Pre-Event Activities

MORE THAN PINK WALK KICK OFF EVENTS

Opportunities to come together, get excited about Walk day, and be inspired to kickstart your fundraising. When we rally together, fundraise and connect as ONE, we can end breast cancer forever. We hope to see you there!

Monday August 12th or Wednesday, August 14
4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Open House - drop in anytime!
NEW! KOMEN YOUNG LEADERS GROUP MEET-UP
Are you motivated to join the local fight against breast cancer? 2024 could be your year to connect with likeminded community members aged 20-40 to help support Komen’s Mission of extending and saving lives. If you are looking for new engagements, leadership opportunities, exciting ways to use your creativity, or simply a chance to make a significant community impact please JOIN US!

Drop in at either event to learn about opportunities, share your ideas, and find ways to take part. Get in on the ground floor of growing this new initiative that gives local young adults a powerful voice in the fight against breast cancer.
Location on 8/12: City Lights Brewing Co. 2200 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee OR Location on 8/14: Fiddleheads 8807 W North Ave, Wauwatosa

Tuesday, August 20
6:00 - 7:30 P.M. (come early or stay late to stroll the Boerner Botanical Gardens!)
DINNER AND SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Join us for an enlightening session on making healthy lifestyle choices to lower the risk of breast cancer. The presentation will be delivered by Amy Norton, MSN, RN, ONN-CG(T), Clinical Nurse Educator from Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
Enjoy a delicious FREE dinner sponsored by Puma Biotechnology.
Location: Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners
Limited space available, RSVP now!

Wednesday, August 21
4:00 - 7:30 P.M.
OPEN HOUSE: Drop in for CRAFTS, SNACKS, BREAST HEALTH INFO AND MORE!
Come and enjoy an exciting event with Komen! Everyone is welcome - new supporters, fundraisers, and More Than Pink Walkers of all ages. Participate in variety of fun activities - Grab your personal pink passport, explore your favorite action stations, and win exciting prizes! Bring your friends and family for some cool summer night fun, food, and refreshments!
Delicious snacks & appetizers sponsored by Puma Biotechnology. Beverages and dessert sponsored by Mayfair Mall.
Location: Mayfair Mall, 1st floor, near Nordstrom, 2500 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa

MORE THAN PINK WALK MAKE & TAKE EVENTS
Get creative and Get Together!
Join us to make your own tie-dyed MORE THAN PINK wearable - bring your own tshirt to dye or we’ll have scarves for you! PLUS show your support by making a customized sign to raise proudly at the September 22nd Walk and take a moment to personalize a giant ribbon with yours or your team’s name and decorations to be featured at the Walk finish line. Bring a friend or your whole Walk Team! See you on either of the dates/times below.

Wednesday, September 4th
6:00 - 7:30 - Just drop in
Location: Whitnall Beer Garden, 8831 N Root River Pkwy, Franklin
*Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

AND
Thursday, September 5th
6:00 - 7:30 - Just drop in
Location: The Landing at Hoyt Park, 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa
*Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Event Day Schedule

We look forward to coming together to walk to end breast cancer with you on ! 

7:30 a.m. | On-site registration opens
Don’t forget to pick up your commemorative Komen Wrap for the Opening Ceremony.

7:30 a.m. | Event site opens
Explore our four pillar zones (Research, Care, Community and Action), visit the “We Remember” tent, meet our valued sponsors and more.

8:50 a.m. | Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer meet at Hope Village
While in Hope Village make sure you grab a postcard on ShareForCures, Komen’s breast cancer research registry focused on finding the cures for breast cancer. Learn how you can accelerate discoveries, make an impact, and be a catalyst for change!

9:00 a.m. | Opening Ceremony at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage
Honor survivors, those currently in treatment and those living with metastatic breast cancer as they walk down the Pathway of Hope; celebrate our top fundraisers; and listen to inspiring stories of resilience.

9:15 a.m.| Walk begins
Gather your team and get ready to walk!

9:20-11:00 a.m. | Post-Walk Celebration
Enjoy music, snacks and activities as we celebrate your success.

Activities for Survivors & Those Living with MBC

This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of survivors and all people living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community with:

• A special t-shirt to honor your role in our mission
• A Hope Village of interactive activities and refreshments
• Remembrance tent to hono those we have lost
• An inspiring procession down our Pathway of Hope just for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer during opening ceremonies
• The opportunity to see all the faces of this community that are here to support YOU

Hope Village Celebration | 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.

• 7:30-8:45 a.m. | Registration opens | Hope Village opens for breakfast, goodie back pick up and special vendors
• 7:30-8:45 a.m. | Activities, sponsor area open
• 8:50 a.m. | Survivors and those with MBC gather outside Hope Village to the south for the opening ceremony
• 9:00 a.m. | Opening ceremony begins at U.S. Cellular Connection Stage
• 9:03 a.m. | Parade of Hope Please join us!
• 9:15 a.m. | Walk begins; Hope Village remains Open for you
• 9:20-11:00 a.m | Activities, sponsor area re-open

ShareForCures
Grab a ShareForCures postcard in Hope Village and dive into the groundbreaking world of Komen’s ShareForCures, a research registry focused only on finding the cures for breast cancer. Be part of something extraordinary and empower the fight against breast cancer. Your participation accelerates discoveries, making a real impact on lives. Don't miss this chance to be a catalyst for change!

Your Event T-shirt

All registered breast cancer survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will receive a special event shirt to recognize your special place in our event. To guarantee your shirt arrives in time for you to wear it on event morning, you must register by at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Activities for Top Fundraisers & Teams

Susan G. Komen’s work would not be possible without our fundraisers. It is our honor to recognize those fundraisers who go above and beyond with their efforts and support – our Top Individuals and Top Teams. 

Top Fundraisers – Individuals who raise $1,000+

On event morning, follow the Top Fundraiser signs to the area reserved just for you! You’ll be gifted a special Top Fundraiser item to help you stand apart from the crowd, and we invite you to pop in and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks provided by generous local partners. 

Your Walk T-shirt

All top fundraisers will earn this year’s commemorative event shirt. To guarantee your shirt arrives in time for you to wear it on Walk morning, you must have raised your first $100 by at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Top Teams – Teams who raise $2,500+

Every team that raises $2,500 or more will receive a tent and table in our Top Teams area. We encourage our top teams to bring snacks, drinks and items to share with team members.

Komen Legends Club

Ready to make your fundraising legendary? Participants who raise $2,500 or more for the Milwaukee MORE THAN PINK Walk will be recognized as members of the brand-new Komen Legends Club. Once you become a Legend, you’ll receive exclusive benefits, including a commemorative lapel pin. Additional information will be emailed to participants as they approach $2,500 in fundraising. We look forward to welcoming our Legends to the Club this year!

Promotion open to Komen Milwaukee MTPW 2024, Komen New Jersey MTPW 2024, Komen Colorado MTPW 2024, Komen Austin MTPW 2024 and Walk Where You Are 2024 registrants that have raised at least $2,500 USD through their personal Komen fundraising site between June 28, 2024 — December 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. When registrants reach the fundraising goal, they will receive a congratulatory email from Komen with instructions for redeeming the membership benefits. Commemorative lapel pins will be shipped to the contact Komen has on record for those that reach the fundraising goal. While supplies last. Promotion may end at any time. Void where prohibited.

Local FAQs

See below for answers to your questions specific to the . For general questions, please visit the General Walk FAQs page.

How can I get involved?

Register as an individual or start a team, donate to a team or individual or make a general walk donation, volunteer before or on Walk Day, become a sponsor or learn about our Executive Leadership Committee.
If you still have questions about getting involved, please email Robin Luther at rluther@komen.org.

Local T-Shirt Details

We are now mailing all shirts for $100+ fundraisers, survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer. In order to receive your shirt in time for Walk day*, you must register and/or fundraise $100+ by . Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer who register, and participants who raise $100, after will receive your shirt(s) by mail after the event. The final cut-off date for participants to raise $100 and receive a shirt is .

*Shirts are being mailed via USPS. As with any shipping provider, delays may occur.

Please note: there will be no t-shirts available for pick up either pre-event or on event day. Thank you for your commitment to Susan G. Komen and our efforts to simplify our t-shirt process.

How long is the Walk?

1-mile and 2-mile routes are available. See below for a route map.
 

Getting to the Event and Parking

Please see below for a parking map and site map.

 

Are strollers allowed at the event?

Yes! We encourage participants of all ages to join us on event day!

Can I bring my dog(s) to the event?

Yes! Dogs are allowed to join us on the course and in the event area. Please keep your pet(s) leashed at all times for the safety of your pet and other event participants.

What is the deadline for fundraising?

All donations on your behalf that are received through at 11:59 p.m. CT will be credited to your fundraising total and will be eligible for fundraising incentives.

Our Leadership

The is honored to work with these dedicated community leaders who volunteer their time in support of Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.

A special thank you to our 2023 Komen Leadership Committee.

We would like to extend a special thank you to last year’s top fundraisers, teams, and companies for their tremendous support.

2023 Top Fundraisers

2023 Top Teams

2023 Top Companies