About five years ago, life changed dramatically for one family in Wells.

When mother Pam Klocek went in for her typical mammogram at a doctor’s office in Albert Lea, doctor found a lump in one of her breasts.

She was referred to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, where X-rays were taken, and it was determined that the lump was cancerous.

“She was very nervous about the whole thing,” said daughter, Kim Shea, of Eyota. “It was very stressful and kind of a scary thing.”

Luckily, however, after doctor’s performed a lumpectomy and her mother received six weeks of radiation treatment, Klocek has been doing OK, Shea said.

Now in her honor, Shea, her sister-in-law Angie Klocek of Wells, and soon-to-be sister-in-law Carey Thorson of Rosemount are gearing up for a three-day, 60-mile walk for breast cancer in the Twin Cities.

“We knew how much trouble my mom had to go through, we thought we would do something for her,” Shea said.

During the 2008 Twin Cities Breast Cancer 3-Day, thousands of participants walk to find the cure for breast cancer.

And because each person who participates must train for the event and commit to raising a minimum of $2,200 for each person, Shea and her family are hosting a fundraiser this weekend in Wells to raise money for the walk.

On Saturday, starting at 11:30 a.m., people can register at the VFW in Wells to participate in a motorcycle and classic car run. The run will begin by 12:30 p.m. and will go through cities such as Lake Mills, Bricelyn and Freeborn. Cost is $15 per person.

At noon there will be a Texas hold’em tournament at the VFW, and then from 4 to 7 p.m. there will be a pork sandwich dinner. A silent auction will run from noon to 9 p.m. with about 70 items up for bids, and there will also be many door prizes available to those in attendance.

DJ entertainment by Soundwaves will play from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

“We’re hoping this will get us to our goal,” Shea said.

The family is also selling Kwik Trip car wash cards and held an omelet breakfast fundraiser, which collected $1,300.

If people cannot attend the fundraiser but would still like to donate for the cause, they can either do so online at http://08.the3day.org/goto/pamsgirls or through the mail at 922 Donna Court SW, Eyota, MN 55934.

For questions, contact Shea at (507)-951-9557.

Taking place in 14 cities nationwide, the Breast Cancer 3-Day provides an opportunity to educate tens of thousands of people about breast health, including the importance of early detection. 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.