BC GROUP - Walks for B.C. Support

B R E A S T C A N C E R W A L K S

There are many walks throughout the year which support breast cancer research and support for each other. If you hear about more of them, please e-mail us and let us know.

• Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk Official Site

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a series of weekend fundraising events taking place in 2006, and they've been designed so that anyone can participate...

• Susan G. Komen: Breast Cancer 3-Day

It's a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research, and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it. Every year in the United States, breast cancer claims nearly 40,000 lives. Who has been affected in your life? A mother, sister, daughter, friend? The Breast Cancer 3-Day is your chance to go the distance in the fight against this disease.

• Walk For Hope

Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer is a family-oriented walk and run - including 5k/10k timed events and leisure Walks - to support breast cancer research at the City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Walk for Hope is supported by people of all ages. Many participants walk in pairs, in teams, with strollers, pets, wheelchairs - all dedicated to supporting breast cancer research at City of Hope.

• Komen Race for the Cure

Walks take place all over the US throughout the year. There are several in California, including the Bay Area (Oakland & Sacramento).

• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

The five-mile walk ends whenever people finish! People may walk, run or roll. Dogs are allowed, but must be on leashes. Wheelchairs are welcome. There is no minimum amount to raise and no registration fee. Please call 1-877-906-7222 for a pledge paper and/or more information. Event includes cancer information, a tribute to breast cancer survivors, entertainment and snacks.