Our 3-Day Experience</h1> <article> <h1>Our 3-Day Experience</h1> <p>Laurie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:11:46 +0000</p> <p><center></center></p> <p><i>Note: This post is a revised version of what was sent to us recapping the walk. We will be updating with our own pictures and stories soon. We just wanted to get something up here for you guys! The picture above is of Nikki and I walking out of Southfork Ranch taken by one of the “Walker Stalkers” that followed us around all three days. We are behind the woman in the white sweatshirt.</i></p> <p>We did it! We gave our heart, soul, sweat and tears for three days and created some remarkable memories along the way.</p> <p>It all began with an inspiring Opening Ceremony at Southfork Ranch in Parker, TX. With the theme song from “Dallas” kicking off our journey. We were greeted by a beautiful sunrise over the ranch, complete with views of the resident horses and bulls. Friday’s route took us through Plano, Richardson, Dallas and Murphy, where support from the community was all around and excited cheers from local elementary school students put an extra spring in our step! </p> <p>Saturday morning was chilly as Santa greeted us for breakfast in camp. As we headed out for a 20.7-mile route the weather warmed up and there was not a cloud in the sky. The scenic route took us through Carrollton, Plano and Dallas on numerous park trails, and we enjoyed lunch at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Some pink unicorns were even spotted, as male crew members got in to the Breast Cancer 3-Day spirit! The cheering stations seemed endless, as crowds came out to support our efforts. Thousands of hugs were shared by both walkers and crew.</p> <p>On Sunday, there was excitement in the air as we left Timberglen Park for the final day of our journey. We made our way through Addison, Dallas and University Park in an incredible 17.9 miles. It all culminated with a beautiful Closing Ceremony at picturesque Southern Methodist University.</p> <p>The money we raised will go a long way to help Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund save lives.</p> <p>Thank you for all of the support of our family and friends. Without you we would not have been able to do this. We had an incredible time, met some amazing people, and feel so accomplished. We will update you soon with more details!</p> </article> <article> <h1>1 More Day!</h1> <p>Laurie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:52:52 +0000</p> <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thank you so much to everone who has supported Nikki & I throughout our journey this year. We have been working hard to raise money and train for the event, and we cannot believe it is almost here… just one more day! </p> <p>Our matching funds just hit yesterday, and we have raised over $6000 together! With the addition of our four new team members, we raised over $15,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. I feel very accomplished and ready to walk the 60 miles. </p> </td> </tr> </table> <p>I’ve mentioned the Cheering Stations and Opening/Closing Ceremonies in the past, but if you missed those posts I suggest you check out the <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DF_supporter">SUPPORTER GUIDE</a> for the 2008 DFW event. There you will be able to find directions to both ceremonies, as well as the cheering stations for all 3 days. </p> <p>Also, there will be a Live Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Webcam:</p> <blockquote><p>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.) </p> </blockquote> <p>I am sure Nikki, Summer, Courtney, Karen, Ana & I will drop by to wave to all of our supporters, friends and family during those two days. Right now I am washing clothes and getting ready to pack my bag. Also, I will be posting photos all three days from my Blackberry onto <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=1131559103">Facebook</a>, so be sure to add me as a friend before tomorrow if you’d like to be one of the first to view our experience as it happens. We will also post all of the photos later next week after we get a chance to rest.</p> <p>Thanks again, and we’ll see you all after the walk: 60 Miles or BUST!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Congratulations to our Breast Cancer CHI winner!</h1> <p>Laurie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:09:47 +0000</p> <p><center></center><br /> Last month I hosted a giveaway for a <a href="http://laviedelaurie.com/2008/09/30/win-a-2008-chi-pink-limited-edition-breast-cancer-awareness-flat-iron/">2008 Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness CHI</a> here and at <a href="http://laviedelaurie.com">La Vie de Laurie</a>. I received almost 300 entries, and lots of great comments. Thank you to everyone that came by and left a comment and donated to my Breast Cancer 3-Day walk.</p> <p><center></p> <h2>The winner is: Melissa DeLuca!</center> </h2> <p>She said:</p> <blockquote><p>I have naturally curly hair and nothing seems to get it straight. I’d love to win. Pink is my favorite color too!</p> </blockquote> <p>She was contacted earlier this week and has provided me with her address for delivery. It is on it’s way via USPS Priority Mail, and will probably make it by the time we finish our <a href="http://the3day.org/goto/laurieb">60 mile walk</a> this weekend. Congratulations, Melissa!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Breast Cancer Totes</h1> <p>Laurie — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:21:52 +0000</p> <p>Yesterday Nikki and I met up with Lynne, <a href="http://sewingmom.com">The Sewing Mom</a>, who also lives locally. She makes beautiful handmade totes, and was sweet enough to make us some special Breast Cancer totes for the 3-Day. She makes a variety of sizes and styles. If you are interested, go visit her blog and take a look at her newest creations. I only wish I were as talented. We love the extra details, like the special pockets inside and out and the bows on each side. These bags are high quality and huge too– Nikki carried her laptop to work in hers today. We both commented that they easily could be sold in a boutique. Here are a few pictures:</p> <p><center></p> <p></center></p> <p>If you like these, be sure to go visit Lynne and admire her other bags. I’m sure she might be willing to do a custom bag especially for you. </p> </article> <article> <h1>Grab your binoculars and come cheer us on!</h1> <p>Laurie — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:04:16 +0000</p> <p>There are only 7 days until the Breast Cancer 3-Day. Yay! I have been spending a lot of time in sporting goods and hunting stores lately buying gear for the event. Last week we purchased new sleeping bags and Therm-a-rest self-inflating air mattresses. We’re almost all ready to go. Don’t forget you can come out and see us at Cheering Stations across the Metroplex starting next Friday, November 7. If you come out, be sure to grab a pair of binoculars.</p> <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>If you don’t have a pair, you can buy one of Nikon’s All Terrain Binoculars and get a $50 gift card if you purchase one of the Monarch ATB binoculars, and a $25 gift card when you get either a Trailblazer ATB, an Action Extreme ATB, or a ProStaff binocular. I could sure use that money for extra gear. Nikon Pro Gear offers a variety of high-quality men’s and women’s outdoor and casual garments, optics accessories and other high performance gear… just the kind of things we could use for long-distance walking.</td> </tr> </table> <p>The <a href="http://www.nikonpromo.com/">Nikon ATB Promotion</a> runs through December 31.</p> <p><center>This post is sponsored by <a href="http://www.nikonhunting.com/atb-binoculars-promotion.html">Nikon</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Congratulations to our Lean Cuisine Lunch Tote Winner!</h1> <p>Laurie — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:03:39 +0000</p> <p><center><br /> <h2>The winner is… Emily Smith!</h2> <p></center></p> <p>She said:</p> <blockquote><p> I love all the Lean Cuisines in the first tote! </p> </blockquote> <p><center></p> <p></center></p> <p>She has been contacted via e-mail for her address and will be sent the multi-colored tote. Don’t forget, <a href="http://www.leancuisine.com/Komen2008/Index.aspx?Source=10078003">you can buy your own Lean Cuisine Breast Cancer Lunch Tote</a> on their website for $9.95. $5 of every lunch tote goes to Susan G. Komen.</p> <p>Thanks to everyone for participating and spreading the word. Come back soon to see our next giveaway! You still have time to enter our giveaway to win a 2008 Limited Edition CHI hair straightener and bag <a href="http://our3day.com/2008/10/01/win-a-2008-chi-pink-limited-edition-breast-cancer-awareness-flat-iron/">here</a>. </p> </article> <article> <h1>Team Shirts for the Breast Cancer 3-Day!</h1> <p>Laurie — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:52:22 +0000</p> <p>I found some awesome pink camo t-shirts online a month ago that I was going to order for our team so that we could be unified during our garage sale and the actual Breast Cancer 3-Day event. When we found out how much they were going to cost, we weren’t so sure we wanted to move forward with them. We’ve all been working hard to fundraise all year and are strapped for cash ourselves. That’s when Courtney got with her contact, Charlotte from <a href="http://airmarkusa.com">Airmark Industries</a>, who was able to find us the same t-shirts for a pretty big discount. We even ordered matching green ones with a pink logo for our significant others. </p> <p></p> <p>We love the shirts and more so the fabulous service we received from Charlotte. If you are looking for some awesome and reasonable custom team t-shirts for the Breast Cancer 3-Day, I definitely suggest you get in contact with her. She is fast, friendly and affordable. Here is her info:</p> <blockquote><p>Charlotte Dendy<br /> Airmark Industries, Inc.<br /> mail to: PO Box 3370 • Brownwood , TX 76803<br /> ship to: 5701 E Hwy 377 • Brownwood , TX 76802<br /> tel: 800-364-5544 x.216 • fax: 800-364-1998<br /> charlotte@airmarkusa.com • www.airmarkusa.com</p> </blockquote> </article> <article> <h1>Yard Sale Photos</h1> <p>Laurie — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:36:00 +0000</p> <p><center></center></p> <p>Courtney took a bunch of photos at our team garage sale last weekend. Check out <a href="http://www1.snapfish.com/share/p=145131223911850413/l=431813703/g=100086035/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB">her photo album for more</a>!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Yard Sale Results!</h1> <p>Laurie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:13:16 +0000</p> <table> <tr> <td>Is anyone tired of me talking about the 3-Day yet? There is less than a month to go, so it’s almost here! We had our final fundraiser yesterday and we feel like it was a success. We started our “Yard Sale for the Cure” around 7 AM. Courtney had an awesome sign and hats made up (look for pictures later today). We also had team t-shirts done, but they didn’t make it in time for the sale. We’ll have them in time for the walk though! We made over $500, and didn’t have a whole lot of big ticket items.</td> <td></td> </tr> </table> <p>We had a few really nice people drive by and donate which felt awesome, in addition to a man who came by to tell us about his wife who passed away from breast cancer. It was so sad. He went back to his car to leave, and then came back and brought us a bag of pink Pepperidge Farm cookies. We were all really moved and touched. We also had survivors come by, in addition to Linda and Grace who work the route on the event and Jan who drives one of the sweep vans on event. It was awesome to hear first hand some of things we have to look forward to and get some tips. We were so glad that they stopped by to share their stories with us.</p> <p>With the event just around the corner, I’d also like to share the <b>Cheering Stations</b> that you can come by and meet us at during our journey. We would love to see you and get your support!</p> <blockquote><p> 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. </p> <p>Friday, November 7:</p> <p>9:00 am - 10:30 am<br /> Collin Creek Crossing (Syms & Hobby Lobby)<br /> 800 - 900 West 15th Street, Plano<br /> Please park in parking spaces closest to 15th St.</p> <p>12:45 pm - 5:00 pm<br /> Albertson’s<br /> 4625 Frankford Rd., Dallas<br /> Please do not park in front of other stores </p> <p>Saturday, November 8:</p> <p>7:30 am - 9:45 am<br /> Carrollton Plaza Supermarket<br /> 3040 N Josey Ln, Carrollton </p> <p>10:15 am - 1:45 pm<br /> Kroger Signature<br /> 3305 N. Dallas Pkwy, Plano<br /> Park behind store on Communications Pkwy. Please do not park in front of other stores.</p> <p>Sunday, November 9:</p> <p>7:45 am - 9:45 am<br /> Prestonwood Town Center - Walmart<br /> SE corner of Arapaho & Montfort/Knoll Trail<br /> 15220 Montfort Rd, Dallas<br /> Park north of Walmart - closest to Arapaho</p> </blockquote> <p>Want more supporter info? <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DF_supporter">Follow this link</a> to get opening and closing ceremony information. I want to share this experience with all of the wonderful people that supported me during this year. If you are not in Texas, don’t worry! You can actually go to that link and watch us LIVE on the camp web feed! Don’t forget you can also write me letters at camp. I cannot tell you how much of a difference it will make when I walk into camp to read your letters after walking 20+ miles each day:<br /> <BLOCKQUOTE>Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Post Office<br /> ATTN: LAURIE BROSIUS<br /> NIKKI GRILLO<br /> COURTNEY BIGELOW<br /> SUMMER KING<br /> KAREN POOLE<br /> ANA MOSS<br /> 5100 Eldorado Parkway<br /> PMB 539<br /> McKinney, TX 75070</BLOCKQUOTE></p> <p>They are accepting the letters through October 28th at that address, so you still have a few weeks to send them. Send me a letter, pretty please!</p> <p>Here are a few pictures. Courtney took a ton of fabulous ones, so when she sends them Monday or next week I’ll add them too:</p> <p><center><br /> Craig, Nikki & I stood on the corner of Alma with bras and signs. It was a blast!</p> <p><br /> We set up a table with lemonade, baked goods and pictures of our loved ones.</p> <p><br /> We had <i>a few</i> bottles of wine when it was all over!</center></p> </article> <article> <h1>60 Miles or BUST Team Garage/Bake Sale</h1> <p>Laurie — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:38:55 +0000</p> <table> <tr> <td>If any of my friends or readers are in the DFW area, I’d like to invite you to come out and support us this weekend at our <a href="http://our3day.com">Yard Sale for the Cure</a>. We will be setting up at Nikki’s house on Saturday morning and will stay as long as shoppers and donations are coming. All of the proceeds will benefit our 2008 Breast Cancer 3-Day walk. There will also be a bake sale and lemonade stand in addition to breast cancer awareness items.</p> <p>We have four new team members also. Two friends from high school who I haven’t seen in close to ten years (or more) have joined us, as well as two other wonderful local women who have had breast cancer touch their lives and their families. I am encouraged and hopeful that this is going to be a wonderful experience, and I am so happy to share it with this group of women.</td> <td></td> </tr> </table> <p>We are meeting tonight to discuss the plans as well as walk as a team for the first time. We are excited for the 3-Day to be here. Can you believe it is exactly a month away?!</p> <p>Here is Nikki’s address if you can join us. We will be setting up bright and early Saturday morning. Come by and say hello and show your support:</p> <blockquote><p>60 Miles or BUST team Garage/Bake Sale<br /> 1021 Spicewood Drive<br /> Plano, TX 75025</p> </blockquote> </article> </main></body></html>