West Region MORE THAN PINK Walk Kickoff
Thursday, July 25 | 12:00 p.m. PDT

Our West Region team is coming together virtually to kick off our walks all the way from Hawaii, up to Seattle, down to San Diego, and everywhere in between. We’ll hear from survivors and top fundraisers from different markets and learn their fundraising and team recruitment secrets. There will be an opportunity for you to participate and show your Komen knowledge during the program by answering trivia questions throughout, so brush up on your trivia and bring your A game. RSVP today.

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Event Day Schedule

We look forward to coming together to walk to end breast cancer with you on Saturday, August 24, 2024! 

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Check-in

• Komen will pay the Zoo entrance fees for all Registered Walk Participants. Please register ALL walkers (anyone 2 years and older) in advance of walk day.
• You may check-in anytime between 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. however, the Komen entrance gates will close promptly at 9:00 a.m. and nobody will be allowed to enter as guests of Komen after 9:00 a.m.. Be sure you arrive on time.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Morning Festival

• Once inside the zoo, follow the pink arrows to the amphitheater and explore our four pillar zones: Research, Care, Community and Action, visit the “We Remember” tent, meet our valued sponsors and more.
• Anyone who has ever received a breast cancer diagnosis is invited to enter Hope Village to enjoy small breakfast treats and pick up a goody bag.
• 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!
• Top Fundraising Teams (teams who raise $2,500+) will be treated to a team table for your use during the morning festival. Check-in with your team captain for more details.

9:15 a.m. | Opening Ceremony + Survivor & MBC Thriver Photo

• Honor survivors, those currently in treatment and those living with metastatic breast cancer; celebrate our top fundraisers; and listen to inspiring stories of resilience.

10:00 a.m. | Walk the Zoo

• Your “walk” for the day is self-guided, with your own friends, family and or teammates. There is no formal walk route. Get your steps in at your own pace.
• There is no formal marked Start & Finish line. Think of it as “A Day at the Zoo with your Komen Community.”
• You may stay and enjoy the zoo as long as you like.
• As you walk throughout the zoo, we invite you to participate in our More Than Pink Walk Scavenger Hunt. You can use this to guide your walk route. Have fun!

Download 2024 Scavenger Hunt

Activities for Survivors and Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

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 at:

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Hope Village Celebration | Amphitheater

Join us at the Amphitheater where you’ll find ‘Hope Village’ an area for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with breast cancer to enjoy complimentary breakfast treats and pick up your goodie bag filled with donated goods just for you!

9:15 a.m. | Photo + Parade of Hope

All survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will be invited to the front of the stage and our event day photographer will capture a group photo. Then, to close our time together, you will walk, united, around the Amphitheater and under the Komen arch for a photo opp. From there you are invited to enjoy the zoo at your own pace with your own friends and family.

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 Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Become a Top Fundraiser & Top Fundraising Team

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.

Individual Fundraising Prizes
Every person who registers to the MORE THAN PINK Walk will receive a personal fundraising website. Even if you are a member of a team, you are eligible to earn fundraising prizes from donations raised on your personal page.

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 Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT.

$500+ | Register and Fundraise $500 by Sunday, July 28, 2024, and you will receive a personalized mission board to be displayed on event day.

$1,000+ = Individual Top Fundraisers | Fundraise $1,000 by event day, and upon entrance of the zoo you will receive a small gift as our thank you for being an incredible champion of the Komen mission.

Team Fundraising Prizes
Each team member’s individual fundraising rolls up to reflect the team’s collective impact. As a team you are eligible to earn prizes to enjoy on the event day. Your team captain will be notified as soon as you earn this prize and will be given details to share with their team members leading up to the event day.

$2,500 = Top Fundraising Team | Teams that raise $2,500 by Sunday, July 28, 2024, will have a 6’ table and 6 folding chairs available for their exclusive use on event day.

$5,000+ | Teams that raise $5,000 by Sunday, July 28, 2024, will have a 10x10 tent, a 6’ table and 10 folding chairs available for their exclusive use on event day.

Local FAQs

See below for answers to your questions specific to the 2024 Komen Oregon & SW Washington MORE THAN PINK Walk. For general questions, please visit the General Walk FAQs page.

Local T-Shirt Details

We are now mailing all shirts to $100+ fundraisers, survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer. To receive your shirt in time for Walk day*, you must register and/or fundraise $100+ by Sunday, July 28, 2024. Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer who register, and participants who raise $100, after Sunday, July 28, 2024 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 Sunday, September 22, 2024.

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.

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

How long is the Walk?

The 2024 Komen Oregon & SW Washington MORE THAN PINK Walk will not have formal walk route. Following the Survivor & MBC Thriver Parade of Hope, all participants are invited to enjoy the Oregon Zoo at their own pace, in their own way with their friends, family and teammates. Think of the walk portion of the day as “A Day at the Zoo with the Breast Cancer Community.”

Getting to the Event and Parking

For zoo location, public transportation and parking information please visit the zoo website here: https://www.oregonzoo.org/visit/location-and-parking. All transportation expenses are your responsibility.

Are strollers allowed at the event?

Yes! We encourage participants of all ages to join us on event day!
For additional accessibility questions, please visit the zoo website here: https://www.oregonzoo.org/visit/accessibility.

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

No. However, Service Animals will be allowed. Guests with service animals must check in and out at the main entrance info cart. Staff may inquire about the animal's training but will not discuss the guest's disability. Service animals must be leashed and controlled effectively. The zoo does not kennel or care for service animals during the visit. For more information please visit: https://www.oregonzoo.org/visit/accessibility.

What is the deadline for fundraising?

All donations on your behalf that are received through Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT will be credited to your fundraising total and will be eligible for fundraising incentives.

The 2024 Komen Oregon & SW Washington MORE THAN PINK Walk is honored to work with these dedicated community leaders who volunteer their time in support of Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.

Meet our 2024 Volunteer Leaders

2024 Community Engagement Committee

These passionate volunteers meet year-round to stay current on Komen’s programs and then share opportunities to engage with Komen in their local community.

2024 Executive Leadership Committee

These dedicated volunteers connect Komen with businesses in their network and are responsible for influencing employee engagement and sponsorship opportunities.