HERS Breast Cancer Foundation 14th Annual KEEP ABREAST Event Goes Virtual

FREMONT, Calif. - Aug. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- FREMONT, Calif. – August 13, 2013 – HERS Breast Cancer Foundation (http://hersbreastcancerfoundation.org/) (HBCF), a professional accredited organization that supports breast cancer survivors, is proud to announce virtual participation for the 14^th Annual KEEP ABREAST 5k Walk, 5k/10k Run and Community Expo (http://herskeepabreast.org/). Those interested in the event but cannot physically be there on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Quarry Lakes East Bay Regional Park in Fremont, California, are invited to partake virtually. We welcome walkers and runners from any location to complete the walk/run on their own time, as long as it’s completed by the deadline.  

This is the first time HBCF has gone virtual with its annual KEEP ABREAST event. Participants simply select 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon and hit the local trail, street or treadmill of their choice. Registration is available now and closes on September 21^st at 12:00 a.m. PT. The price to participate in this inspirational event is $25.00 and all participants will receive a commemorative medal.

“We are extremely excited to be in our 14^th year of the KEEP ABREAST Walk/Run and are thrilled to offer participation from any location with our virtual walk/run,” said Karen Jackson, Development Director at HERS Breast Cancer Foundation. “For years we have had interest from people who couldn’t physically be at the event, so enabling them to participate virtually is a huge bonus for everyone.”

This community fundraising event is the organization’s largest event of the year. It celebrates life, the lives of people that have survived breast cancer, and honors those lost. This event brings survivors, friends, family and neighbors together to celebrate life and people who are truly making a difference.

Virtual participants are requested to complete their walk or run by September 30^th, and are then asked to post results and any pictures on the HBCF Virtual Run Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HersKeepAbreastVirtualRun).Those interested in participating, sponsoring, registering and/or donating to HERS Breast Cancer Foundation can do so online at the KEEP ABREAST (http://herskeepabreast.org/event-information/virtual-run/) website. All proceeds from the event will be used towards the services of HBCF: helping women survive the battle with breast cancer while serving any women regardless of their financial status. If event participation is not an option, donations (http://hersbreastcancerfoundation.org/keep-abreast-walk/) are greatly appreciated.

 

About HERS Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF)

HERS Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission is to support all women healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status. HBCF is a professional accredited organization, bringing beauty and dignity back into the lives of breast cancer survivors by providing quality products, services and emotional support. Established in 1998 by a team of dynamic women, the foundation was founded based on a vision motivated by the genuine concern for women and the high incidence of breast cancer, along with the lack of specific services for breast cancer survivors. For more information visit us at: http://hersbreastcancerfoundation.org/.

 

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