First batch of photos:

Roberta and Susie:
Roberta's banner and cheerleaders:
Sunday Dinner:
Roberta and Halloween:
Jeter, Roberta, Halloween and Skeezix:
Food Lady, RayPod's Mom, Roberta, Guido's Mom and Bruce's Mom (post walk):

Skeezix, Bruce, Guido and Jeter, post-walk:
Closing Ceremony:
Tracy's Bast Tatt, Skeezix, Bruce and Jeter:
Food Lady and Roberta:

RayPod's mom, Bruce's Mom, Guido's Mom:
WIPEOUT!
All da flat cat cheerleaders:

Help Support Roberta

This blog will be a public bulletin board to coordinate the festivities during the time Roberta is here for her 60-mile Breast Cancer Walk.

If you're one of her cheerleaders, please leave a comment on the corresponding posts to indicate if you're planning on attending that day's events so that we can look for you.

IMPORTANT!! If you'll have a car and are willing to play taxi to out-of-town cheerleaders, leave that in your comment as well.

Please join us on Facebook, if you're a member.

Spectator Info is here.

Sightseeing on THURS 10/1

Anyone who wants to join Roberta and me sightseeing on TH 10/2, lemme know. I can take 2 more in my car.

We will end the day at the Ferry Building (probably at Market Bar) with cocktails at Market Bar starting around 4pm. Just look for the Flat Cats. Hopefully, some of you can join us.

Opening Ceremonies

Please leave a comment if you plan to cheer at the opening ceremony so we can find you.



Opening Ceremony

The Breast Cancer 3-Day begins early Friday morning with the Opening Ceremony. 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!

This celebration is not just for participants. Friends and family are highly encouraged to attend, though please note that seating will not be available, so if you are unable to stand for 30-60 minutes, you may want to bring a folding chair. Please allow extra travel time due to expected traffic congestion at the site.

After the Opening Ceremony is over, participants will begin walking the 60-mile route and start a journey of a lifetime. It will be even more special if you are there to help send them off with smiles and encouragement. We'll also have a Breast Cancer 3-Day gear store on site if you'd like to purchase a souvenir for yourself or your participant.

Friday, October 2

COW Palace
2600 Geneva Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014

MAP TO THE COW PALACE:

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

Driving Directions:
From the Golden Gate Bridge - Follow Highway 1 (19th Avenue) past S.F. State University. Take the Cow Palace / Alemany Blvd. loop and continue to Alemany. Turn left onto Alemany and continue to Geneva Ave. Turn right onto Geneva and follow until Cow Palace is on the right.

From Highway 101 North - Take Brisbane / Cow Palace exit, go straight to Geneva and turn left. The Cow Palace is 10 blocks up on the left.

From Highway 101 South - Take Cow Palace / 3rd Street exit, immediately merge to the right of the off ramp and merge onto Bayshore. Follow Bayshore to Geneva and turn right onto Geneva. The Cow Palace is 10 blocks up on the left.

From Highway 280 North - Take the Geneva / Ocean exit, and turn right onto Geneva. Follow a few miles; the Cow Palace will be on the right.

From Highway 280 South - Take the Geneva / Ocean exit, and turn left onto Geneva. Follow a few miles, the Cow Palace will be on the right.

Public Transportation - Take the San Francisco/Milbrae BART line to Balboa Park station. From Balboa Park station take the S.F. Muni Bus #9ax/9x Bayshore Express to the Cow Palace bus stop at the corner of Geneva Avenue and Santos Street. Other routes to the Cow Palace are available from the Transit Destinations website (http://transit.511.org/destinations/#m1=P&did=17).

Cheering Stations FRI 10/2

If you plan on joining Roberta's cheerleaders on Friday, please leave a comment so we can coordinate on how to find each other. I'll be adding a map this week.


Cheering Stations

Public 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 2:

9:15 am - 12:00 pm
San Francisco Zoo North Parking Lot
Sloat Blvd. and Great Hwy.
San Francisco, CA 94116

MAP:


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11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ocean Beach
Just north of Lincoln
San Francisco, CA 94121

MAP -- Lincoln and Ocean Beach is located 2 blocks above the "I" on the Map:


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Cheering Stations SAT 10/3

That guy with the ponytail:
Faye and Beth:
'Berta and Fiona:
Terry (who walked by and said IS THAT FLAT JETER?????"):
Day 2 Cheerleaders:





If you plan on joining Roberta's cheerleaders on Saturday, please leave a comment so we can coordinate on how to find each other.

I know what part the Marin route will be and I also know all the secret parking spaces and the best places for cocktails.

Also, if you're interested in a Marin tour (including the best spots from which to photograph San Francisco), leave a comment

Saturday, October 3:

7:45 am - 9:30 am
Fort Baker
East Road
Sausalito, CA 94965

Here's the map. Mr Echo's mom and I will be where the star is (or as close to it as possible):

Cheering Stations SUN 10/3

If you plan on joining Roberta's cheerleaders on Sunday, please leave a comment so we can coordinate on how to find each other. I'll be adding a map this week.

Sunday, October 4:

8:30 am - 11:30 am
Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea Garden
50 Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118

MAP TO TEA GARDEN:

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10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Alamo Square Park (Along Fulton)
Fulton St. & Steiner St.
San Francisco, CA 94117

Alamo Square:

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Closing Ceremony - Sunday 5pm

Closing CeremonyAfter 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 traffic 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 4:30 pm in order to join the victory walk.

Don't forget to continue the spirit of kindness we'll be building on the Breast Cancer 3-Day throughout and beyond the Closing Ceremony!

Sunday, October 4 5:00 pm
Marina Green
310 Marina Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94123

Spectators should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site by 4:00 pm to secure a space by the stage that will give them the best view of the program. We recommend carpooling, as parking is limited.

Please note that seating will not be available, so if you are unable to stand for 30-60 minutes, you may want to bring a folding chair.



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ALTERNATIVE PARKING:

• Fort Mason
• Chrissy Field

Sunday Night Dinner

Halloween' mom Marianne has graciously invited everyone (including significant others) to dinner in her San Francisco home on Sunday night, 4 OCT.

If you've already RSVP'd to me, great. If not, and you'd like to attend, leave a comment. Also include any dietary restrictions.

Since I don't want to publish Marianne's address on the internet, you'll need to RSVP to know where to go.

If you have a car available to give rides to the out-of-towners, leave that in your comment as well.

IMPORTANT!!! I really want to help get everyone transported from Marina Green to Marianne's house, but I have no idea who needs a ride other than Judi. Please leave a comment if you need a ride, or if you have room in your car to transport people (including Roberta).

So far, I have RSVPs from:

• Roberta
• Tracy
• Sue Bailey
• Lori M the Queen of Catster
• The Food Lady and Mr TF,
• Susie, Kiera and Daddykitty McGavin
• Judi B (Guido's mom)
• Jeanette Aden (Chai Latte's mom) and Bill
• Beezer's Mom
• Marianne and Rafael