Team Malista to Walk 3 Day for Breast Cancer - September 28, 2007


Hello Everyone!

The Three Day 60 Mile Breast Cancer Walk was this past weekend..
Team MALISTA raised over $18,000 for the cause! 60 miles was not easy to walk... but it was very inspirational experience.

Although Team Malista visited the blister tent and medical tent on a daily basis, we managed to pull through..

..there was even a cell phone casualty into the port-a-potty....(mine, of course)

Stephanie Novotny, Angela Novotny, Ashlee Chrzanowsk,i  Michele Chrzanowski, Christina Stefanou,
Stavros Melabiotis

Here are some of my photos from the event: http://oakland.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2063414&l=5f164&id=38500507

Here is a link to Fox2 News that followed the teams through the 3 day walk
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=4479734&version=29&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.5.1 Scroll down and click "teams get ready for 3-day"

Team Malista's Ashlee Chrzanowski and Michele Chrzanowski are shown waving to the camera before the walk began.

Again, thank you so much for your kindness and support. It means the world to us.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Novotny

Team Malista – 3 Day Walk Starts September 28, 2007 Pledge Today! The Route
The route is well marked with arrows and instructional signage; simply follow the signs – and the walkers in front of you! Day One – 18.8 Miles
The journey begins at Oakland Community College - Orchard Ridge and weaves through some of metro Detroit’s most beautiful neighborhoods.  Enjoy walking past tree-lined streets, historic buildings and downtown neighborhoods. You will see plenty of parks and historic homes as you make your way into camp.
Day Two – 20.1 Miles
Day Two begins with even more quiet neighborhoods filled with parks galore. You'll walk through historic Hines Drive and catch a glimpse of local lakes. Pass by some of metro Detroit’s downtown communities and tree-lined streets as your journey ends back at camp.
Day Three – 15.5 Miles
Day Three makes its way to the Henry Ford and highlights much of metro Detroit’s history and beauty. Enjoy walking along Hines Drive and its tree-lined trails and beautiful parks. Take in views of the Henry Ford Community College and University of Michigan-Dearborn campuses as you make your way to the River Rouge Gateway Trail. Your journey leaves you off with final views of downtown Dearborn and plenty of signs of Detroit’s automobile history as you make you way into Holding/Closing at the Henry Ford/Greenfield Village, one of the country’s greatest historical attractions.
The Breast Cancer 3-Day staff works diligently to create an ideal route that is both safe and scenic. Exact mileage per event varies according to a number of factors along the route such as Pit Stops, Camp, as well as Opening and Closing site locations. The amount of daylight hours also impacts the total event mileage as it dictates the amount of time the route can be kept open safely.

The route will generally open around 6:30 am and close around 7:00 pm, other conditions permitting. Every two to three miles along the way, you’ll find a pit stop or grab & go. A grab & go offers portable toilets, water, and sports drinks. Pit stops are larger and include all the services of a grab & go as well as snacks and medical crew. We suggest the following guidelines for breaks: 10-15 minutes at each stop, and 30 minutes at lunch, depending on your pace.

All pit stops have designated opening and closing hours, timed to keep you moving along the route at a reasonable and safe pace. If you reach a pit stop before it opens, you will be asked to stop and wait. If you reach a pit stop after it closes, you will be transported to lunch or camp (whichever is next). If you need to get to a pit stop and are unable to walk into it, a sweep van can transport you from the route into the next pit stop. Sweep vans do not pick up from pit stops and do not drop off at grab and go's. If you are done walking for the day, get on a SAG bus, which are stationed at each pit stop and lunch. If you board a SAG bus prior to lunch you will be taken directly to lunch. If you board a SAG bus after lunch, you will be taken directly to camp. Fundraiser for Three Day Walk
July 28, 2007Host: Stephanie Novotny
Location: FIGO Salon 265 N. Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009
When: Saturday, July 28, 5:00PM
Phone: 248-505-5499A cut and blow dry will cost $30 from 5-8 p.m., that day, with all proceeds going to the walk, which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to fighting breast cancer by funding research, early detection and outreach programs to patients. Only walk-ins will be accepted at the salon, located at 265 North Woodward. Lena Gjoka, a stylist, pitched the idea to owners and staff at the salon after her client, Stephanie Novotny of White Lake, a member of Team Malista, told her about the walk that will cover 60 miles Sept. 28-30. "The owner of the salon loved the idea. Everyone except for two people who will be on vacation, will be there," Gjoka said. Thirteen salon staff members and a few hair stylists from other salons will volunteer for the benefit. "I just want to make a lot of money, as much as we can. Everything we make that day will be donated," said Gjoka, whose aunt is a breast cancer survivor. Novotny's mother, Erasmia Novotny of White Lake, is a two-time cancer survivor. She had surgery after being diagnosed in 1999 and again in 2006 after the disease reappeared. Novotny's aunt also is a breast cancer survivor. "This is my first three-day walk. I thought, what a great way to spread awareness," said Novotny, a manager at Oliver Trendz in downtown Birmingham. Although Novotny, 21, has walked in other breast cancer benefits, none have been quite as demanding as the 3-Day, which requires each participant to cover 20 miles each day and raise at least $2,200. "I've raised $4,300. I want to raise $5,000 by September," Novotny said. Her team has raised about $12,000. Novotny said the toughest challenge so far is getting in shape to walk 20 miles a day. She started training and fund-raising in February. "The reason I like this walk is that it takes a portion of the money and uses it for outreach," she said. In addition to funding breast cancer research, a portion of funds will help breast cancer patients with counseling and financial support. Novotny named the team "malista" to honor her mother. Malista is a "positive" Greek word that her mother frequently uses. "Everyone knows her by that word. She always says malista when she answers the phone." Novotny's also accepting donations for Team Malista at www.the3day.org/michigan07/malista. Gjoka also has collected donations for the team at Figo Salon. "I just had three women donate just now," Gjoka said. "They're not even coming back on Saturday, but they donated." Figo Salon's phone number is (248) 723-7990. The Web site for the Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day is www.the3day.org/michigan. :http://www.the3day.org/michigan07/malista to make your donation. THANK YOU!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!-Team MALISTA
Fundraiser for Three Day Walk Sponsored at Oliver's TrendzStephanie Novotny of White Lake, MI will be holding a fundraiser at Oliver’s Trendz on Sunday May 6, 2007 to raise money for the Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day. Stephanie is joining thousands of other dedicated women and men for the Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day, a three-day, 60-mile walk benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. In order to participate, each walker must train for the event and commit to raising $10,000Stephanie is the team captain of Team Malista. She will be hosting this event with her teammates; Her sister Angela Novotny and friends Kristina Stefanou, Ashlee and Michele Chrzanowski, Sarah Andreski, and Stavros Melabiotis.Stephanie and Angela Novotny are participating in the breast cancer walk in celebration of their mother, Erasmia (Annette) Novotny who was first diagnosed in 1999 with stage one breast cancer which resulted in a double mastectomy, and had a recurrence this past summer, classified as stage two. A malignant tumor was removed and Erasmia has recently finished her chemotherapy treatments and we hope soon will be declared cancer free. Stephanie and Angela’s Aunt, Helen Ranney battled stage one breast cancer just a year after her sister Erasmia was diagnosed. Helen underwent chemotherapy and had a mastectomy and has been in remission since 2000. We are also honoring other survivors, including Harriet Bills, Athena Lionas, Maria Iakovides, Presvytera Cassiani Moutafis, Prescilla Orosco, Linda Witkowski, Karrie Parr and Rose Simono and in memory of Cynthia Backos and Elaine Phillips.Fundraiser information:Date: May 6, 2007
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Location: 138 West Maple Road, Birmingham 10% of the night’s total sales will be given in a donation to team Malista, along with a raffle’s throughout the night giving away the trendiest accessories and other special suprises. Food and refreshments will also be served. Over three hundred invites have been sent and we anticipate a crowd of 125+. Breast cancer t-shirts designed by Stephanie will be sold that night at Oliver’s Trendz as well as all summer long for $20.00. Profits will be donated to team Malista.In addition to attending Stephanie Novotny’s fundraiser, you can also help her reach her goal by making a donation directly to her online donation page or by joining her team at
www.the3day.com/michigan07/malista Taking place in 12 cities nationwide, the Breast Cancer 3-Day is a three day, 60-mile walk that provides an opportunity to educate tens of thousands of people about breast health, including the importance of early detection. Breast Cancer 3-Day participants commit to raising a minimum of $2,200 and walking an average of 20 miles a day during each three-day event. Proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3-Day are used for breast cancer research, education, and community outreach programs. As the primary beneficiary of the Breast Cancer 3-Day, Susan G. Komen for the Cure receives 85 percent of net proceeds and the remaining 15 percent goes to the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. National sponsors for the 2007 Breast Cancer 3-Day series are New Balance, LaCroix, and THOR-LO, Inc. Please visit www.The3Day.org, or call 1-800-996-3DAY for more information.A Message to Friends and Readers...As many of you know, my mother, Erasmia Novotny, has been battling breast cancer since November for the 2nd time...It has been a tough few months, but we are looking forward to the near future where we will celebrate a new beginning. So, with that in mind, I'm writing you to share news about a new spiritual journey I am getting ready for....You would think a busy person like me would have more sense than to volunteer to walk 60 miles and camp out for the night! Well, I guess I don't, because when I heard about this new challenge, you know I couldn't resist!It's called the Breast Cancer 3-Day. I am going to be walking (or crawling) 60 miles over the course of three days, for a cause devoted to helping women discover breast cancer early enough to beat it and committed to finally finding a cure. As a condition of participation, I must raise at least $2,200. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.Just click the link below to go to my personal fundraising webpage and learn more about this exciting challenge I am about to begin! This certainly promises to be an unforgettable experience.Sincerely,
Angela Novotny

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support The Breast Cancer 3-Day