Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Beach Walk
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the American Cancer Society to host the Seventh Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Beach Walk and Family Fun Day in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, October 14, 2023!
Schedule of Events:
9 a.m. Registration Begins & Opening Ceremony
10 a.m. Beach Walk
Participants will begin and end the walk on the beach at 2913 S Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach.
11 a.m. Post-Walk Celebration
We are inviting all of our visitors and Myrtle Beach locals to participate on October 14, 2023!
Registration is FREE! Click the button below to get started.
Participants will begin and end the walk on the beach at 2913 S Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach.
We will donate $5 for every guest at our resorts who chooses the Making Strides special rate when booking for that weekend.
Please come out for a great time and help us support a wonderful cause!
Can't make it to the event but would like to donate? Click the button below!
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Myrtle Beach Unites Community to End Breast Cancer As We Know It
Myrtle Beach, October 9, 2023 – For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities in the nation’s largest movement to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. This year, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Myrtle Beach will take place on October 14th at Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, supporters, and families alike.
Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in communities across the country have raised approximately $1 billion to support breast cancer research, patient programs, and direct services.
"Making Strides has grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement over the past three decades,” said Chinel Boateng, Sr. Development Manager for the American Cancer Society, Inc. “Through Making Strides, we are funding critical research and life-saving programs that will ensure a brighter future for everyone who is impacted by breast cancer."
EVENT DETAILS
- Our Presenting Sponsor – Vacation Myrtle Beach
- Registration/Check-in: 9:00 a.m., Opening Ceremony – 9:40 a.m., Walk starts at 10 a.m.
- All survivors who sign up online will receive an emailed link to order their FREE t-shirt. These t-shirts will be mailed directly to their home. Survivors attending the event will be adorned with a sash and medal.
- Music/entertainment provided by The Edutainment Group; Milkshake Truck on site, Games, Zumba, Hair Painting, Vendors, and more.
- WonderWorks tickets available for $15 until October 14th. Visit the website at www.makingstrideswalk.org/myrtlebeachsc for more information.
- Vacation Myrtle Beach’s Annual Making Strides Online Auction has now started. Go to VMBCaresAuction.com to bid on over 60 great items. Hurry! Auction ends October 17th at noon!
Making Strides Against Cancer was founded in 1984 by Margery Gould Rath, a breast cancer survivor in Massachusetts, as a "move-along-a-thon" to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The event officially became known as the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in 1993 and has since inspired millions of people to participate in events in communities across the country. Rath remained a passionate volunteer until her passing in 2001.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Myrtle Beach raised more than $26,000 for the American Cancer Society’s mission in 2022 and aims to raise $50,000 this year.
There are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, including:
- Be the movement by signing up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Community members can join in saving lives, remembering loved ones, and funding the future of breast cancer research and programs by joining the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. Leading up to the October event, participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of [$100] or more, and then attend an event in celebration of those efforts.
- Be the hope by sponsoring the Making Strides movement. Participants can also become corporate leaders in their community to ensure local survivors and thrivers are celebrated and honored during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- Be the future by donating. Community members can also help fund the important work of the American Cancer Society by making a donation. Every dollar received is dedicated to ending breast cancer as we know it. Donations can be made by visiting MakingStridesWalk.org.
Registration for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Myrtle Beach is open to anyone who lives, works, plays, visits, or does business in Horry County and the surrounding area. For more information or to register your team, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/myrtlebeachsc.
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About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 100 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.