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Walking in Pink: A Huge Thank You

Published on by Lisa Hockaday1 Comment

What an unforgettable weekend! The Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Dallas/Fort Worth was equal parts inspiring, exhausting, and downright fun — and I couldn’t have done it without all of you. 💕

From the moment we laced up our sneakers (and yes, we wore pink tutus 😅) to the final steps of the walk, your support was with me every step of the way. Every donation, encouraging message, and cheer sent my way carried me through the toughest miles and kept my spirit soaring.

My reminder of why this fight matters so much.

Walking as a survivor is a special kind of experience. Every smile, every high-five, every burst of pink along the route was a reminder of the hope, strength, and love surrounding all of us who are part of this journey. It’s a celebration of the fighters, the survivors, and the friends and family who support us — people like you!

Thank you for being part of this journey. I hope you’ll join me—whether in person or in spirit—for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Boston in August 2026!

One more reason to celebrate: Corlee and I were recognized as top rookie fundraisers, and the Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day raised $2.1 million to support Komen’s work in research, patient care, advocacy and community health.

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Lion’s Story

Published on by Lisa Hockaday5 Comments

8913F937-25FC-404B-B4D8-69D1CB7EC758If you’ve noticed, almost every picture I’ve posted has a little lion somewhere in the background. His name, fittingly, is Dan DeLion. I want you to know his story.

My youngest son, AJ, loves lions. He has hundreds of them. In fact, his favorite lion still insists on sleeping with him. Shh…confidential information.

My brother Dan was terminally ill with cancer. Dan and AJ shared a sweet connection. AJ was a rambunctious four-year-old, while Dan was a gentle giant who would read with him, sit quietly beside him and play Nintendo DS for hours.

AJ gave Dan one of his beloved lions as a token of love and courage. A four-year-old recognized that his uncle needed him.

Dan DeLion gave my brother courage through his pain and hospital visits. He was also a constant reminder of the quiet, peaceful moments spent with someone he loved.

Imagine my tears of joy when my sister-in-law, Ana, sent me a care package and Dan DeLion was inside.

I need him. I need his courage, even though my cancer is not terminal.

Lion is my constant reminder to fight and be courageous. He reminds me to cherish the wonderful times with friends and family. Lion is also a promise that there will be many more memories to come.