The more I talk to people about walking against breast cancer, the more I realize that there are few people who have not been touched by breast cancer. 2001 was the tenth year since the passing of my mother-in-law. She didn't live to see her only son grown and married. My husband wanted to do something in memory. Then we heard about the 3-Day. What a fabulous way to remember his mother. And everyone else who has fought breast cancer, including Aunt Bertha. Each year there are fewer people who have not felt the touch of breast cancer in their lives. This is a wonderful way to slow that progression.

In 2003 and 2004, Dad walked with me in both the Avon walk for Breast Cancer in DC and the Atlanta Walk for Breast Cancer in Atlanta. Dad was struck by the ages of some of the walking survivors. He, like many, thinks of breast cancer as a disease striking women in their 50's or older. The truth is that breast cancer can strike anyone at any age. One of the board members of the Atlanta walk had HIS mastectomy at the tender age of 14. In the fall of 2003, we heard of Andi Collins, a 16 year old athlete who lost her fight. Stories like these help keep our feet moving and spur us to keep fundraising. In 2005, Dad has already said he will walk in both walks. My wonderful husband Lyle will crew the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in DC and walk in the Atlants 2-Day walk for Breast Cancer.