Madelyn Wattigney — Team Captain
Walking for the second time, crew member in 2007

In 2007, Madelyn participated in the DFW Breast Cancer 3-Day as part of the Lunch Crew. Thoroughly inspired by her experience she immediately committed to walking in 2008.

While part of the lunch crew she made several new friends, five of whom are now her present teammates. Madelyn has previously walked in the Dallas Race for the Cure and will be participating in the 2008 Fort Worth Komen for the Cure.

“My 2007 experience was life changing. I knew I had to walk this year. Last October put everything into perspective — the loss of a dear friend fifteen years ago, friends who are survivors and family members stricken with this disease. On November 7, 2008, I will start my first 3-Day walk, but I already know it will not be my last.”

Madelyn's 3-Day Fundraising Page

Sharon Zchirnt — Team Co-Captain
Walking for the third time, crew member in 2005 and 2007

A dedicated supporter in the fight against breast cancer, Sharon walked in the 2002 and 2006 DFW Breast Cancer 3-Days. She also was part of the all-volunteer crew during 2005 and 2007. Over the past 12 years Sharon has also participated in the Fort Worth Komen for the Cure.
 
“I do this because I’ve lost two dear friends and have several friends who are survivors.”

Sharon's 3-Day Fundraising Page

Gail M. Beliveau — Training Coordinator
Crew member in 2007, 2008 and 2009

This will be Gail's third year to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-day. She will be part of the all-volunteer crew and is assigned to the lunch crew.

Gail's 3-Day Fundraising Page

Terri Bilger
Crewing 2009, two time walker and crew member in 2006 and 2007

In April 2002, Terri walked in the Avon 3-Day seven months after completing chemo and radiation for breast cancer.  It was at this event she met present team members Tina Marie Olson and Tina Walker.  She then continued her support of the 3-Day by being a vital part of the Crew.  In 2006, she was a bus liaison and in 2007 part of the Lunch Crew along with her daughter Pam.  Terri has also supported the Komen for the Cure by volunteering her time.
 
“I am a seven year survivor who just found out I now have it in my other breast and I will continue to fight the fight until I can’t anymore. I do it in my mother’s memory, my sister’s interest, for my daughter, daughter-in-law, granddaughters, for those that can’t.”

Terri's 3-Day Fundraising Page

Tina Marie Olson
Crewing 2009, five time walker and crew member in 2006 and 2007

Not a newbie to the Breast Cancer 3-Day this will be Tina’s 7th time to participate. She has walked it four times and crewed during 2006 and 2007. Tina has also volunteered her time to be a Training Walk Coordinator for previous 3-Day events. She is completely dedicated to raising Breast Cancer Awareness and fighting this dreadful disease any way she can. She begin her dedication after losing two two dear friends to Breast Cancer. You can read more about Tina’s friends by clicking here.

“I walk in memory of Nora Jean Allen and Lori Savage Jenkins.  I walk in celebration of my friend and teammate Terri Bilger.”

Tina Marie's 3-Day Fundraising Page

Tina Walker
Walking for the fourth time, crew member in 2006 and 2007

November 6, 2009, will mark Tina’s sixth 3-Day. On three separate occasions Tina has walked the 60 miles and displayed her sore muscles with pride. During 2006 and 2007 she participated as part of the all-volunteer crew for the DFW Breast Cancer 3-Day. Tina has also taken part in several Komen for the Cure events.
 
“I do this because both my grandmothers had breast cancer and I have known other friends that have either battled and won or lost. Also, I have daughters and my hope for them is that they never ever have to go through being diagnosed and treatment. And, for myself as well, because I am still raising a daughter at home. I have a mother, mother in law, aunts, sister, nieces, cousins and friends. I have met many friends through the 3-Day. During the very first walk I met a lady that had joined our team and she was just out of chemo at the time and she is fighting again today. She is a big reason that drives me to do it today!!!!”

Tina's 3-Day Fundraising Page

Kandy Johannsen
Honorary team member and walker in 2008

This will be Kandy's first year to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-day

Kandy's 3-Day Fundraising Page

Dotty McMichael
Honorary team member and walker in 2008

Dotty is no stranger to Komen organized events. This may be her first 3-Day, but she has walked in several Race for the Cures. Dotty’s main reason for participating in the 3-Day is to raise awareness.
 
“I work at a physicians office and have seen several of our patients diagnosed, some survivors and some who have lost their battle with breast cancer.  I will be walking in memory and in honor of these patients”

Dotty's 3-Day Fundraising Page

Stephanie Middleton
Honorary team member and two time walker, crew member in 2007

This will be Stephanie's second time to walk the 3-Day.

Jennifer Weimer
Honorary team member and walker in 2008

Jennifer's participated in the 2008 Breast Cancer 3-Day.