Come Cheer on the Walkers

The cheering stations are one of the biggest motivators during the walk!   Just when you are feeling hot, sweaty and tired….there is a cheering station to help re-vamp the energy!
What a GREAT feeling!  You feel like you are a star in a parade when people are thanking you for walking, handing out freezy pops, ice cubes, life savers, clapping and cheering you one!

Would love to see you join us!  It's an event you won't forget!

Cheering Stations

Friday, August 19

Mile 6.6, 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lake Harriet Band Shell
4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55409

Mile 10.4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Parade Ice Garden parking lot
600 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Saturday, August 20

Mile 5.1, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
St. Paul Regional Water Services
1900 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55113

Mile 11.7, 9:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ramsey County Island Lake Park
3611 N. Victoria
Shoreview, MN 55126

Mile 18.8, 11:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express
1100 County Road E.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Sunday, August 21

Mile 1.7, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Maplewood Mall (behind Sears)
1856 Beam Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109

Mile 5.2, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Northwood Park
2006 1st Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55109

Mile 14.6, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Indian Mounds Park
1113 Mounds Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55106

August 11 at 9:55pm ·  · 

Why Walk Again?

I am often asked why I continue to walk. Raising at least $2300....and all of the training! That all takes up so much time!  By the time I complete the 2011 walk ~ I will have walked 240 miles (this of course, doesn't include any of the training miles.)

Yes, this is true!  But, no words can describe the feeling of completing such a journey. I will be the first to tell you, that walking 60 miles is extremely hard work!! The fundraising....well ~ I like to call that "FUN" raising. Just makes the events a lot more exciting :-)

I firmly believe that each step we take ~ and each dollar we raise, brings us closer to a cure. With the prevalence of breast cancer in my and my husbands families, I simply can not walk away.

The wonderful people that I've met along the way...the friendships made, the tears shared, the storied heard. . . the entire experience simply can't be explained in words. This event is truly a life changing experience! It is the most rewarding experience ~ minus the birth of my children ~ that I have ever had!

I continue to walk ~ because I have a 12 year old daughter. I continue to walk ~ because I have nieces, sisters, aunts, friends. I continue to walk ~ because I believe we WILL win the fight. I continue to walk ~ because EVERYONE deserves a lifetime!!

Thoughts from a Walker

Many people feel that walking 60 miles is crazy!  But who wouldn't walk the world ~ if it would bring a loved one back.  Walking 60 Miles is not for everyone!  It is challenging and at times ~ very painful!



Fundraising is tough!  Asking people to donate their hard earned dollars is harder than the walk itself!  However; it's humbling to see your generosity!  When people are given the chance to help someone else and you show them how passionate you are about the cause, they always shine through.

 



The longer I stay involved in this journey, the more reasons I have to continue walking! Each year, I've met knew people, heard unbelievable stories and shared tears. . . not only tears of pain but also tears of joy.



In a time when there is so much violence, hatred and terrorism, this journey allows me to see ~ that there truly are MANY wonderful people in this world!



A cure IS out there! One day we will know that everything we've done during this journey was worth each and every step!!



In less than a week ~ I again will lace up my tennies. . . don my 'PINK' ~ and set out on my 4th Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure.  Much more than a 60 Mile walk….It's an AMAZING journey!! 



Making the most . . . and getting a little "crazy" on a training walk.

Team "Blisters 4 Boobs" thanks 

every one of you for your support!  We will continue to walk  : : :  until we find a cure!

Brat Stand @ Sam's Club
Mandee, Kerri, Kaitlin, Tammy and Dallas

Don’t delay ~ Donate today!

http://www.the3day.com/goto/kerriedwards

CHEERING Stations

Walking 60 miles is definitely challenging.   Fundraising can also be a challenge.  The support that us walkers receive from YOU ~ our family and friends is what helps us keep our feet moving!!


Please join us @ the cheering stations.  They are SOOOO much fun for us walkers ~ as well as those cheering!




Cheering Stations
Friday, August 19

Mile 6.6, 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lake Harriet Band Shell
4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55409 

Mile 10.4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Parade Ice Garden parking lot
600 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403


Saturday, August 20

Mile 5.1, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
St. Paul Regional Water Services
1900 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55113 

Mile 11.7, 9:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ramsey County Island Lake Park
3611 N. Victoria
Shoreview, MN 55126 

Mile 18.8, 11:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express
1100 County Road E. 
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 


Sunday, August 21

Mile 1.7, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Maplewood Mall (behind Sears)
1856 Beam Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109 

Mile 5.2, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Northwood Park
2006 1st Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55109 

Mile 14.6, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Indian Mounds Park
1113 Mounds Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55106 

Walkers Love Getting Mail

One of the simplest, yet most exciting things during the 3 Day walk ~ is getting mail from family and friends! Although doesn't seems like anything much....it's so AWESOME to read all the words of encouragement from friends and family. I would ♥ to hear from you this year! After walking 20 or more miles, coming back to camp to and getting mail that makes you smile, laugh or even cry is THE BEST!

You can send mail now and they will hold it until walk.

3-Day for the Cure

ATTN: INSERT NAME OF PARTICIPANT

P.O. Box 25437

Woodbury, MN  55125

This letter is from "Anna".  The most precious letter I received last year.  It was from a classmate from high schools daughter....who was concerned about me walking 60 Miles!  She sent me her change from her piggy bank, to make sure I could get something to eat and drink.  (Click on image to enlarge)

HIP HIP HURRAY!

  I'm excited to say I have achieved my fundraising minimum of $2300!!  Thank you THANK YOU!  Thank you to each and every one of you that have attended fundraisers and donated to my efforts.
  I am not done fundraising however!  I have a personal goal of $5,000 and am going to do what I can to get as close as possible to this goal.
  Less than 2 weeks from today I'll be venturing out on my 2011 journey of 60 Miles.  Together we will find the cure for breast cancer!

June 11th ~ Beer for Boobies @ Babes

Don't forget to mark your calendar for June 11th!

We have a fun filled evening planned @ Babes in Lakeville!

Endless cup of beer from 6pm - 9pm with a minimum donation of $5!

AWESOME Silent Auction ~ ending @ 9:30pm

Music and entertainment throughout the night

Drink Specials!

50/50 Raffle Tickets

We will also have our 2011 "Blisters 4 Boobs" T-shirts available!

Some of the items in the Silent Auction include: 

Twins Tickets, Jerseys, FXR Racing Gear, Aveda packages, Golf packages

Winery Tour, Jewelry . . . Much MORE!!

Have a GREAT time supporting a GREAT cause!!

Tickets can be purchased by emailing kerriedwards@charter.net or contacting

any member of team "Blisters 4 Boobs"

You can also purchase them the day of the event.

Can't wait to see you there!

Sporting the new shirt!!

Bagging Groceries @ Cub

We had a great turn out bagging groceries @ Cub Foods in Rosemount!  Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

Fundraising Schedule 2011

Blisters 4 Boobs Fundraising Schedule!

Pampered Chef Show (Kerri's House) - May 19

7pm

Von Hansons Brat Stand (Savage) - June 11, 12

10am - 6pm

Beer for Boobies - Babes (Lakeville) - June 11

6pm - 1am

Farmington Dew Days - downtown Farmington

June 17, 18, 19

Von Hansons Brat Stand (Apple Valley) - July 8, 9

10am - 6pm

Sam's Club (Apple Valley) - July 15, 16

All profits go directly to our fundraising efforts for the Susan G Komen for the Cure - 60 Mile walk

Beer for Boobies ~ June 11, 2011

Join us at Babes in Lakeville

June 11, 2011

6pm - 1am

6 - 9pm Unlimited Tap beer only $5

Drink Specials throughout the night!

50/50 Drawing

Silent Auction - ending @ 9:30pm

Sneak Peak @ some of the items being auctioned:

Golf

Aveda Products

Twins Jersey's

Arbonne

Jewelry

Restaurant Gift Certificates

Plus LOTS more!!

Tu tu's for Tata's

One of my fundraisers this year ~ is making these fun, adorable little Tutu's.

They are custom made ~ and are available in pretty much

any color you can imagine!

Fun for your little Princess, Bachelorette Parties, School Spirit, the Pampered Pooch,

Photo Props

Shipping is available for $4.95 

Youth sizes (newborn - 12) solid colors $20

Add sparkles, gems, flowers etc ~ $20 ~ 30

Adult sizes ~ $25

Feel free to email me ~ if you have any questions

kerriedwards@charter.net

Little Miss Annabelle
Photo courtesy of Capture the Moments Phots

Photo courtesy of Sandra Chouinard
Fuschia, Orange and Red with "Bling"
$25 

Random Fun, Bright Colors!
$25
Fun for all ages!

Hot pink and Black
$20

Fuschia and Shimmery white with Flowers
$25

Princess "Pooch"
Fuschia and White
$20

Orange and Black
$20

Pink, orange, teal ~ with bright flowers
$30

Red, White, Blue with Metallic shimmer stars
$30

Red, White, Blue
$25

Brown and Fuschia
$20

Fuschia and Teal
$20

Order yours today!

NEW shirts for 2011!!

2011 Breast Cancer T shirts 

Show your support, by wearing your ~ Uniquely designed ~ "Nice Rack"

"Looking for a Cure" or "Get your pink on"  T shirt today!
 Only available from a "Blisters 4 Boobs" team member!

100% of proceeds go directly to our fundraising efforts for

the Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure.

Last year, T shirt sales were one of the biggest Team fundraising efforts

we had!  THANK YOU for your support!

100% of the proceeds go directly to Team "Blisters 4 Boobs" and the

2011 Susan G Komen ~ 3 Day for the cure.  

You can purchase a T shirt on-line ~ which makes your purchase

totally TAX DEDUCTIBLE!  You can also contact me ~ and I'd be

happy to get a shirt to you.  I'm happy to mail them as well!  ($4.95)

http://www.the3day.org/goto/kerriedwards

         

"NICE RACK"

 Unisex T shirt; 100% cotton; preshrunk

$20 per shirt

$5 to mail

Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL

"LOOKING FOR A CURE"

$20

XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

"GET YOUR PINK ON..."

Womens Cut T-shirt

Printed on front and back

$20

FUNDRAISING UPDATE!!

    A-W-E-S-O-M-E!! 

   Our Team has been doing a phenomenal job of raising money to help find a cure to end breast cancer!  We owe a huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you, for your continued support!  We certainly would not be successful with out the support of each and every one of you!
    For about the past two months, we have been teetering in and out of the "Top 10" Teams for fund raising.  We are pleased to announce - that we have been pretty solid #7 for the past 2 weeks now.  We are closing in behind the #6 team....behind by only $18!  Who would ever think we would be so competitive - in a fun way of course!  :-)  
    Our team has raised slightly over $32,000!!  WoW!!   But, we are far from done; however!!  We still have 24 days of work to go, before the walk begins!  Our goal is to reach $40K - before August 20th.  We have high hopes of achieving a "Power Team" - which is a team whose average funds raised is $3300 per team member before the start of the walk.
   If you are able to make a tax deductible donation - please don't wait!  Donate today.  Each donation is greatly appreciated.  Visit my personal 3 Day website the bottom of this post.
    Each team member has gone through a lot of work - physically, mentally and emotionally as we've worked to prepare for this walk.   We continue to work hard - both fundraising and training.  
We believe that we are making a difference!  We believe that there will be a world without breast cancer!  http://www.the3day.com/goto/kerriedwards

Easy way for you to help with Fundraising!

Recycling used inkjet and laser printer cartridges and cell phones.  Turn your empty inkjet & laser cartridges and cell phones into cash for our team!  We are helping keep the earth clean while earning funds for our cause.


Please keep all old cell phones, empty ink cartridges, as well as toner cartridges from copying machines.  I would be happy collect them and turn them in for cash for my fundraising goal!  
Ask your employers - maybe they would be willing to give the old ones to you as well!  It's a pretty easy fundraiser!  :-)

I Luv Getting Mail

When you're out walking 60 Miles, it's hotter than the dickens, there's yet another hill, you're tired not only from walking, but from sleeping in a tent - where the lady next to you snores...it's GREAT to get some support from others!

It's is SO inspiring to get MAIL and LETTERS from people to keep you going! 

I WOULD LOVE to hear from all of my family and friends!   You can send me letters, pictures, post cards.....any fun little words of wisdom!  :-)  It's fun to receive....plus, it makes me feel "s-p-e-c-i-a-l!"  :-)  Hee hee!

Letters need to be post marked by August 10, 2010.  I will be checking my little "Camp mail box" Friday and Saturday night!!  I'll be looking forward to your letter! 

3 Day for the Cure
Attn: Kerri Edwards
Camp Post Office
PO Box 25617
Woodbury, MN 55125

5 hours ago · 

Fundraising Photos

Kowalski's  ~ April 2010

Kaitlin joined us for a short time @ the  Kowalski's in Eagan.  Pushing groceries out to peoples vehicles was actually a LOT of fun!! 

Celt's Rosemount

Some of our "Silent Auction Baskets" from Celts in Rosemount. 

Savage Von Hanson's 

It's not the funnest job - working the street!  But, it's a GREAT way to advertise our Brat Stand!

Celt's Rosemount

The Gang's all here!  (Almost all of us!)

"Beer for Boobies" @ Wally's in Gladstone

My mom and I standing outside Wally's Bar in Gladstone.  It was a lot of fun doing a "beer bash" in my home town!  Definitely brought back memories, being in Wally's!  

Wally's . . . Long time friends

Was wonderful seeing family and friends come out and support out cause!  Debbie, Candice and I all grew up in Gladstone.  Have been friends since elementary school.

What is it???????

      I seem to have this little problem when I walk.  I guess has to do with the way my toes are shaped.  I'm blaming it on fat feet...and stubby toes!

      Many times, when I walk, I get a blister on the entire pad of my 4th toe.  Both feet.  It doesn't seem to matter what I've done - it just happens.  My 3rd toe takes over...and steps on the 4th toe or something.  I'm not totally sure what's going on inside my shoe!  But, I have tried Glide, mole skin, bandaids....I thought I tried it all.

Until - I found these SUPER cool shoes!  They are called "Vibrams" or "Five Finger Shoes"  I figured that it might be the perfect solution.  These cool shoes keep your toes separated - much like a pair of gloves would do on your hands.  They look CRAZY .. but, I figured I would give them a try! 

After reading 34 reviews, all of which were 4 or 5 star, I went to REI and tried them on.  They felt a little weird - but not too bad.  The guy in the store did tell me that they took some getting used to.  He said he could barely walk after the first time he ran in them.  I asked him how far he went....thinking he was going to say 10 miles or something - but...his answer "about 1/4 of a mile!"  Hmmm....

The first walk I did with them - was NO problem.  I did feel a slight area that rubbed on my big toe - but it was totally tolerable.  I did this walk 4 Miles - which I figured was a "light" walk...as a break in type, with no issues.  They actually felt comfortable!  

Day two of these shoes - I got a little more adventurous.  My neighbor was dropping her vehicle off at a shop and was going to walk home.  Knowing we needed to get in some longer training walks, I thought this was a great idea.  Once again, I decided to give the shoes a try.  

W W W W e l l l l.  It all started fine.  But, at about the 4 mile mark - I stopped and put some glide on my heels.  I told Susan, that I must have "gotten to much dry skin off my heels" because they were starting to hurt.  I figured the Glide would be a life saver.

About 1 1/2 miles from home, I stepped on a little rock.  It hit on my heel - and I literally screamed.  Susan and I were kind of surprised that a rock would hurt - since these shoes were supposed to be great for walking on rocks.   

By the time we got home, I had probably mentioned that I could NOT scrubb the dry/dead skin off my heals any more....because they were really starting to hurt.  Much to my surprise - when I got home and took of my "bat man shoes"....  I just about CRIED.  

This is not a picture of my chest.....it is the bottom of my feet!  :-(

But....I now know, that my Team name "Blisters 4 Boobs" is so appropriate!  I will say however; that I would do it again....if one person was spared going through breast cancer!!

FUNDRAISING UPDATES

Upcoming Fundraising 

JUNE - The whole month of JUNE you can eat at Chili's in Shakopee, Burnsville, Eagan or Bloomington and a portion of the sales will go to our cause. As long as you bring in a certificate that we will email you. If you need one let me know!!!

June 17 - Inflatable Jumper @ Rambling River Park - Farmington

June 19 & 20-Von Hanson's in Eagan off of Cliff Road...Enjoy delicious Brats, dogs and our delicious home made brownies, scotch a roos, cookies and more!

June 19-Cub in Lakeville...Come and visit us...we will bag your groceries

June 23-Culvers in Shakopee-15% of sales will go to our team.

July 2-Cub Foods in Rosemount-bagging groceries from 4-9pm.

July 9-Celts in Farmington-Beer Bash

July 15 - Ladies Night out - Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Lia Sophia, Tastefully Simple, etc. All in one fun convenient location. Details to follow.

July 17&18-Von Hanson's in Eagan by Town Centre...brats and more

July 30- The Basement Beer Bash in Prior Lake

August 14- Car Wash in Eden Prairie at Cub, right next to Eden Prairie Center.

My Dedication....

  In 2008, when I walked participated in my first "3 Day", I signed up without a team.  My mother in law soon told me, that her cousin Barb was going through breast cancer treatment.  Barb's kids had formed a team, and were participating in the walk as "Barb's Bust Brigade".

  I was extremely fortunate for Karen (Barb's daughter), Julie and Tara (Barb's niece) to take me under their wings and let me join their team.  What an amazing group of ladies!  It's absolutely amazing how well you get to know people.....after the course of 60 miles!!

   Unfortunately, Karen and Julie were not able to participate in the walk in 2009.  Tara, however; was able to be on the Crew.  Even though Karen was not able to walk, I could almost guarantee that Barb and Lee (her husband) would attend nearly every fundraising event that we sponsored.  Although last summer, I knew she was not feeling well at all Barb would still arrive, with a warm smile on her face!  Definitely a true fighter and a dedicated supporter!!  Barb passed away on January 17, 2010 at the tender age of 66 after a courageous 10 year battle with breast cancer.  

  I am truly blessed to have had the privilege of knowing Barb.  It is with pleasure that I dedicate my 2010 60 Mile Breast Cancer Walk....in Memory of Barbara Jean Metz!