Immediate Impact Walk: Day 3

Sunday's Route

It always takes me a few days to write the post about the final day of an event. It was a really fantastic day, which made for a great ending to an amazing event weekend.

We met at 7:15am, at the same location where we had finished Satuday afternoon. Each day, we were joined by additional walkers. Our event has the option of walking one, two, or all three days. On our last day, we would have 27 walkers, and 9 crew members.

In a circle, listening to announcements, and Linda's reading.

All of the walkers and crew (minus the photographer) Sunday morning.

Linda reading from an inspirational book.

Happy Birthday, Holly!!!

Sharla's family came from all across the country to support her and join us for the event. Her sister, Michelle, walked with us on Sunday.

Early on, I walked with my friend, Sharla. Sharla had an injury from Thursday night, and wasn't able to walk as fast as the rest of the group. I had a great time walking with her for a while. We ended up in the back if the pack, then further and further away. Eventually, we were picked up by the sweep vehicle (our motto is: "Sweeping is Sexy!") and driven about .3 miles to catch up with the rest of the pack. It was my first time sweeping during an event (and I did walk more than 15 miles anyway), and I was so glad to have spent that time with Sharla. :)

Sexy Sweeping with Sharla

We caught up on the Embarcadero where we ran into former Hottie Teammate, Laura!! Laura is getting married next weekend, so she was unable to join us this year. We are all so excited for her, and were happy to see her along our route!!

Congratulations, Laura!!

The walk along the Embarcadero was sunny and beautiful.

Holly and Catriona

We had our first bathroom break at the Ferry building, then took a cable car photo op on California Street!

Cable Car

We walked down California street, through the Financial district....

....and Up into Nob Hill...

And eventually to Alta Vista (?) park for our second break.

After our break, we made our way up and over into Russian Hill...

...where we walked down Macondray Lane. Macondray Lane was the inspiration for Barbary lane in the "Tales of the City" books. We took a group photo, which I sent to my friend (author of "Tales if the City"), Armistead Maupin. Here was his response on Facebook. :)


Facebook conversation with Armistead Maupin

Here I am at the entrance to Macondray Lane.

We made our way down towards Fisherman's Wharf, and walked along the Bay.


At Tge Cannery

You can see how Tge fog is sitting on the Bay. Starting to get chilly!!

Stephanie and Judy walking like a pedestrian. :)

Our lunch break was along the Marina Green! We had lots of friends and family meet us here! 

Cheering us into Lunch

The final walkers come into lunch

After lunch, we only had about 4-5 miles left. We walked along the Marina, into Crissy field, towards our beloved Warming Hut.

We had a quick break at the Warming Hut, took a final group photo, then headed out on our final leg through the Presidio.

One last stop at Tge Warming Hut. It was pretty chilly by this point, so it was fairly quiet there.

We had two green poles with ribbons tied to them that we carried along with us throughout the entire event. The green ribbons had the names of each of the participants and our beneficiaries. The white ribbons had names written by Tge participants, of each of the people in whose memory, or honor we are walking for.

As we neared the finish line, we gathered together so we could all walk together to the end.

The top of Immigrant Point, where are friends and family are cheering us on at Tge finish line. Such a moving, and amazing sight!

Walking up the final flight of stairs...

Sharla came down from the top to lead us all to the finish.

We reached the top, and the end of our 55-mile event, and were greeted by our family and friends.

Me with my Super Husband.

Yay, Family!!! Bro, Sis, Graham and Dick. Thank you ALL for braving the cold and coming out!!

Closing Ceremonies

Linda did a great job, addressing the crowd, and letting them know what this whole event meant to all of us.

Linda and Charisse speaking

The most emotional part if the event for me personally, was listening our friend, and fellow-walker, Sharla, deliver her amazing and heartfelt speech. Sharla has been walking with our group for six years, and had her own breast cancer diagnosis in July of this year. Her speech was incredible.

Sharla

We presented each of our beneficiaries with a temporary check. The money is still coming in! Each day, we're getting closer and closer to our $125,000 goal!! Stay tuned!

Representatives from Friend to Friend, Breast Cancer Emergency Fund, and Charlotte Maxwell Clinic.

Linda finished Cliding Ceremonies with the unveiling of this banner, and the release if butterflies.

Tamara (moto crew) and a butterfly

Meg (sweep crew) and a butterfly

One of our event banners 

Sunday's Stats

Here are a few random favorite photos (taken by others) from Sunday

Today we are making an impact for Sharla. xo

Our crew, sending thanks to one of our event sponsors, Krave Jerky!! We love Krave!

One part of the group Thank You gift for Linda was the Warming Hut painting that I had painted earlier this year. We had it framed, and presented it to her at Closing Ceremonies. 

Final group Photo


The Immediate Impact Walk Full 55-mile Route