The 2010 Susan G. Komen Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day for the Cure began on a chilly morning with an emotional Opening Ceremony at Collin Creek Mall. We were handed our route cards as we walked out of Opening Ceremonies.
MILES TIMES OPEN
PIT STOP 1 2.1 8:20-9:20 a.m.
GRAB & GO A 3.3 8:40-10:00 a.m.
NEW BALANCE PIT STOP 2 5.3 9:10-11:00 a.m.
CHEERING STATION 5.7 9:15-11:15 a.m.
Creekside Baptist Church; 1105 N. Waterview Dr., Richardson
CHEERING STATION 6.6 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church; 1201 W. Beltline, Richardson
BANK OF AMERICA PIT STOP 3 7.3 9:40-12:00 p.m.
LUNCH 10.0 10:25-1:45 p.m.
ENERGIZER PIT STOP 4 13.2 11:20-3:20 p.m.
CHEERING STATION 14.0 11:45-3:45 p.m.
Border’s; 10720 Preston Rd , Dallas
AT&T PIT STOP 5 15.6 12:10-4:40 p.m.
CHEERING STATION 16.2 12:30-5:00 p.m.
Lowe’s; 11920 Inwood Rd, Dallas
CAMP 19.3 1:00 p.m.
We were greeted right out of the gates by the first of 11 private cheering stations at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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| Ricki & my shadow in the picture |
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| Our first hydrating & potty stop |
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| We took off our shoes during lunch and changed to dry socks. |
After lunch we walked along the White Rock Creek Trail before we went through the cheering station at the Border's book store where my friends from Ruidoso (Sharon & Ora Marie) were waiting on us with a sign & peanut M&M's.
After we visited with my friends we started walking along the route again and I heard someone yell "Hey Vicky" I looked around and it was a friend (Richard Cathcart) from Edmond that I hadn't seen in 15 yrs. He saw me and yelled. His wife was also walking. We saw him everyday at the cheering stations.
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| Porta Potty's were are friend for 3 days |
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| Highlight of my 1st day I found a Sonic on the route |
We arrived at camp(Brookhaven College), our home away from home for the weekend about 4:00.
We made our first day!!!
Now it was time to set up our tent, eat dinner, take a shower, go to the medical tent for our feet, & enjoy the evening entertainment.
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| Setting up camp |
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| Our cute tent |
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I'm tired |
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| He was the Dallas Blogger and highest fundraiser $7,000 |
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| Entertainment was Karaoke (he was Elvis) |
DAY 2
We arose early on Saturday morning after a VERY COLD night. We froze. We will wear more clothes to bed tomorrow night. Needed hot chocolate right away. Ricki went to Medic tent to have some more work on her feet.
Then we picked up our route cards and got start about 7:30.
MILE MARKER HOURS
PIT STOP 1 3.5 8:20-9:45 a.m.
CHEERING STATION 3.8 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Turner Hardware; 12895 Josey Ln., Farmers Branch
CHEERING STATION 6.1 9:00-10:45 a.m.
Dallas Choong/Hyun Church; 11722 Cromwell, Dallas
NEW BALANCE PIT STOP 2 6.6 9:05-11:20 a.m.
BANK OF AMERICA PIT STOP 3 9.3 9:45-12:30 p.m.
LUNCH 11.6 10:20-1:50 p.m.
GRAB & GO A 13.3 11:05-2:45 p.m.
CHEERING STATION 14.0 11:15-3:00 p.m.
Valley View Mall; Monfort @ 635: NE corner, Dallas
ENERGIZER PIT STOP 4 16.8 11:55-4:25 p.m.
AT&T PIT STOP 5 18.6 12:20-5:20 p.m.
CAMP 21.3 1:00 p.m.
Starting out we hit the Brookhaven College jogging trail. After pit stop 1 we crossed the first of 3 pedestrian bridges, where Citibank was cheering us on. There was a huge outpouring of community support along the way - more than 21 private cheering stations. The crowds were huge on Saturday and Sunday.
The New Balance cheerleaders greeted us at pit stop 2 along with the school mascot of DeGolyer Elementary.
Lunch was hosted at the Hockaday School grounds, and students were out cheering and helping direct traffic.
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| We tried to take very good care of these at every stop! |
As we passed the last public cheering station at Valley View Mall, we strolled by a continuous mile of private cheering stations - very invigorating!
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| Ricki picking out a pop sickle |
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| The dogs were even in costume |
Our personal cheering team was at this stop (Kenna)
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| Day 2 T-shirts |
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| These 2 guys were at most of the cheering stations |
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| More supporters for us |
Next we headed into the town of Addison and into the Komen Corral at pit stop 4. We crossed the Addison suspension bridge and were on to the final stretch.
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| Close to camp! |
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| Arriving at camp on Day 2 about 5:00 |
That evening, we got to camp so late that by the time we got our phones charged, visited the medic tent, ate dinner, & took a shower it was 9:00 and we were ready for bed. No entertainment tonight.
DAY 3
We began our final day of walking with a warm bus ride to Ursuline Academy about 6:15.
We were on the route by 7:00.
This was our route card.
MILE HOURS
AT&T PIT STOP 1 0.0 6:50-8:15 a.m.
GRAB & GO A 2.5 7:40-9:30 a.m.
NEW BALANCE PIT STOP 2 4.5 8:05-10:30 a.m.
CHEERING STATION 5.5 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Bank of America; 5500 Preston, Dallas
BANK OF AMERICA PIT STOP 3 8.0 9:10-12:15 p.m.
LUNCH 10.0 10:50-1:15 p.m.
CHEERING STATION 11.5 11:15-2:00 p.m.
Historic West End; N. Market St
ENERGIZER PIT STOP 4 13.0 11:30-2:45 p.m.
HOLDING 15.2 12:00 p.m
CLOSING CEREMONIES 4:30 p.m.
Sunrise brought warmer weather in the 70s and bright skies. We enjoyed a scenic route through the gorgeous Highland Park area and another tremendous day of community support all along the route.
We received many treats, stickers, bracelets, beads, water, candy and doughnuts. At the first Grab & Go we met up with Linda and Patty and walked the rest of the day with them. Our Philly friends!!
Komen had sweep vans to pick us up if we were injured or just tired and not able to make it to the next stop. They were decorated to the hilt.
Lunch was at the beautiful Reverchon Park with a pink fire truck for all of us to sign and take pictures with.
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| Coming into lunch only 6 miles left |
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| This was our meeting spot she didn't really need transport. LOL |
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| I guess I was having fun! |
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| Letting my feet relax at lunch |
We exited lunch on Katy Trail and crossed into the historic West End. We passed the American Airlines Center, the JFK Memorial and Pioneer Plaza into pit stop 4 at Main Street Garden.
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| Lots of photo opps downtown |
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| One of the traffic crew that keep us safe |
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| I was hoping to catch a ride! |
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| Biker support group offered us beers! |
The final miles took us through Deep Ellum and ended at the Cotton Bowl.
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| More colorful supporters! |
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| You can do anything with a Diet Coke!! |
We came in around 215 out of 2800 walkers at 1:00. Closing Ceremony's didn't start until 4:30 after the last walker came in. We had time to cheer the other walkers in, collect our bags & take lots of pictures.
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| Eskimo Shirts for 3rd Day |
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| Survivors got pink shirts. Linda is a survivor. |
As we were waiting for the Closing Ceremony's they were rocking outside.
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| Cheering for the meal crew! |
Traffic crew
Walkers behind us!
Walkers in front of us!
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| Announcing that Dallas had raised over $7 million |
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| An incredible journey with my sister |
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| Shoe salute for the survivors |
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| Survivors in Pink |
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| Last time to raise the 3Day flag in Dallas |
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| Meeting up with our family ( Kenna & Don) |
Three reason why I walked
- I walked for my sister's health
- I walked for my family & friends who have dealt or will deal with breast cancer
- I walked for the challenge of walking 60 miles in 3 days
- 3 pairs of shoes $300
- 1 airline ticket to Dallas 100
- Duffel bag 30
- Registration 90
- A cure for Breast Cancer Priceless
- Six months of training
- 660 miles walked
- 220 hours of walking
What an incredible accomplishment, Vicky! Congrats to you and your sister for completing such an awesome goal! So proud of you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a woman!!! Your pictures were great! I felt like I was there. I am very proud of you for many reasons.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Vicky, Congratulations! What an amazing and beneficial experience!
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