Susan G. Komen will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise funds that support breast cancer patients and research for those impacted by the disease. The Walk will be held on Oct. 1 at Hamilton Place.
“We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year’s Walk. Funds raised from the MORE THAN PINK Walk will fund cutting-edge research aimed at improving outcomes for all and bringing us closer to the cures for all breast cancers,” said Joshua Daniel, development director, at Susan G. Komen.
Komen announces returning sponsors this year: Bank of America, Walgreens, Hamilton Place Pointe Property Group, Erlanger Health System, Pfizer Oncology, Parkridge Health System, Food City and Path Group.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the Walk:
• Remarks from local survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer;
• Hope Village, a place for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer to gather;
• "We Remember Tent" honoring those whose lives have been lost to breast cancer; and
• A continued celebration inside the mall with live music, face painting, character appearances, pink treats, giveaways and more.
Schedule of events:
- 7 a.m.: event opens
- 9 a.m.: opening ceremony
- 9:30 a.m.: walk begins
Register online at www.komen.org/chattanoogawalk.
Leading up to The Walk, Hamilton Place will host The Power of ONE Week, a series of fun-filled events and deals from participating retailers from Sept. 26-30, giving the community even more opportunities to get involved in this cause.
These events include:
Sept. 26 | ONE Mission Monday – Team Trivia Night at the mall! Party Fowl will be hosting trivia night that includes trivia about breast cancer and statistics.
Sept. 27 | My ONE Tuesday – Tie-Dye Night at the mall! Molly Green will be co-sponsoring this event, providing white bandanas for tie-dyeing
Sept. 28 | ONE Community Wednesday – “On Wednesdays We Wear Pink” Dinner Party at your favorite Restaurant at the mall! Mall sit-down restaurants will be participating in a giveback to Komen night.
Sept. 29 | Celebrate ONE Thursday – Zumba Party at the mall: Get Fit & Get Fitted! Zumba party by the mall stage and exclusive discounts with Athleta and Tradehome shoes to get fitted for the walk.
Sept. 29 | ONE Funday Friday – Share Team Social Posts and ONE Team receives a donation from the mall! Teams will be encouraged to rest up and prepare for the big walk on Saturday. They will be invited to post their outlandish pink team photo on social channels and tag @HamiltonPlaceTN. Hamilton Place will share all photos tagged and will select one team to receive a donation towards their fundraising goal.