60-Mile Men is proud to introduce the 2009 60-Mile Men. Details about each of these special men are below, including where you can find them during the 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day Season.
MR. JANUARY: Al, 52, has owned his own general contracting business for the last 25 years. He enjoys riding his motorcycles, flying planes, working on old cars, and spending time with his family. Al can often be found on event in costume as "Chief Check-a-Rack"
I participate to help raise money for the cause so that my daughters and everyone's daughters don't have to battle the disease that my wife is currently fighting.
2002 Michigan Motor Crew
2004 Michigan Motor Crew
2005 Michigan Motor Crew
2006 Michigan Motor Crew
2007 Michigan Motor Crew
2008 Michigan Motor Crew
MR. FEBRUARY: Joe, 54, is Director of Operations for a fulfillment operation and has been President of a veterans organization for 6 years. he loves sports, fishing, meeting new people and singing and dining out. Joe is passionate in the fight against breast cancer putting on numerous events to raise money in the fight against this horrid disease.
I walk in memory of 3 family members who lost their battles with breast cancer, and many other family and friends who lost their battles to other forms of cancer. When I meet people who have lost someone I have them write their name and something about them and carry this information with me on the walks. The direction of my life has been changed by breast cancer. The questions isn't if I will walk new year; it is where I will walk. I have 3 wonderful daughters who shouldn't have to grow up in a world with breast cancer as a threat.
2005 Philadelphia Walker
2006 Philadelphia Walker
2007 Philadelphia Walker
2008 Philadelphia Walker
2008 Tampa Bay Walker
2009 Philadelphia Walker
2009 Tampa Bay Walker
MR. MARCH: Ted, 42, is a Surgical Technologist for a major health care system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. His passion for the 3-Day is only equaled by his love of history. he is an avid historical re-creationist, and volunteers for the cast of several Renaissance Festivals in North Texas.
I walk for all the men and women that I have come into contact with in my 20+ years in surgery, in the hope that one day we will never again perform another mastectomy. I walk for my adopted "military mom" who is a survivor of multiple diagnoses, and for the Navy Chief that - with her successful battle - showed me what courage and leadership truly are. Most of all, I walk so that one day nobody will have to lose another family member to this disease.
2006 Dallas-Fort Worth Walker
2008 Dallas-Fort Worth Walker
2009 Dallas-Fort Worth Crew
MR. APRIL: Barry, 59, spent 30 years as an IT project manager. He now walks in every 3-Day event across the country. He has 4 children and 3 grandchildren with whom he loves to spend his time.
I walked in Michigan in '02. I was so impressed by the staff and the organization, amazed by the selflessness of the crew and inspired by stories I heard, that I wanted to do it again. I decided to walk all 12 events in 2006, again in '07 and again in '08! I plan to keep walking until I hear a reason not to.
2002 Michigan Walker
2004 Michigan Walker
2005 Arizona Crew
2005 Michigan Walker
2005 Chicago Walker
2006 Atlanta Walker
2006 Arizona Walker
2006 Boston Walker
2006 Chicago Walker
2006 Dallas Walker
2006 Kansas City Walker
2006 Michigan Walker
2006 Philadelphia Walker
2006 San Diego Walker
2006 Seattle Walker
2006 Tampa Bay Walker
2006 Twin Cities Walker
2007 Atlanta Walker
2007 Arizona Walker
2007 Boston Walker
2007 Chicago Walker
2007 Cleveland Walker
2007 Dallas Walker
2007 Michigan Walker
2007 Philadelphia Walker
2007 San Diego Walker
2007 Seattle Walker
2007 Tampa Bay Walker
2007 Twin Cities Walker
2008 Atlanta Walker
2008 Arizona Walker
2008 Boston Walker
2008 Chicago Walker
2008 Cleveland Walker
2008 Dallas Walker
2008 Michigan Walker
2008 Philadelphia Walker
2008 San Diego Walker
2008 San Francisco Walker
2008 Seattle Walker
2008 Tampa Bay Walker
2008 Twin Cities Walker
2008 Washington D.C. Walker
2009 Chicago Walker
2009 Cleveland Walker
2009 Chicago Walker
2009 Michigan Walker
2009 Twin Cities Walker
2009 Denver Walker
2009 Seattle Crew
2009 San Francisco Crew
2009 Washington, D.C Crew
2009 Philadelphia Crew
2009 Atlanta Crew
2009 Tampa Bay Crew
2009 Dallas Crew
2009 Arizona Crew
2009 San Deigo Crew
MR. MAY: Robert, 40, is a Case Worker for transitional assistance customers. he is currently working on his Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Service. He enjoys spending time at home with his family and his dogs.
I walk for my best friend's mother who is a breast cancer survivor. I walk for my partner's brother who is a colorectal cancer survivor. I walk for my daughter so that she will never have to hear those words.
2007 San Diego Walker
2008 San Francisco Walker
2009 San Deigo Walker
MR. JUNE: Mark, 33, is a Michigan State University Graduate who works in automotive purchasing. In his spare time, Mark enjoys going to the gym, spending time on the water, and playing softball, basketball and golf. His prized possessions are his wife and two daughters, and more than anything, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
It's an honor to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day and have the exposure to such passion, spirit and determination of all those involved. I participate because I want to contribute to the fight against all forms of cancer. I have met many survivors and have been touched by the stories of strength, love and endurance. I feel privileged to be involved in a cause that will assist many men and women in their fight against cancer so they can spend one more day, week, year or decade with their loved ones.
2007 Michigan Walker
2008 Michigan Walker
2008 Chicago Walker
2009 Chicago Crew
MR. JULY: Mark, 46, is a Machinist who loves to spend time with his wife and 3 dogs. He enjoys traveling, scuba diving and riding his Harley.
I first signed up to walk in the 3-Day in honor of my mother, who is a survivor, and quickly realized how many family members and friends have battled with breast cancer. Now, I continue in the 3-Day in the hope that others won't have to know the battle.
2006 Michigan Walker
2007 Michigan Walker
2008 Michigan Crew
MR. AUGUST: Michael, 61, retired after 25 years with the Justice Department, moved to Chicago, and began a private chef service with his wife Monica. He enjoys his ginormous BBQ, gardening with his fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs. He just cannot wait for a little warm weather and spending time along Chicago's lakefront.
I lost my grandmother and a stepmother to cancer, and then found out that my wife's grandmother, at age 94, is a 34-year survivor. I have six granddaughters, and I pray everyday they never have to battle breast cancer. I will continue coming back until I cannot move any longer or we have a cure.
2004 Chicago Crew
2005 Chicago Crew
2006 Chicago Crew
2007 Chicago Crew
2007 Michigan Crew
2008 Chicago Crew
2009 Chicago Crew
<2009 Denver Walker
MR. SEPTEMBER: Tony, 66, (Dr. T) is a University Professor mentoring doctoral students from emerging and developing countries as they research improved methods for better governance, health care, safe drinking water, food stability and the alleviation of poverty. For relaxation, Dr. T likes to restore older houses and promote a sustainable environment by saving them from the wrecking ball.
I walk because cancer is a family disease and men are often the emotional support for women with breast cancer. I walk for a world that is breast cancer free for my daughters and granddaughters.
2006 Tampa Bay Crew
2007 Tampa Bay Walker
2008 Tampa Bay Walker
2009 Tampa Bay Walker
MR. OCTOBER: Larry, 49, is an Executive in the technology industry. He is a long-time participant of the Breast Cancer 3-Day and the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, as well as Out of the Darkness. He is also the author of "An Underground Guide to the Breast Cancer Walk. (Editors Note: Available from 60-Mile Men) When not involved with charitable work, he enjoys time with his wife and children, reading and spending time outdoors.
I first became involved when my wife walked in support of her mother, who is a survivor. Since then, I've been involved to support my friends and family who are fighting breast cancer today, to honor the memory of the friends I've lost to this disease, and to help find a cure so that my wife and children will never have to worry about breast cancer
2002 Washington D.C. Walker
2002 New York City Crew
2004 Washington D.C. Crew
2004 New York City Crew
2005 Philadelphia Crew
2006 Philadelphia Crew
2006 Boston Crew
2007 Philadelphia Crew
2007 Tampa Bay Walker
2008 Philadelphia Crew
2008 Washington D.C. Crew
2009 Philadelphia Crew
2009 Washington D.C. Crew
MR. NOVEMBER: Jordan, 19, is a college sophomore studying to be an EMT. In addition to being an honor student, he serves as President of the Student Activities Board and was recently elected Student Government President. Although his friends say he is obsessed with the 3-Day events, Jordan still manages to find tome to be an avid sports fan, technology junkie and theater buff.
I crew in memory and honor of far too many, and in the hope that my sister and future family members won't have to worry about breast cancer.
2007 Cleveland Crew
2007 Michigan Volunteer
2008 Cleveland Crew
2009 Cleveland Crew
2009 Michigan Crew
MR. DECEMBER: David, 38, is a Public Relations Writer and part-time Puzzle Editor. In addition to the breast cancer cause, his passions include theater (as an actor and playwright), Scrabble, tennis, movies, bridge, writing mystery novels and cooking.
I walk because I can. And with so many people fighting this dreaded disease, I will continue to do so a long as I have strength in my legs and compassion in my heart.
2007 Tampa Bay Walker
2008 Tampa Bay Walker
