Susan G Komen 3-Day For the Cure

The Verley family became involved with Susan G Komen 3-Day for the Cure in 2006.

In 2006, Heather Verley walked in her first Breast Cancer 3-Day event.  She raised $3,360 for the 3-Day charity.

In 2007, Heather worked on the crew of the Breast Cancer 3-Day.  She worked at Pit Stop #5 and cheered on the weary walkers at the end of their long day.  She raised $330.

In 2008, Heather walked in her second Breast Cancer 3-Day.  She raised $2,200.  John registered to walk in the 3-Day but was unable to commit to the event.  However, he raised $200 in donations.

In 2009, Heather worked for the second time on the crew of the Breast Cancer 3-Day.  She raised an amazing $500...not bad, considering that fundraising is optional for crew!

In 2010, Heather walked her third Susan G Komen 3-Day for the Cure and raised just over $3,000

And in 2011, Heather is going to work the crew again...as Crew Captain of Pit Stop 3!

The Verley family would like to thank the following people for their generous donations, who helped make their involvement in the 3-Day possible:

*William & Erika Verley
*John & Sofie Chakowski
*Richard & Lotte Kherlopian
*The Guckenburg Family - Danny, Janice and Joshua
*Butch Thomas
*Cindy Wagner
*The Hannum-Brown Family - Brian, Deborah, and Tim
*The Magee Family - Michael, Charlene, Meredith, and Mitchell
*The Daggert Family - Suzanne and Katie
*The Strunk Family - Erik, Marcheta and Tanner
*The Jamieson Family - Jay, Ronda, William, and Briana
*Melissa Mann
*The DeHeij Family - Ruud, Sarah, Nathan, and Alex
*The Traub-Finley Family - Brent, Mary, and Nicholas
*John Coffman & Jan Banka
*Irma Arias
*Terry Bollinger
*Jodi Smas
*Andrea Silva
*Robin Yerian
*Lanie Conner
*Rosalie Fasci
*Barbara Patton
*Jean Leslie
*Cherie Shaw
*Cecelia Weber
*Norlene Bateman
*Courtney Kreuzwiesner
*Denice Brereton
*Kathleen Bellinski
*Deborah Brozovsky
*Lynne Larson
*Pauline Freeman
*Alison Calise
*Celso De Mello
*Rick & Susan Evans
*Alexandra Hollrah
*Lynda Robinson
*Sandra Holland
*Kathy Fiakas
*Lou Creber
*Kris Lents
*Bob & Becky Burchett
*Molly Osborne
*Kynda Thompson
*Rick & Shirley Willson

If we have forgotten anyone, please let us know and we will add your name to the list!

A special thanks to the following companies for their support:

*JPMorgan Chase - for more than $2,000 in matching gifts!
*Skydive Arizona - for allowing us to hold a bake sale to raise money for The 3-Day!

Our involvement with the 3-Day is dedicated:

*In memory of Laverne McWilliams (November 1934-November 1980), Heather's aunt, who passed away after a long battle with breast cancer.

*In memory of Martine Sullivan, a lovely woman Heather knew, who lost her 11-year battle with breast cancer in January 2008.

*In honor of Norma, who was diagnosed in August 2008.  She is Debbie's mother...and like a second "mom" to Heather and all of her girlfriends. 

*In honor of Norlene, whom Heather met at Weight Watchers.  Norlene is a one-year survivor and participates every year in Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure!

*In honor of Jo-Ann, Heather's co-worker, who was diagnosed in August 2009.  She is now cancer-free and a survivor!

And in honor of all of the amazing and beautiful women and men whose lives have been forever changed by this disease!  We will continue the fight to find a cure...60 miles at a time!

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