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Second Weekend to End Breast Cancer Kicks off
MEDIA ADVISORY: B.C.’s largest single fundraising event is back for its second year! The 60-kilometre, two-day walk will raise millions more for breast cancer research.
August 19, 2005, Vancouver, B.C - Participant check-in and safety training kicked off today, at the second annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer event in Vancouver benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. Tomorrow, on Saturday August 20th, the valiant women and men, many who are participating for their second year, will begin their 60-kilometre walk through the neighbourhoods of Vancouver to raise significant funds and awareness for the BC Cancer Foundation.
The Opening Ceremony gets underway at 7am at the Plaza of Nations, where an empowering tribute will take place to honour those who have lost the battle to breast cancer as well as to celebrate survivors. This will be followed by participants taking their first steps and embarking on a 60km, two-day journey together.
There is a media tent on-site with press/route information available all weekend and a designated area for satellite trucks. Please come to the VIP/Media Check In table upon arrival. Participants, event, and beneficiary spokespersons are available for interviews before, during and after the walk.
At The Weekend to End Breast Cancer benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation, thousands of women and men, including breast cancer survivors, family members, friends and supporters of the cause, together walk 30 kilometres a day for two days to battle breast cancer one step at a time. For some participants, The Weekend to End Breast Cancer is a rally for loved ones still fighting the disease, and for many it is a celebration of their lives as breast cancer survivors. Whatever their inspiration, all walkers have the same goal: to help raise millions of dollars to save lives and to help bring an end to breast cancer.
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:
SAT., August 20: DAY 1
Opening Ceremonies
Plaza of Nations
B-100, 750 Pacific Boulevard South
6:45 am – Warm-up and stretches
7:00 am – Opening Ceremonies commence
7:30 am- Closing Ceremonies end- walk begins
Lunch
Sunset Beach; 10am-1:30pm
1204 Beach Ave (@Bute)
Camp
Evening Activities; 4pm-9pm
Killarney Park
6260 Killarney Street
(Parking available at community centre lot off 49th)
- The day’s walk ends at Killarney Park. Walkers will arrive to a ‘Tent City” where they will enjoy a warm meal, hot showers, entertainment, and a cozy night under the stars.
- 7:30pm – Nightly ceremony/announcements and entertainment begins.
SUN., August 21: DAY 2
Breakfast and launch of Day 2
Killarney Park
6260 Killarney Street
(Parking available at community centre lot off 49th)
7:00am- Most Walkers are up and eager to get going
8:30am- All walkers leave camp
Lunch; 10am-1:30pm
West Point Grey Academy
4125 W 8th Ave (@Discovery)
Closing Ceremonies
Plaza of Nations, start at 4pm
Media is encouraged to arrive anytime after 2pm to witness the emotional impact of thousands of participants completing their brave and long journey.
Proceeds raised will benefit the BC Cancer Foundation, an independent charitable organization that raises funds to support research and care through the BC Cancer Agency. The BC Cancer Agency, a member agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provides a cancer control program for the people of British Columbia, including prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment services, support programs, community programs, research and education.
For more information
About The Weekend to End Breast Cancer:
Shannon Kennedy, Communications Specialist
(cell) (778) 893-3714
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