Susan G. Komen - 3 Day Walk for the Cure
Above: Opening Ceremony at Southfork Ranch.

Above: Survivors in the center ring at Opening Ceremony.

Above: One of the many support vans...no pun intended.

Above: Amber and Angie (Daughter and Mother). I met these ladies at the Opening Ceremony. We soon became walking buddies and picked up (pictured below) along the way. We all became "Team Solo."
Above: Alison, taking a quick break before we hit the pavement.

Above: Shelley Laine at Pit Stop 3 on Day 1.
Above: In line for the port-o-potty
Above: Walkers from Oklahoma: Amber and Angie
Above: New Friends Angie, Alison and Amber. We named ourselves "Team Solo."

Above: The favorite snack of all! PB&J with Graham Crackers

Above: Alison and Shelley..almost done with the first day!
Above: Crossing the Finish Line / Day One

Above: Home Sweet Home

Above: Two U.S. Marines walked for the cause. The first day, they wore 80 lb. packs for the entire 21 miles! The second day (pictured) they had camel backs. They didn't complain one time. These guys are true soldiers.

Above: Hundreds of walkers wore signs on their backs, in memory of loved ones lost to cancer.

Above: Day 3, Pit Stop 3. This is about half way to the finish line.

Above: The great women I met and with whom I bonded and walked. From left: Amber, Alison, Angie and me.

Above: The Closing Ceremony. This was an incredible celebration. OUr families and friends gathered outside to congratulate and celebrate an amazing accomplishment of 60 miles in 3 days!
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