The Culture of Pink
Just as it would be difficult to sum up the totality of you and who you are in a single word, the word "pink", even with the expanded definition I've tried to describe here, is still so inadequate to describe the experience of the 3-Day and the culture it encompasses. I'll let those who have been there share their thoughts on how the 3-Day has changed the other 362 days of the year for them:
"I'm more patient, understanding, and compassionate." Katrina, DFW Walker
"I think you live your life to the fullest. Enjoy happiness and know that when a challenge presents itself that you can get through it. The benefits are that it makes you be thankful for your health and makes you want to live the healthiest life. I will absolutely continue self breast exams and yearly exams with my OBGYN. Early detection is the key." Jessica, Tampa Bay Walker
"I now have something to look forward to for next year because this has become a part of my life. I can't imagine a year going by where I don't participate. I love meeting people in my community who want to help support the cause. Fundraising throughout the year brings awareness to myself and others." Lauren, SF Bay Walker
"Walking for the 3 Day meant being part of something that is positive for me on every imaginable level. On an exterior level, I raised money for a great cause, and I supported my wife. On an interior level, I provided myself with many months of motivation to exercise. Through recent introspection, I have realized that in periods of my life where I was working on a big goal, i.e. a college degree, I have done well and have thrived - both on obtaining those goals and in secondary goals as well. Without a large dragon to slay on the horizon, I have struggled. Komen was a central personal mission for me for over a year and it yielded benefits to me beyond my expectations." Nelson, Atlanta Walker
"Not sure if I can describe it. I am a part of something way bigger than myself. If I can carry someone's plate to the trash to save them a dozen steps so they can walk 60 miles, it's an honor! this year I knew a walker and her survivor mom so the event was more personal. They were friends with a boy who carried a flag into opening and his mom who raised the flag at closing - definitely brought the experience home for me." Susie, Atlanta Crew
"I'm a camper and so when I read about the walk I wanted to share the experience of completing a 60 mile walk, raising money for breast cancer, and sleeping in a pink tent! Now, four events later, I know too many people affected by this awful disease to ever go back to a life without the 3-day. To feel the uplifting love and compassion of working so hard together for such a cause is life changing. For as long as I can, I will participate in the 3-day event." Aymee, Atlanta Walker and Crew
