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Tom’s Breast Cancer 3-Day Page

A little more than seven years ago, my Mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. This diagnosis came after at least 10 years of biannual mammography, which always resulted in negative results. When the positive results came, it was determined that the cancer had gone undetected for at least five years. This is when I decided that I needed to do something more then just be there for her through the surgery and subsequent radiation.

I started small, participating in our local Making Strides walk each year, but I always wanted to do more. Since that first walk, there have been several family members, and even more friends, diagnosed with the dreaded disease.
Three years ago, I happened upon the Susan Komen 3-Day for a Cure website, and thought, I can’t do that … I can’t walk 60 miles … but I couldn’t get it out of my mind. I thought, 60 miles is a big endeavor, but nothing compared to two or three rounds of chemo, 6-8 weeks of daily radiation, so I decided to take on the task.

At the introduction meeting, since I was the only man in attendance, I was almost immediately advised to contact Men With Heart, a group of guys that walk in the Boston 3-day. I made the initial email contact, and it was by far, one of the BEST decisions I have ever made.

I’ve had the honor and privilege of being part of an AMAZING group of guys, and they’ve inspired me to do all I can to promote the cause of finding a cure for breast cancer. I now find myself trying to come up with new and interesting ways to raise money, and volunteering to help in any way I can … I’ve even wrapped Christmas gifts for the Komen organization, to try to help raise money and awareness, and yes, I’ll be at the South Shore Plaza again this year, wrapping what I can, when I can, to help in just a small way.

Thank you for visiting my information page, and PLEASE consider making a donation. Your money could make all the difference in the world.

-Tom

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