Event Information

Date: November 7th, 2009
      Location: Tempe Beach Park
      Time: Registration Opens: 7am Walk Begins: 8am  

Map:  Link to Directions

PARKING: The US Airways Parking lot (at 3rd St, West of Mill Ave) will be availalbe for Making Strides Participants. Also, the lightrail stops at ASU which is another great option and within walking distance from the park.

There are over 10,000 spaces in downtown Tempe! Please utilize this PARKING MAP for more details. You can also visit www.tempe.gov for more information.

PLEASE PLAN ON CARPOOLING! There are a number of other events taking place on the 7th, so the less cars, the better!

ROUTE: The Making Strides Route is a 5k (approx 3.26 miles) along pavement and gravel. If you are unable to finish, we have a recovery van that can bring you back to the park. Please see the ROUTE MAP to help navigate your journey!

DOGS: Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. For dog friendly events, please call
1-800-ACS-2345!

REGISTRATION: The registration tent will be located just South of the restrooms at Tempe Beach Park. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED! If you have registered online, you do NOT need to stop by the registration tent, unless you are turning in donations. If you are not registered online, you will need to visit the tent to sign a paper registration form.

FUNDRAISING: Each participant is strongly encouraged to raise at least $100.00 to suppor the mission of the American Cancer Society. You can receive donations online, via cash, or check made payable to the American Cancer Society. Donations can be turned in at the registration tent at the event. Need ideas? Visit the fundraising tips page at: http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/phoenix

FOOD / WATER: There will be water stops along the route for participants. There will be a VERY limited amount of snacks available, so we do encourage you to bring your own if you think you will need it!

CHILDREN: Children are more than welcome to join us at Strides! Stroller and wagons are acceptable :) Please note, however, that children need to be registered as well! This can be done online or at the event!

T-SHIRTS: Individual t-shirts will be available for $15 at the event. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING STRIDES WITH US!
Additional Questions? Please email: phoenix.strides@cancer.org

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is your opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, remember people we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to help end this disease. Making Strides is not a race; it is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. There is no registration fee or minimum fundraising amount and people of all ages are welcome to participate. If you'd like to participate, please click on the sign up button below.

Your support enables the American Cancer Society to save lives by:

• Educating and empowering people to live healthy lives and reduce their risk for breast cancer
• Helping all women facing breast cancer get well by providing resources and support to help them overcome obstacles in their personal cancer fight
• Investing in research that leads to groundbreaking discoveries into breast cancer’s causes and cures
• Fighting for laws that help women battle breast cancer and keep our mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and families healthy

In 2008, nearly 600,000 walkers across the country joined the American Cancer Society in our united fight against breast cancer. Together, we raised more than $60 million through Making Strides events and we did it one donation at a time. More than a walk, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer describes the progress we’re making together to fight this disease, provide comfort and hope, and save lives from breast cancer. You are helping us raise dollars and awareness that leads to this incredible progress; and we did it together, one walker at a time.

While we are making strides against breast cancer, there is more work to be done to beat this disease … and we need your help! By participating in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, you will provide hope and help to millions of people nationwide whose lives have been forever changed by this disease. Join us for a few hours of exercise, inspiration, camaraderie, entertainment, and most importantly, to honor someone you know who has been affected by breast cancer especially if that person is you.

For more information about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, check out our frequently asked questions.