Here is the information to send me letters at camp, and also for Opening Ceremonies and Cheering Stations for the walk. Letters and cards MUST be postmarked by October 7th. Send a Letter Getting mail on event can provide a big boost to a participant’s spirits. Take a few minutes to write a note which will brighten up their Komen 3-Day experience! Send letters to the P.O. Box below, and we’ll bring them to camp for the participant to pick up. Susan G. Komen 3-Day Camp Mail ATTN: INSERT NAME OF PARTICIPANT P.O. BOX 18297 Atlanta, GA 30316 Mail must be postmarked no later than October 7. Envelopes only, please. No boxes or large packages. Any mail that is not received by the 3-Day® by October 14 or retrieved by the participant by November 3 will be destroyed. Please note: This address is not the actual location of camp, but a PO Box for mail delivery only. Volunteer We need volunteers to help at the Participant Finish Area or the 3-Day campsite. Click here to sign up to volunteer. Sign up as a “camp angel” to assist participants with setting up tents and unloading gear at the 3-Day campsite. If you or someone you know is interested in leading a team of Camp Angels, please contact Tara Preyers at [email protected] or 800-996-3DAY, option 2. Sweet Dreams Treats For a $10 donation, the 3-Day will put together a notecard with your personal message, along with a custom 3-Day chocolate medallion, for the participant to pick up at the 3-Day Lounge in camp. Click here for details. Opening Ceremony Friends and family are highly encouraged to attend this emotional celebration, which starts your walker’s 3-Day journey. 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 while coming and going due to expected traffic congestion at the site. Friday, October 17 Stone Mountain Park 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Schedule for the Day: 5:00 a.m. - Crew members should arrive. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. - Walkers should arrive. 7:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony begins with community stretching. Directions: From Hwy 78, take exit 8, Stone Mountain Park Main Entrance. Follow exit ramp to East Gate Entrance of Stone Mountain Park. Public Cheering Stations Public cheering stations are a great way to show your support along the route. Create banners, hold up signs, bring some music and spread the love - anything to make them smile, get energized and keep walking. On some portions of the route you may find areas that are deemed “quiet zones” which will be indicated by signage on the route. Please assist us in respecting our neighborhoods and communities during this time. Friday, October 17 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony Stone Mountain Park 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 8:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Mile Marker 3.9 Stone Mountain Village Main Street Stone Mountain, GA 30083 11:15 a.m. - 3:25 p.m., Mile Marker 14.2 Dekalb History Center 101 East Court Square Decatur, GA 30030 Saturday, October 18 10:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m, Mile Marker 14.1 Lindbergh City Center 520 Main Street NE Atlanta, GA 30324 11:35 a.m. - 5:40 p.m., Mile Marker 17.9 701 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 Sunday, October 19 9:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m., Mile Marker 4.9 John Howell Park 833 Virginia Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306 10:50 a.m. - 1:50 p.m., Mile Marker 10.7 Freedom Park between Euclid Ave & Moreland Ave 1284 North Avenue Atlanta GA 30307 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony Turner Field 755 Hank Aaron Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30315
Posted on: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:02:09 +0000