Tag: Brianna Sotelo

Hello Everyone ………

First off, I would like to thank you all for helping make my first 60 mile, 3-day walk a complete success. With your help, the Michigan 3-day raised almost $5 million towards a cure for cancer.
Let me take you through a short recap of our journey ….

Day 1, August 14 – Starting point – The Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn. We checked in, and enjoyed a very touching opening ceremony, which gave us all a kick-start to the day. We began our walk at 7:00. Day one took us through neighborhoods of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Redford, then to camp in Livonia. Day one was very exciting, as many residents and businesses were out and about giving us their support. Superior Ambulance Company traveled along our route, blasting fun music and cheering everyone on. As the afternoon arrived, the temperature was up in the 90’s. It was hot, hot, hot! I never drank so much water and Gatorade in my life! There were various “pit stops” along our way where we could sit down, rest, and refuel our canteens. There was also medical staff available if needed, and food and snacks to keep you going. We never sat for too long, just enough time to check our feet for blisters and munch on some goodies – then we were on our way again. We finally made it to camp, around 3:30 p.m., where dinner was waiting. We were all so hot and tired, we couldn’t even eat. My teammates were headed to their tents for a nap, while I was headed to my air conditioned hotel room, with a nice whirlpool bath, cool shower, and comfy bed – my daughter, Brianna, decided to join me at my camp after discovering her tent was about 100 degrees. We each took a nice, long, cool shower, then went to bed around 7:00 …..

Day 2, August 15 – We awoke at 4:00 a.m., rested and ready for day two. We drove to camp, met our teammates at breakfast, and were in line ready to walk by 6:30. Day two took us through parts of Livonia and Plymouth – Day 2 was so much fun! There were people everywhere handing out drinks, food and, best of all, popsicles © Another great gift was baggies of ice – we would shove them on our bodies anywhere why would go – it made the heat so much less intense. Downtown Plymouth was the best! The entire town was decorated for the 3-day, they dyed the town fountain pink, and there were hundreds of people lining the sidewalks and streets cheering us on and giving their support. It was very emotional, and they made you feel like celebrities walking down the red carpet. Residents of Plymouth decorated their houses and lawns, and were camped out on their lawns handing out food, drinks, and even 3-day beads and trinkets. By” the time we made it back to camp, around 3:00, we were all loaded down with all the gifts handed out. Before dinner, we went to the mail tent to see who sent us cards and letters of encouragement. It was nice to be remembered, and it brought a little bit of home to camp. After dinner, which we all were able to enjoy that night, we all went to our “camp tents” (ha ha) to get a good rest for day three.

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Day 3, August 16 – Again, we awoke at 4:00 a.m., rested and ready. We met our teammates at breakfast, and we were all feeling pretty good about day three. Since the walking route had changed, we were all bussed to Ann Arbor to begin our journey for day three. We were lucky to be in one of the first few busses that left, and were lucky because some of the busses took the wrong exit and got lost on their way to the starting point. So, we were four of the first 200 to start off day three. This day took us through the University of Michigan campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Day three was quite uneventful, as the Ann Arbor residents were no where to be found. Oh well, it was a peaceful, quiet 20 miles, which led us to the finish line on the property of Washtenaw Community College. There, we had such a reception from fellow walkers, 3-day crew and others who just came to celebrate with us.

The walk was certainly challenging, but something I, personally, am very proud of completing with only two blisters, sore muscles and a sun burn. I finished day three as walker number 207, with my teammates right behind me at 208 – 210, out of the 1800 who walked. We had three hours to rest at the “holding” area before closing ceremonies. It was nice to see family and friends come to give their support as we waited. We took that last ‘/2 mile walk to closing ceremonies, celebrated with all our fellow walkers, and were ready to go home!!!!!

It was an honor to walk in memory of my mother, and for all those who suffer from this disease, no matter what form. I truly appreciate everyone’s support during the months prior to the walk – all your donations, prayers and thoughts were more than I could have ever asked for. I hope you enjoy the short glimpse of the walk I have made for you – it is a very small “thank you” for all you have done .

With sincere thanks, hugs & kisses    ~ Liz ~