June Fundraising Challenge
June 24 - June 29

How to Play: Be registered for the 2024 MORE THAN PINK Walk in Orange County AND send 5 Fundraising Emails, through your participant center, by June 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. to be entered into a drawing. Check your email for more details.
What You’ll Win: One(1) winner will be selected to receive a Pickleball prize package. This package includes two(2) pickleball paddles, one(1) pack of pickleball balls, and a large pickleball tote. Official Sweepstakes Terms & Conditions.

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.

Be the first to know about new activities by joining our Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk Facebook Group!

Event Day Schedule

We look forward to coming together to walk to end breast cancer with you on Sunday, September 29, 2024! 

7:00 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. Don’t forget to pick up your commemorative Komen Wrap for the Opening Ceremony.

8:15 a.m. | Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer meet at Hope Village.
Don’t miss your chance to be in our group photo! This is also when we’ll get ready for the Opening Ceremony.

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!

8:25 a.m. | Warm-up led by Orangetheory Fitness
As our opening ceremony approaches, we will be led in a warm-up by our Walk partner, Orangetheory Fitness.

8:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremony
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.

9:00 am | Walk begins
Gather your team and get ready to walk!

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 at:

Hope Village Celebration | 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Join us in the Hope Village area for a complimentary continental breakfast and pick up your goodie bag filled with donated treats just for you!

Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade | 8:30 a.m.

All survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will walk, united, into our Opening Ceremony

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, September 1, 2024 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 Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Top Teams – Teams who raise $2,500+

Every team that raises $2,500 or more by September 23 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.

Local FAQs

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

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 Sunday, September 1, 2024. Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer who register, and participants who raise $100, after Sunday, September 1, 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, October 27, 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 Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk will be approximately 2 miles in length, or you may choose to walk our shorter 1 mile route.

Download PDF of Walk Route Map

Getting to the Event and Parking

HASSLE-FREE, CONVENIENT, NO-COST PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICE!

Maximize your walk morning experience and park at University Research Park, 5171 California Ave., Irvine, CA 92617. The shuttle is free and will run continuously from 6:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Shuttle pick-up and drop-off will be located on Santa Barbara Drive across the street from the VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa.

Download PDF of Shuttle Map

Limited additional parking is located at Fashion Island and can be accessed from Santa Rosa ONLY.

Download PDF of Parking Map at Fashion Island Newport Center

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?

For the safety of event participants/due to local regulations, only service animals will be allowed at the event.

What is the deadline for fundraising?

All donations on your behalf that are received through Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT will be credited to your fundraising total and will be eligible for fundraising incentives.

Our Leadership

The 2024 Komen Orange County 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

Meet our 2024 Event Chairs

2024 Executive Leadership Committee

The Executive Leadership Committee is a group representing Orange County that is comprised of business leaders who serve as champions of the Susan G. Komen mission with a goal of driving company and employee engagement.

Your 2024 Walk Committee

This incredible group of people meet year-round to plan ways to spread awareness of Komen’s important mission, support fundraising participants as they register for our walks and even make sure to create special moments during our event day.

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