Pre-Event Activities

September 7 | Survivor Celebration Breakfast

Breast cancer survivors, those currently in treatment and those living with metastatic breast cancer are invited to join us for this complimentary event. Check back later for all the details.

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Event Day Schedule

We look forward to coming together to walk to end breast cancer with you on Saturday, October 5, 2024! 

8:00 am | Hope Village opens exclusively for Survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet other survivors and thrivers while enjoying goodies, activities, and more!

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!

8:00 am | Check-in, On-Site Registration and All Event sites open
Be sure to sign in and pick up your commemorative Komen Wrap for Opening Ceremony. Explore our four pillar zones (Research, Care, Community and Action), visit the “We Remember” tent, meet our valued sponsors and more

10:00 am | Survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer meet at Hope Village for our Survivor Photo
Don’t miss your opportunity to be in our group photo! This is also when we’ll get ready for the Opening Ceremony.

10:20 am | Survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer line up for Parade of Hope
Survivors and those living with breast cancer return to Hope Village to line up for the Parade of Hope

10:30 am | Opening Ceremony
Honor survivors, those currently in treatment and those living with metastatic breast cancer as they walk down the Parade of Hope; celebrate our top fundraisers; and listen to inspiring stories of resilience.

Immediately Following Opening Ceremony | Walk begins
Gather your team and take action

11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Post-Walk Celebration
Enjoy music, snacks and activities as we celebrate your success.

All Day Long | Walk where you are
Can’t join us Walk morning? Hop on the treadmill, take to your neighborhood sidewalks or the paths of your favorite local park or trail wherever you’re able to gather with friends, family, and team members near you.

Activities Just 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:

Hope Village Celebration 8:00 a.m.

Hope Village is a special space designated exclusively for patients, survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). This space will be filled with goodies, pampering experiences, activities and more! You and a guest are invited to join us inside Hope Village from 8 am to 12 pm on Walk morning.

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!

Group Photo 10:00 a.m.
Patients, Survivors, and those living with MBC are asked to join us at Hope Village on Walk morning to join us for our group photo.

Line up for Survivor Parade of Hope 10:20 a.m.
Patients, Survivors, and those living with MBC will return to Hope Village to get ready for the Survivor Parade of Hope.

Komen Volunteers will have signs and make announcements to help you get into the right spot. Please make plans to participate in this special part of our Opening Ceremony as thousands gather to celebrate YOU.

The Parade of Hope will begin at approximately 10:35 a.m.

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 8, 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 8, 2024 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.

Local FAQs

See below for answers to your questions specific to the . 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 . 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?

The will be approximately 2.5 miles in length. 

Getting to the Event and Parking

Indiana University Indianapolis has graciously donated the FREE use of all of their surface parking lots for our participants the morning of the Indianapolis MORE THAN PINK Walk. Please reference the parking map to see locations. Please also note that the free parking does not include any of their parking garages. Street parking will also be available around Military Park as well as other parking garages in the area.

For those who are in need of ADA parking, the lot directly to the North of Military Park has been designated as our ADA parking lot. Due to street closures, you will need to access the lot from West Street by turning West onto West Vermont.

See the below parking map for details.

Check out the below site map to know where to go once you get there!

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 2024 Komen Indianapolis 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 Event Chair

Shawn Rinker
Noblesville Schools

Meet Our 2024 Walk Committee

Meet Our 2024 Executive Leadership Committee Chair

Vikram Nevrekar
Merchants Capital

Meet Our 2024 Executive 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
Suzanne Engle
Mary Anne Dellva
Tammy Lisby
Donna Ryan
Pamela Knoth

2023 Top Teams
Broad Ripple Broads (and Dudes) for the Cure
IU Health North/Schwarz Cancer Center
Tammy’s Ta-Ta Trotters
Kimblepink
Accredo/Express Scripts

2023 Top Companies
IU Health
Bank of America
Lilly
Spot Inc.
Kinetic Advantage