Keep Abreast Walk 2008 LogoSave the Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009

A community fundraiser bringing women, children and men together in addressing the issue of breast cancer and the needs of families touched by the disease.

Who: HERS Breast Cancer Foundation – a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization committed to improving women's access to physical, mental and spiritual well-being, especially women living with breast cancer.

What: The Annual KEEP ABREAST–Walking Together for Her, a scenic 5K walk and 5K/10K run in support of friends and families facing breast cancer. 

Why: To foster community spirit and support, provide community education and raise funds to support the programs of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation.

When: Held annually on the last Saturday in September. The 2009 event will be held on September 26, 2009.

Where: Quarry Lakes East Bay Regional Park

Registration: Online registration is available at AllSportCentral.

You may also download our printable registration form and mail it with your check.

Online Donations: New this year, all participants can have a personalized page at AllSportCentral, where their sponsors can go directly to make a donation online. If you sign up online, you'll get the opportunity to create your personal page at that time. If you register with the printable form, you can STILL create the online donation form (after creating an account at AllSportCentral). It's easy, quick to set up, and a great fundraising tool!  Just send your personal link to friends and family, and they can visit your page to make their donation.

Race Awards:

  • 5K - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall awards
  • 10K - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall awards
  • Ribbons for all participants
  • Race results/times will be posted on this website after the event

Collage of 2008 Keep Abreast Sponsor logosThanks to our 2008 sponsors, listed at right! Check back soon for a list of 2009 sponsors.

Ways to Participate

Individual:

  • Participate as a Walker 
  • Participate by pledging a donation to a walker (walkers are encouraged to secure as many donations as possible)
  • Individual donations

Corporate:

  • Participate by having a Corporate Team
  • Corporate Underwriting
  • Sponsor a display or service booth
  • Donate appropriate samples to be given to the participants (i.e. water, juice, power bars, fruit, etc.)

Team:

Proceeds

100% of Entry Fees and Donations from this event are being used to benefit the following outreach programs and services of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. helping women surviving breast cancer and their loved ones.

  • Bras for Body & Soul® - After-surgery bras, Softees®, prostheses & more - bras for every woman sizes AA-N
  • Woman to Woman: One-on-one advocacy and support
  • Web Site Memorial Tributes: Creating opportunities to remember/honor loved ones.
  • The Right Fit: providing post surgical garments to low income and uninsured women surviving breast cancer
  • Breast Health Outreach Program: providing public presentations and seminars regarding breast health, etc.