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Celebrating the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day Top Fundraiser

Top fundraisers were celebrated at the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

The 2026 Susan G. Komen Dallas/Forth Worth 3-Day® delivered an unforgettable weekend of impact. The event brough together 720 walkers and crew members who raised $1.9 million to support breast cancer research, community health, patient care and advocacy. Leading the way were our top fundraisers, whose extraordinary dedication inspired the entire Pink Bubble.  

During Day 1’s Top Fundraiser Showcase Showdown, generously supported by our national presenting sponsor Bank of America, we celebrated the individuals and teams whose fundraising efforts went above and beyond.   

Among the honorees was Barbara B., who earned Top Crew Fundraiser honors after raising more than $8,000. 

Barbara B. was honored as Top Crew Fundraiser for the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

The Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day Youth Corps were a great support to our walkers throughout the weekend and did an awesome job fundraising. Mariana K. was the top Youth Corps fundraiser, bringing in more than $1,200. 

Top fundraisers from the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day Youth Corps.

On the crew side, Sweep and Shuttle, led by captain Sandra J., was recognized as the Top Fundraising Crew Team with more than $15,000 raised.  

Sweep and shuttle were the Top Fundraising Crew Team at the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

First-time participant Debbie P. took home 3-Day Rookie of the Year honors after raising an incredible $22,000. 

Debbie P. was honored as the 2026 Rookie of the Year at the Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

Our No. 1 Top Fundraising Team raised over $185,000! Congratulations to the entire Team STEPS and captain Sheryl C. and co-captain Dana B. for a remarkable achievement. 

Team STEPS earned top fundraising team at the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

Several participants were recognized for their long-standing commitment to the 3-Day. Fee P. received the Crew Impact Award. She has raised more than $71,000 and participated in 25 Komen 3-Day events.

Fee P. was honored with the Crew Impact Award at the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

Glen D. received the Milestone Award in recognition of his 59 events and nearly $162,000 raised.  

Glen D., recipient of the 2026 Milestone Award at the Susan G. Komen Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

Faith Girlz was awarded this year’s Small But Mighty Award, with only two people on their team making an incredible impact.  

Faith Girlz received the Small But Mighty award at the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

Additional top fundraising honors went to Sara W., the top 1-Day fundraiser with more than $10,000 raised, and Aly H., the top 2-Day fundraiser with more than $4,000. 

Our Top Individual Fundraiser, Riley W., raised an incredible $31,488! 

Riley W. earned the Top Fundraiser spot at the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day.

The 3-Day also welcomed its newest members into the Lifetime Commitment Club, recognizing participants who had raised more than $100,000 for the 3-Day by the end of 2025. Congratulations to Trish A., Melissa L., Kat C., Peggy F., Lora G., Anne H., Cindy H., Carol H., Linda K., Melissa L., Erika M., Sharon S. and Irma H. for reaching this extraordinary milestone. 

Thank you to every fundraiser and supporter whose passion and commitment helped make the 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day such a meaningful success.