2009 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

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1 September Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Saturday, October 17, 2009 City Island, Harrisburg SAVE TIME ON WALK DAY! Want to avoid waiting in line on walk day? Save time by participating in BANK NITE! Visit the American Cancer Society Capital Area Unit on the specified days to turn in registration forms, drop off donations, and pick up your team ttshirts! shirts 2009 BANK NITES: Mon., October 5: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. VOLUNTEER TRAINING: It takes many volunteers to make Making Strides a success. Would you consider joining the ranks of our day of event volunteers? All volunteers are asked to complete a one-our training on Monday, October 5 or Tuesday, October 6. Training will be held at 3211 North Front Street beginning at 6:00pm. Register for the training by contacting the American Cancer Society at or harrisburg.strides@cancer.org. All day of event volunteers will receive a PINK volunteer t-shirt. Wed., October 14: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Capital Unit office is located at: 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA NEW WALK ROUTE! Due to construction on City Island, we will have a new route for the 2009 walk. The walk will begin on City Island at the start of the walking bridge. We save lives and create more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

2 We invite your school to become a part of Students for Strides, Strides the youth-centered movement in the fight against breast cancer! It s easy! Invite students, faculty, staff, and administrators to join your team. Then challenge your team members to raise funds for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The money you raise will support breast cancer research as well as programs and services right here in South Central Pennsylvania. Students can also participate in our annual student tshirt design contest. On the day of the walk, all student teams are invited to a special student-only area with raffles, food, prizes, and more! For additional information or to register your team, visit or contact Adrienne Thoman at adrienne.thoman@cancer.org or By becoming a member of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), you are joining a movement of people who are ready to FIGHT BACK against cancer. Government must play a critical role in defeating cancer, but elected officials aren t doing all they can to make cancer history. That s why we need YOU! ACS CAN will make the voice of the cancer community heard so that elected officials will make cancer a top national priority.

3 Herr s Crave The Cure September 2009 Herr Foods Inc. is a proud supporter of women s health. So, to help in the fight against breast cancer, Herr s will once again sell Whole Grain Ribbon Pretzels in pink bags. Herr s will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this product to support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Programs. Herr s will be a proud sponsor of the Making Strides Walk in October. The Herr s Camp Hill team will be giving out the Whole Grain Ribbon pretzels to walkers and supporters at the walk. Stop by their tent to try these wonderful pretzels yourself! A team of Herr s walkers will be participating in the Making Strides Walk as well. The Ribbon Pretzels are a contribution to the fight against Breast Cancer. With your help, I believe we can make a difference, said Ed Herr, President of Herr Foods Inc. Congratulations 2009 Striders!! Come visit our booth and check out our assortment of breast cancer awareness apparel! We accept cash, checks and major credit cards

4 September 2009 TIPS FOR REGISTRATION: 1. We encourage you to register online or mail in your registration sheet to the ACS office prior to the event. This helps us to place a more accurate t-shirt order. 2. Avoid lines completely by participating in one or both of our scheduled bank nites (see page 1 for dates and times). At bank nites, you can turn in registration forms, drop off donations, and pick up your team t-shirts! t ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT: Look for two separate registration tents. TENT 1 - PRE-REGISTERED PARTCIPANTS who are turning in donations or picking up their event t-shirts TENT 2 DAY OF EVENT REGISTRANTS who are submitting their registration information for the first time. A Special Event for Survivors and Their Families Sunday, October 4 'Bandana Buddies' Free Evening of Fun! Come One Come All and show your support for Breast Cancer Survivors. The 3nd Annual Bandana Buddies Event will be held on October 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Friendship Center in Harrisburg. This Free Evening of Fun will include the use of the facility, informational booths, refreshments, and much more. Wear Pink to show your support for those that have been touched by Breast Cancer. For more information call Mission Moment: At this year s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk you will have the opportunity to learn about all the educational and support programs the American Cancer Society has to offer. Look for special stops along the walk route where you can learn more, and have a chance to win great prizes! Isaac's Fundraising Nite: Thursday, October 01, 2009: Isaac s Restaurant & Deli will be holding a Community Night to benefit The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Enjoy an evening out with your family and friends while supporting our fight to cure cancer. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to the American Cancer Society. This offer is valid only at participating locations, and you must have the appropriate voucher to qualify - Visit cancer.org/stridesonline to download and print your voucher. Chico s Fundraising Nite: Thursday, October 08, 2009: Visit cancer.org/stridesonline to download and print your voucher. Present it to your cashier on Thursday, October 08, 2009 (3 p.m. - 8 p.m.), and 10% of your total purchase will be donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Valid only at participating Chico's stores located in York and Harrisburg. Hope.Progress.Answers. / ACS.2345 /

5 October September HALOS & HEROES TRIBUTE GARDEN We all know that the true Heroes are the individuals that have touched our lives with their courageous fight against cancer. Wouldn t it be wonderful to pay tribute to the HEROES in our lives? We will again have our Halos & Heroes Tribute Garden at the Harrisburg Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday October 17th along Riverfront Park. Tribute signs can be purchased in HONOR of a cancer survivor or current cancer patient, in MEMORY of someone who has lost their battle to cancer, or in APPRECIATION of a caregiver or someone special. Signs can be purchased before the walk, or on the day of the walk, for a suggested donation of $ To order your sign in advance, complete the form on the opposite page and send it back with payment to the American Cancer Society at the address provided on the form. Signs can also be purchased the day of the Walk at the garden site. All tribute signs are arranged at the garden site, an area of the walk where we encourage meditation and reflection with special music being provided by Janie Womack & Julie Lowery (acoustic guitar & vocals). Come share in this special day and spend some time honoring our loved ones in the Halos and Heroes garden reflecting and rejoicing in the lives of those who have touched so many of us. Remember Hope Starts Here and a Cure is in our Future **IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT DAY OF EVENT PARKING Thank you to the Harrisburg Parking Authority for allowing the participants of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to use the City Island and Market Square Parking Garages FREE OF CHARGE on the day of the event! The lots and garage on City Island do typically fill up fairly early on the day of the event. Because of the large number of particpants, we encourage you to utilize the Market Square Garage and to CARPOOL to the event if at all possible. Hope.Progress.Answers. / ACS.2345 /

6 Reports are based on current registered participants and may not include recent online donations. September 2009 Congratulations to our Current Top Teams: Congratulations to our Current Top Participants: 1. Ladies of Lindenwood $ Bonnie Lipomi $ The Brady Bunch $ Angela Thompson $ Team Baugher $ Sharon Powley $ Team Nationwide $ Janel Baugher $ Patti s Light $ Nancy Bashore $ INCENTIVE PRIZES $100 Event T-Shirt $250 Deluxe Lunch Bag $500 Deluxe Pocket Tote Bag $750 Beanie Cap and Gloves $1,000 Women s Pink or Men s Navy Hoodie $2,500 Pacesetter Status, Baseball Cap (in addition to $1000 level prize) While we accept donations for this event year-round, money to be credited toward incentives MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 31. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer welcomes 3.12 to the starting line stage! Look for them performing live on the morning of the walk! Hope.Progress.Answers. / ACS.2345 /

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10 American Cancer Society Attn: MSABC 3211 N. Front Street, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit U.S. Postage Paid Harrisburg, PA Permit No Hope.Progress.Answers. / ACS.2345 / Thank You To Our Event Sponsors: For the lastest information about Making Strides, visit: A Gentle Reminder For the safety of our participants and our beloved pets, pets are not permitted at Making Strides. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank You To Our Media Sponsors: Hope.Progress.Answers. / ACS.2345 /