Carolyn (Crozier) Acosta

SYCAMORE — Sixty miles, three days, thousands of steps, and months of preparation to make a personal difference in finding the cures. Carolyn (Crozier) Acosta, Rochelle Native and 1982 graduate of Rochelle Township High school has joined thousands of breast cancer supporters in preparing for the 2010 Susan G. Komen Chicago 3-Day for the CureTM, presented by Energizer. After months of training and fundraising, participants will walk 60 miles during three days to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs.

“This is my first year participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure,” said Acosta. Through my participation in this event I know I am making a personal impact on the breast cancer movement. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure is challenging, but the opportunity to have an impact is enormous.”

I have decided to participate in this event after seeing how breast cancer has affected so many lives in our community.

I am walking in honor of survivors including long-time friend and Rochelle resident Mary Jo Polhammer-Backe and in memory of others who have lost the battle.”

Each walker is supported by coaches and online assistance aiding in all aspects of training and fundraising. Additionally, clinics, meetings, training walks, teams and buddy walkers provide ongoing encouragement.

The Susan G. Komen Chicago 3-Day for the Cure starts on Friday morning, Aug. 6, and ends with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 8. Walkers cover about 20 miles a day, traveling at their own pace. Hundreds of volunteer crew members support the walkers through the three-day journey providing meals, refreshments and snack stops, gear transport, hot showers, portable restrooms, safety on the streets and 24-hour medical services. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure is the greatest distance you can go in the fight against breast cancer.

“I am required to raise at least $2,300 in donations in order to walk,” said Acosta. However, I’ve set my personal goal at $3,000. As of today, I have raised a total of $805 and really need help to reach my goal and to be able to participate in the walk.

More than 1.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer globally each year. To help Acosta reach her goal by making a donation, visit wwwThe3Day.org. You can give online using Carolyn’s Participant ID number 5203149. You can also call 800-996-3DAY to donate over the phone.

If you prefer to donate by check rather than online please put my name and participant # (Carolyn Acosta – participant # 5203149) in the memo section of your check. Please make checks payable to:Susan G. Komen 3 day for the cure. Checks can be mailed to: Carolyn Acosta 642 Hill Street Sycamore, IL. 60178

Checks need to be received by July 24; however, donations can be continued to be made online or via phone until Aug. 28.

To learn how to participate or volunteer with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY.

About the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight to end breast cancer. Komen 3-Day for the Cure participants raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk an average of 20 miles a day for three consecutive days, educating tens of thousands of people about breast health with every step. Funds raised impact breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs.

The 3-Day for the Cure is presented by Energizer. The national series sponsors are Bank of America and New Balance. Please visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY for more information.

The 2010 Komen 3-Day for the Cure Series includes events in Boston (July 23-25), Cleveland (July 30 – August 1), Chicago (August 6-8), Michigan (August 13-15), Twin Cities (August 20-22), Denver (August 27-29), Seattle (September 24-26), San Francisco Bay Area (October 1-3), Washington, D.C. (October 8-10), Philadelphia (October 15-17), Atlanta (October 22-24), Tampa Bay (October 29-31), Dallas/Fort Worth (November 5-7), Arizona (November 12-14), San Diego (November 19-21).