Pre-Event Activities

Team Captain Kick Off March 11, 5-8:00 pm
Saucy Brew Works- Pinecrest
400 Park Ave. Suite 170 Orange, OH 44122

-Connect with fellow Team Captains
-Get some great FUNdraising tips from other Team Captains
-Let us get you all set for this year’s event with our on-site registration station
-Gain wonderful fundraising tools and resources you can use to build your team!
-Meet our local More Than Pink Walk Operations Committee
-Meet the Susan G. Komen team and hear about exciting upcoming events!
-Enter for a chance to win some great door prizes!
-Enjoy pizza and soft drinks!

Please RSVP by email to: mnelson@komen.org

Kid’s Zone Coloring Contest
Kid’s Zone Running of the Bases
VIP Tent breakfast

Event Day Schedule

We look forward to coming together to walk to end breast cancer with you on Saturday, September 20, 2025! 

8:00 a.m. | On-site registration opens
Don’t forget to pick up your commemorative Komen Wrap for the Opening Ceremony.

8:00 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.

9:30 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!

10:00 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.

10:30 a.m.| Walk begins
Gather your team and get ready to walk!

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Post-Walk Celebration
Enjoy music, snacks and activities as we celebrate your success. Don’t forget to listen for contest winner announcement after the 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 | 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Join us in the Hope Village area for activities for survivors.

Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade

Meet for photo 9:30 a.m., line up for parade, 9:45 a.m.

All survivors, those currently in treatment and those living with metastatic breast cancer will unite and walk 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, August 24, 2025 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, August 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Top 3 Fundraising Team Tents

Top Teams – Teams who raise $2,500+

Every team that raises $2,500 or more will be invited to join us in the VIP tent for refreshments and more.

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 1 mile in length. Feel free to take an extra loop if you’d like! 

Getting to the Event and Parking

Please check back closer to the event for detailed parking information and event maps.

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 will be credited to your fundraising total and will be eligible for fundraising incentives. To receive a Fundraising T-shirt, you must raise $100 by at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Our Leadership

The 2025 Komen Northeast Ohio 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.

Your 2025 Walk Committee

Alan Steinberger- In-kind donation and sponsorship Co-Chair
Alexis Jones- Team Captain Co-Lead
Erika Brown- Logistics Chair
Jasleen Johal- Volunteer Co-Lead
Lindsey Holland- Hope Village Chair
Lois Hengenius- Team Captain Co-Chair
Lynn Lustig- Registration Lead
Roji Jao- Volunteer Co-Lead
Rosanne Dunlap- Mission Lead
Rosetta Gloster- VIP Co-Lead
Samantha Vazquez- Event Day Activity Lead
Sherie Steinberger- In-kind donation and sponsorship Co-Chair
Sherry Thaler- Kid Activities Lead
Staci Kirk- Social Media Lead
Tamitra Peavy- VIP Co-Lead
Trevor Lange- Logistics Support

Komen Community Board
Anita Abood
Alesia Williams
Brian Kerber
Jayne E Juvan
John Gilbert
Lindsey Holland
Mackenzie Shuler
Susan Racey