The Michigan walk is one week from today. I’m still energized from my 2018 7-city experience, and I can’t wait to get started on the first of five events I’m participating in this year. This update is a bit long, but I hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee and continue reading. First off, if […]
2018 Michigan 3-Day: Off to a Great Start!
My first of seven Komen 3-Day walks is done! The Michigan 3-Day was everything I could have hoped for and more. I met amazing, compassionate people. I endured ridiculous heat, and was grateful for the supporters who offered ice water, pickles, otter pops, and encouragement to walkers. I also had a lot of fun. More Than […]
One 3-Day Leads to Another…
Last weekend I volunteered at the Seattle 3-Day walk as a member the Route Safety crew (here’s a terrific event summary). Route Safety is responsible for, well, keeping the walkers safe on the route. The crew is made up of two dozen bicyclists and motorcyclists who head out with the first walker each morning, and […]
“Get Ink for the Cure” at Dzul Ink Lounge
Dzul Ink Lounge has been a fixture in White Center for many years, but brothers Jacob and Alejandro (Alex) Dzul found they were spending more and more of their time in downtown Seattle. So they started looking, found a great space on 3rd & Lenora in Belltown, and officially opened their new shop in December. […]
Komen for the Cure: 6 Months After the Planned Parenthood Storm
It’s been six months since the news broke about Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s changes to its grants policy, resulting in a loss of funding eligibility for Planned Parenthood. Three days later, after a public relations maelstrom and outrage from many of its affiliates, the organization reversed its decision. Impacts to individual Komen affiliates […]