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Breast Cancer 3-Day

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.

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.

Beneficiaries

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..

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.

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

History

Originally created and produced by Dan Pallotta in 1998 by Avon Products with production by Pallotta TeamWorks (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.