Pink Walk and Run is back with three events
Events in Hamilton as well as Huntly and Putāruru allows more to take part
The Breast Cancer Research Trust’s popular Pink Walk and Run fundraiser is back again this October, along with two other local communityorganised events in Huntly and Putāruru.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with one in nine being diagnosed in their lifetime and more than 3500 diagnosed each year.
The Pink Walk and Run is a longstanding event that is part of an ongoing effort to support life-saving research for breast cancer patients across New Zealand.
The Breast Cancer Research Trust focuses on improving outcomes with evidence-based breast cancer research.
The trust is involved in local and international research trials, which focus on using the latest research advances to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Cindy Jacobs, spokeswoman for the Breast Cancer Research Trust and organiser of the Hamilton event, says having three events throughout the
Waikato makes it easier for more people to get involved:
“At least one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every day in the Waikato. Breast cancer is something that impacts our entire community. Having the events throughout the Waikato is a great way to get more of the community involved, raise awareness, and make a difference to those affected by breast cancer.”
The Hamilton event is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, at Innes Common. The event starts with live entertainment at 4.30pm before runners and walkers take their mark at 5.45pm.
Entry is $20 for adults and $10 for children aged 5-15; those under 5 are free.
The Huntly Pink Walk and Run will take place on Monday, November 6, while the Putāruru event is on Friday, October 27. Both events are a gold coin donation for entry.
Participants for all events are encouraged to dress up and get in the spirit by wearing pink or yellow or both to support the cause with
awards for best-dressed adults, kids and even the family dog.
Runners coming first, second, and third will also receive a medal.
At the Hamilton event, you can enjoy a treat after your walk or run with a sausage sizzle (proudly provided by Braemar Hospital), a Shot Coffee hot drink, or a Mr Whippy icecream.
“Whether you’re entering with your friends, family, or co-workers, the Pink Walk and Run is a wonderful way to honour the women we know and have known with breast cancer as well as raise funds that go directly back into research that helps make a difference to improving treatment,” says Jacobs.
All proceeds from the Pink Walk
and Run go toward breast cancer research. The Pink Walk and Run wouldn’t be possible without generous sponsors. The Breast Cancer Research Trust would like to thank all involved for their continued support.
For more information about the Pink Walk and Run and to register, visit pinkwalk.co.nz