There are three women with the Labor of Love walking in the Breast
Cancer Three Day at the end of the month, Teresa, Pam and Alicia.
Here are some helpful ideas on how to support them and cheer them on!

Teresa will be walking, although limited amounts due to having had
surgery in late August. So, she will be there with pink hair and
cheering others on as she completes her 3-6 miles a day- limit.

We will be the Labor of Love Tit Fairies- wings and all- some come
out to see us and cheer us on!

NOTE: Information about the location of Opening and Closing
Ceremonies and Cheering Stations will be posted approximately 3 weeks
prior to the Breast Cancer 3-Day.

Live Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Webcam
Your loved ones are just a click away thanks to the LIVE Breast
Cancer 3-Day Camp Webcam! The webcam will be available for viewing
between the hours of 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday
during the event. Visit this page during the event to access the link
to the webcam. (Video only. No audio.)

Before the Event
Getting ready for the Breast Cancer 3-Day is a big job. Here are some
ways to support your participant before the big day arrives.

Write a letter expressing your love and support to your walker, which
we'll deliver to them on the event at the 3-Day Camp Post Office.
(Envelopes only, please. No boxes or large packages. Mail must be
postmarked no later than October 14th in order to ensure delivery at
the 3-Day Camp Post Office. Any mail that is not retrieved by the
walker by November 1st will be destroyed.)

Please send letters to:
Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Post Office
ATTN: INSERT NAME OF PARTICIPANT
PMB 353
1750 Powder Springs Road Suite 190
Marietta, GA 30064-4861

Organize a group to host your very own Cheering Station. (Call us at
800.996.3DAY for more information.)

Organize a group of Camp Angels to assist participants with setting
up and striking tents and unloading gear. (Call us at 800.996.3DAY
for more information.)

Help raise money.
Go on a training walk.

Opening Ceremony
The Breast Cancer 3-Day begins early Friday morning with the Opening
Ceremony. This celebration is not just for participants. Friends and
family are highly encouraged to attend. There will be a group stretch
to warm-up the body, and inspirational speakers who will warm-up the
spirit - all leading up to an exciting and emotional send-off! After
the Opening Ceremony is over, participants will begin walking the 60-
mile route and start a journey of a lifetime. It will be made all
that more special if you are there to help send them off with smiles
and encouragement.

North Point Mall
1000 North Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022


Schedule for the Day:
5:00 am - Crew members should arrive.
6:30 am - 7:00 am - Walkers should arrive.
7:30 am - Opening Ceremony begins with community stretching.

Driving Directions:

North Point Mall is located on North Point Circle, easily accessed by
GA 400.

FROM THE NORTH: Take GA 400 South to Exit 9, Haynes Bridge Road. Turn
Right on Haynes Bridge Road. Go approximately 1/3 mile and turn Right
onto North Point Drive. Turn Left on North Point Circle and follow it
around to the parking area in front of Belk. You will be directed
where to go when you arrive.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take GA 400 North to Exit 8, Mansell Road. Turn Right
on Mansell Road. Take the 1st Left onto North Point Parkway. Stay on
North Point Parkway for approximately ? mile, and turn Left onto
Center Bridge Road. Take the 1st Right onto North Point Center East.
Turn Right onto North Point Circle and follow it around the mall to
the parking area in front of Belk. You will be directed where to go
when you arrive.

If dropping off a participant, follow event signage.

Cheering Stations
Cheering Stations are a great way to show your support along the
route to encourage walkers and let them know that you are with them
every step of the way. Seeing familiar faces cheering them on can
provide that extra burst of energy that gets them to take that next
step or go the next mile. Create banners, hold up signs, bring some
music and make some noise - anything to make them smile, get
energized and keep walking.

Friday, October 24:

9:00 am - 11:00 am
North American Mission Board
4200 North Point Pkwy.
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Saturday, October 25:

9:15 am - 12:00 am
Oreck Vacuums Store
5005 Peachtree Pkwy.
Norcross, GA 30092

11:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Duluth Monarch School
3057 Main St.
Duluth, GA 30096

Sunday, October 26:

7:45 am - 9:30 am
Lowe's
4950 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Chamblee, GA 30341

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Deka Athletics
375 Pharr Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30305

Camp
Our campsite is meant to be a special place for your participants to
relax, reflect and bond with the Breast Cancer 3-Day community. To
help us maintain a safe, secure and organized campsite for your loved
ones, we ask that you respect our "no visitors" policy. Also, if you
wish to call your walker or crew member, please do not call after
9:00 pm "lights out," when camp is a quiet zone.

While at Home
Capture the Breast Cancer 3-Day in the news: While walkers are taking
steps to end breast cancer, save any media coverage of the Breast
Cancer 3-Day. Aside from being a nice addition to your participant's
Breast Cancer 3-Day memorabilia, it will show his/her impact on the
community.

Engage the kids in the cause: Since holding down the fort may include
taking care of the kids, you can make this time meaningful by
connecting them with the breast cancer cause.

Have them create signs or decorations if they are able to go to a
cheering station.

Have them create a welcome home banner.

Give them journals so they can write or draw what they've been doing
for three days.

Have them plan a welcome home meal or put together a care package
with goodies, movies, comfy slippers, etc.

Use this as an opportunity to talk to your kids about community,
helping others and making a difference in the world.

Closing Ceremony
After three days and 60 miles, participants will take a final and
incredibly emotional victory walk into the Closing Ceremony. Friends,
family and supporters should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site at
least one hour early to get the best view of the program. Please
allow extra travel time due to expected congestion at the site.

All walkers and crew members should remain in the Participant Holding
Area where they will receive a victory shirt, cheer on fellow walkers
and crew members and celebrate one last time together before their
dramatic victory walk. The Participant Holding area is CLOSED to
spectators. If you wish to meet with a participant before the
Ceremony begins, please have them meet you at the Closing Ceremony
site. All participants must return to the Holding Area no later than
5:00 pm in order to join the victory walk.

Georgia World Congress Center
Building C
285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313


Sunday, October 26th Schedule:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Walkers arrive at Holding Area
4:30 pm: Spectators arrive and should head directly to the stage
5:00 pm: Participants begin lining up for victory walk
5:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies begin

Driving Directions:

A note about parking: Directions below will lead you to the Red Deck
at the GWCC campus. It is recommended you plan to park here unless it
is full. Click here for a campus map:
http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf. All parking at the GWCC will be
approximately $10.

A note about driving: Due to the weekend construction on the I-75/85
connector, it is recommended you go to http://www.georgia-
navigator.com/ prior to your departure for the latest information.

FROM THE AIRPORT AND THE SOUTH: Take I-75/85 north to the Andrew
Young International Blvd (Exit 248C). Turn left onto Andrew Young
International Blvd. Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
Pass Philips Arena on right and turn right onto Andrew Young
International Blvd. The Red Deck (International Plaza Parking Deck)
is on the right, which is directly across from the Georgia Dome.

FROM THE NORTH: Take I-75/85 south to Williams Street (Exit 249C).
Williams Street bears to the right. Go five blocks on Williams and
make a right onto Andrew Young International Blvd. Go one block and
make a left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Pass Philips Arena on
the right and turn right onto Andrew Young International Blvd. The
Red Deck (International Plaza Parking Deck) is on the right directly
across from the Georgia Dome.

FROM THE WEST: Take I-20 east to Spring Street (Exit 56B). Turn left
onto Spring Street, left onto Marietta Street and left onto
Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Pass Philips Arena on the right and
turn right onto Andrew Young International Blvd. The Red Deck
(International Parking Plaza Deck) is on the right directly across
from the Georgia Dome.

FROM THE EAST: Take I-20 west to Spring Street (Exit 56B). Turn right
onto Spring Street, left onto Marietta Street and left onto
Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Pass Philips Arena on the right and
turn right onto Andrew Young International Blvd. The Red Deck
(International Plaza Parking Deck) is on the right directly across
from the Georgia Dome.

Public Transportation:
The GWCC is easily accessed by MARTA by using the Dome/GWCC/Phillips
Arena/CNN Center stop on the East / West line.
http://www.itsmarta.com/


After the Event
Your participant has participated in two emotional celebrations, a
challenging 60-mile journey and a life-changing experience in just
three days. Now, it's time to go back home. Here are some tips on how
to help your walker make a smooth transition back to their daily
routine.

Have a welcome home meal prepared and make it an evening of rest and
relaxation.

Encourage your participant to share the Breast Cancer 3-Day
experience.

If you can't attend the Closing Ceremony, be sure to ask how much
money was raised!

Unpack, clean and put away gear.

Share the newspaper articles or news footage that you've collected
over the weekend.

The following day, give your participant a massage or schedule a day
of pampering at a spa.

In the days to come, help your participant write thank you notes.
Print pictures and assemble a scrapbook.

Help your participant plan a reunion party to keep in touch with
other walkers.

Get ready to do it all over again! Maybe you'll be joining the Breast
Cancer 3-Day in 2009!