking spot. The Henry Ford has offered spectators a $5 off coupon for admission to the Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village on Sunday, September 28. Be sure to take advantage of this great offer at America’s greatest history attraction!

After the Event
Your participant has participated in two emotional celebrations, a challenging 60-mile journey and a life-changing experience in just three days. Now, it’s time to go back home. Here are some tips on how to help your walker make a smooth transition back to their daily routine.

• Encourage your participant to share the Breast Cancer 3-Day experience.
• If you can’t attend the Closing Ceremony, be sure to ask how much money was raised!
• Share the newspaper articles or news footage that you’ve collected over the weekend.  

Get ready to do it all over again! Maybe you’ll be joining Breast Cancer 3-Day in 2009!

**All from http://the3day.org**

Congratulations to Dana! She has completed the minimum fundraising for this year’s walk! She still has reusable grocery bags for sale! She has worked very hard this year to reach her goal!

Please join me in congruatulating Dana in all of her efforts this year! Just two more teammates to finish up fundraising!

Come out and see the show! Its going to be an awesome show with some amazing talent! As you will see, this is a benefit concert for the breast cancer 3 Day! Please come and support this great cause! What better way to spend your evening on September 19th! See flyer for more details! and as always, feel free to spread the word!

Thanks Friends!

Take a minute to check out this flyer! passionate about pink

Congratulations Kelly! Kelly has completed her fundraising for the 2008 walk! We are all very proud of the hard work she has done to get this far. This is Kelly’s first year participating, so she learned many things.

Please join me in congratulating Kelly in a job well done! We are looking forward to the walk this year! Just a couple more teammates to finish up fundraising!

Congratulations to our generous Team Leader! She has completed her minimum fundraising amount! Lets all remember that she’s been a great help to the team in both fundraising and knowledge.

Once again, please join me in congratulating her! This has been a long year, and we are all very proud of the hard work that is being done.