— from Dottie Cornelius —
I am very excited to tell you The Susan G. Komen 3-Day has opened registration for the Seattle “20-mile walker.” This year, Komen is offering an opportunity on Sunday, September 18 for people who have never participated in the 3-Day, but would like to experience this incredible event. If you have not been able to participate, but have wondered what it is like, and or have not been able to make the commitment for an entire 3 days, this could be perfect for you.
Do not worry about fundraising or training because you have 9 weeks. You have time to train and fundraise. You can do this! The beautiful thing is you commit to walking less than 20 miles and your fundraising minimum is $750 (there is also a $40 registration fee). And you will be part of helping to find cures for breast cancer and supporting those afflicted by this disease.
If you decide you would like to register, feel free to join our team “Island Girls.” I hope you will tell your friends and family and share this with everyone. The Komen 3-Day coaches will be available up to event time to advise and I am available to answer questions about fundraising and training. All you have to do is go to the3day.org and register, then you are on your way. I think you will love it! The positive atmosphere and inspiration is unmatchable.
Below is a summary of the event and questions and answers you might have.
Summary from the3day.org page
20-mile walkers have a single-day experience on the last day (Sunday) of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, walking approximately 15-20 miles with no overnight stay. Walkers must be a first time participant, 16 years old by the end of 2016 and agree to raise a minimum of $750 for the Komen 3-Day by the Sunday of the event in order to walk. Walkers who are 15, 16, and 17 years of age at the time of registration must provide a minor consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Walkers who are under 18 years of age at the item of the event must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a registered walker for the duration of the event and on any official training walks. All donations and registration fee is non -refundable.
Who is eligible to be a 20-Mile Walker? Any first-time new participant who has never walked in the 3-Day before and is at least 16 years old by the Sunday of the event.
How old do you have to be to be a 20-Mile Walker? You must be at least 16 years old by the Sunday of the event. Minors participating as a 20-Mile Walker must have a Minor Consent Form completed by their parent/guardian in order to participate and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is also a registered walker or 20-Mile Walker.
Can a 3-Day participant switch to be a 20-Mile Walker? No, this option is only available to people who aren’t already registered and have never walked the 3-Day before.
If a 20-Mile Walker raises $2,300 or more, can they transfer to be a 3-Day walker? Yes. They will need to be changed from a 20-Mile Walker to a regular 3-Day walker. This change can be made by a coach on the Monday before the event or on Friday morning at Late Check-in.
May participants choose which day they walk? No. The 20-Mile Walker registration option is only for Sunday.
What is the registration fee? $40.
What is the fundraising requirement? Each 20-Mile Walker must raise at least $750 by the day of the walk in order to participate.
Can 20-Mile Walkers start or join a team? Yes, 20-Mile Walkers have the option to create their own team or join an existing team.
Can a 3-Day walker bring their (minor) child to walk with them on Sunday only? Only if their child is 16 years of age at the time of the event. Then he/she can participate as a 20-Mile Walker and will be required to fundraise at least $750 and pay a $40 registration fee.
Where do 20-Mile Walkers park? How do they get to the starting point? 20-Mile Walkers will park in a designated area at the Closing Ceremony and we will provide transportation to the start of Sunday’s walk.
What is the last day to sign up for the 20-Mile Walker program? 20-Mile Walker registration will close one week before each event.
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