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How Stephanie C. Raised $500,000 for the 3-Day  

For years, Stephanie C. has lived by a simple motto: “If you can, you should.” 

Since joining the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® in 2006, she has worked tirelessly to put those words into action year after year. Through her dedication, passion and the support of her community, Stephanie recently surpassed an incredible milestone: raising more than $500,000 to support the fight to end breast cancer.

Bank of America Recognizes Rachel Brown’s Outstanding Fundraising Efforts for Susan G. Komen 3-Day® 

When Rachel Brown’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, she was immediately inspired after seeing an advertisement for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day ®, a 60-mile walk over the course of three days aimed at raising funds to help end breast cancer forever. Since then, Rachel has remained dedicated to the 3-Day, earning […]

Your Guide to Packing for the 3-Day

It’s almost time to pack your bags for the 2024 Susan G. Komen 3-Day®! Whether you’re driving in from down the road or catching a flight across the country, it’s imperative to bring the right gear with you. This includes everything from daily toiletries to on-route essentials. To help you remember everything you might need […]

2023 & 2024 Lifetime Commitment Circle

We’d like to congratulate twenty-eight participants of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® who reached a triumphant milestone in 2023 and 2024 by raising a lifetime total of $100,000, securing them a spot in the Lifetime Commitment Circle. This distinction honors those who have gone above and beyond their fundraising goals, raising $100,000 individually or $1 […]

What is the Pink Bubble?

When you step into the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® you’re immersed in the Pink Bubble, a place where everyone is in this together. For those familiar, simply hearing this term may bring about a plethora of warm feelings; but what is it really? The Pink Bubble is not tangible but is what we call the […]

2023 marks 20 years of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®, making it a year to remember! 

After 20 years of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®, we’re looking back at 2023 with nothing but joy and gratitude. This year, the Pink Bubble gathered in five cities, boasting a total of 4,150 walkers and 1,100 crew members who raised a staggering $13.4 million in the fight against breast cancer. In each city, we […]