10/28/2025
60 miles. 3 days. One powerful purpose: Breast Cancer Awareness.
This weekend in Dallas was nothing short of extraordinary. Over 600 passionate walkers and 200 devoted volunteers came together from across the country, united by hope, love, and the fight against breast cancer. For three days, we lit up Dallas-Fort Worth with our energy, our stories, and our pink—turning every step into a symbol of courage and solidarity.
The community embraced us with open hearts. Driveways became aid stations. Strangers became cheerleaders. Children in pajamas waved from their porches at sunrise, eager to catch a glimpse of the pink warriors marching by. We were met with water, protein bars, handmade signs, and gifts wrapped in pink—each one a reminder that we were not walking alone.
It felt like walking a red carpet of compassion—mile after mile, 60 miles of purpose, resilience, and soul.
People often ask me:
Why do I throw myself into such physically intense challenges?
I’ve reflected deeply on this. Most of these challenges are for raising cancer awareness. And having gone through cancer myself, I know firsthand how hard it is—physically, emotionally, spiritually. These walks and hikes mirror that struggle. They are not easy. But I do them to show that an ordinary person like me can rise, and so can anyone else.
If we approach these challenges thinking only of the pain, the exhaustion, the risk of injury, the long recovery—then yes, they will be nothing but hardship. But if we see them as a source of inspiration, hope, and strength—not just for ourselves but for everyone watching—then the suffering becomes secondary. The purpose becomes the light.
Cancer is one of life’s hardest battles. But it can also awaken something powerful and positive in us. It can bring clarity, connection, and courage. I am here to prove that—not just through words, but through action.
Anybody that supported and cheered me doing these events makes them also part of these journeys. Their support carried me forward, step by step, and helped amplify a message that matters deeply.
With gratitude and hope,
Dana
