• There are no T-shirts for this event. Check out the fundraising rewards here.
• The walk is 1-mile indoors.
• Most shops and restaurants open at 11 am. Make sure to eat and hydrate in advance.
• Strollers are permitted at the event. We encourage participants of all ages to join us!
• Only service animals will be allowed at the event.

WHERE TO GO AND WHEN

9:00 a.m. – Parking and Event Opens – Arrive early! Park in Parking Lot A – $5. Head up to the event space via escalator or elevator to Court A, Level 1 near Guest Services and Walgreens. Explore the mission tables and sponsor activities!

10:00 a.m. – The Opening Ceremony begins, followed by a one-mile indoor walk through the mall

11:00 a.m. – Shops, Restaurants and Attractions Open

Event activities will take place at American Dream, located at 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ. Park for $5 in Parking Lot A. We encourage our participants to arrive early.

SHOP & EAT
There are no food vendors at the event and most restaurants open at 11 am. Enjoy a family fun day at American Dream after the walk!

Q: How should checks be made out?
A: Please make checks payable to Susan G. Komen and mailed to:

Susan G. Komen
ATTN: NJ300
PO Box 801889
Dallas, TX 75380

We highly recommend using the SGK Fundraise app to deposit checks to prevent such long wait times. You can download the app by searching “SGK Fundraise” in the app store on your Apple or Android device.

Q: How do I know if Komen has received mailed donations?
A: Komen sends gift acknowledgements/tax receipts to the name/address as it appears on the donation check or money order. Donors should receive these acknowledgements through the mail four to six weeks after the check has been deposited. We highly recommend using the SGK Fundraise app to deposit checks to prevent such long wait times.

Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?
A: Contributions to Susan G. Komen may be fully tax deductible permissible by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift.

Q: Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
A: Susan G. Komen issues receipts for any donation of $10 or more received by check through the mail. Please do not send cash. If your donation is in cash form, you will not get a tax receipt. Receipts should arrive by mail approximately four to six weeks from the date it was deposited. To ensure you receive a tax receipt, please donate with a credit or debit card or write a check to “Susan G. Komen”. If you make an online donation using a credit or debit card, you’ll receive an immediate acknowledgement.

Q: How do I update my online fundraising thermometer to reflect current donations?
A: Online credit or debit card donations through your fundraising page are automatically reflected on your fundraising thermometer. Checks submitted through the mobile check deposit feature of the SGK Fundraise app are also automatically included in the fundraising thermometer.

Q: What are the guidelines for fundraisers that include door prizes, raffles drawings and/or sweepstakes?
A: Federal and state laws prohibit and/or restrict certain gaming activities such as door prizes, raffles, drawings, etc. These laws vary from state to state and in different jurisdictions. Before conducting such activities as a form of fundraiser, please consult with a local attorney and tax professional to ensure compliance. Please be advised that Susan G. Komen cannot provide legal or tax advice to individual fundraisers for these reasons.

Thank you to everyone for raising the bar with your fundraising. Pink Pathway participants that raise $100, Team Captains, survivors, and metastatic thrivers will receive a swag bag at the event (while supplies last).

There won't be T-shirts for this event.

Keep sharing your fundraising page and Facebook fundraiser, use the mobile app and ask everyone to help you meet and exceed your fundraising goals!

Q: Is Susan G. Komen a nonprofit organization?
A: Susan G. Komen is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Q: How will the funds raised through my fundraiser be used?
A: Susan G. Komen® is extremely proud of the financial stewardship we offer for the donations our supporters give. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Donations help support breast cancer research initiatives, treatment, education, and community health programs.

Q: Can I use the Susan G. Komen® logo on my event materials?
A: Fundraisers are welcome to use our Fundraiser and I Am A Fundraiser logos, which can be found here. That being said, fundraisers should not use the original Susan G. Komen logo or the Running Ribbon on event materials other than those provided to you by Komen. For more information, please email us at fundraise@komen.org.

Thank you for starting your day with this family-friendly event! Be sure to visit sponsor tables, mission booths and enjoy activities at participating stores. Hear stories of hope, inspiration and remembrance during the Opening Ceremony. Enjoy scenic backdrops and photo ops with characters during the one-mile walk through the mall.

Komen Registration, Donation Drop-off & Noisemakers
Be sure to pick up back signs and a noisemaker from volunteers at multiple locations across the event on arrival. This will allow you to be a part of our Opening Ceremony!

Tribute Tree
The Tribute Tree is a place for you to remember or honor someone you love who has faced breast cancer. We invite you to bring a small photo to clip onto our hanging ribbons. We’ll provide clips as well as pens and cards for you to leave a message of celebration or remembrance.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: If you have questions about creating a fundraiser, you can call us at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636 option #6) or email cgrajales@komen.org.