Lace up your sneakers and get moving to benefit CancerCare’s Lung Cancer Program at the CancerCare 7th Annual Lung Cancer Walk at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course in Woodbury, NY. Come on out on Sunday, November 8, 2009 and get your blood pumping for a good cause. Take the opportunity to pay tribute to those friends and family members who have faced a lung cancer diagnosis on the Wall of Hope. This is your chance to make a difference. Start raising funds now!
Event Info
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009
Location: Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course in Woodbury, NY
Walk Distance: Approximately 5 miles (View Walk Route)
Times:
Registration and Check-In – 8:00 am
Opening Ceremony – 9:15 am
Walk Begins – 9:30 am
Registration Fees
Adults (23+ years old)
$35 registration fee
Students (13-22 years old)
$20 registration fee
Day-of-Event Registration - November 8
$35 registration fee (adults)
$20 registration fee (students)
Children 12 and under walk free
Team Types
Family Team - Honor a loved one affected by lung cancer by forming a team of family and friends.
Corporate Team - Show some corporate responsibility and unite with coworkers and their friends and families to form a team and give back to your local community and a worthy cause.
School Team - Show some school spirit and grab some classmates or friends from your sorority, fraternity and other campus groups to participate in an outdoor event that supports CancerCare and brings awareness to lung cancer.
Top Fundraisers
Incentives and prizes will be awarded to the top fundraising teams. Strive to reach the $500 level or work even harder and raise over $1,000 and each member of your team will be rewarded. The following awards are given to recognize outstanding fundraising efforts:
- The Ann Koelbel Award - recognizing the individual who raises the most funds. Ann Koelbel played a significant role in the first Lung Cancer Walk and subsequently lost her battle with lung cancer in 2003. Her memory is honored through this award.
- The Outreach Award - to the individual who sends the most emails reaching out to friends, family and colleagues through www.cancercare.org/lungcancerwalk.
- Top fundraising school, corporate and family teams - receive special recognition for their efforts.