Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer is a national family-oriented, noncompetitive walk that raises millions of dollars each year to support breast cancer research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope. Walk for Hope is about action. It is a statement from our community that no one will ever fight this disease alone. Our Walkers are advocates for those who turn to City of Hope for help when they need it most.

Here are some of the startling statistics that inspire us to come together and Walk for Hope:

♦ The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer sometime during her life is about one in eight.
♦ The chance of dying from breast cancer is about one in 35.
♦ Nearly two out of three women with invasive breast cancer are age 55 or older.
♦ Read more facts and stats from the American Cancer Society (PDF)

Locations

Walk for Hope takes place in nine cities across the nation. Select a location below for details and to register.

♦ San Diego, CA - May 9, 2009
♦ Edison, NJ - June 7, 2009
♦ Philadelphia, PA - September 27, 2009
♦ San Francisco, CA - October 3, 2009
♦ Seattle, WA - October 4, 2009
♦ Phoenix, AZ - October 4, 2009
♦ Chicago, IL - October 4, 2009
♦ Washington, DC - October 11, 2009
♦ Los Angeles, CA - October 25, 2009

How to participate

You can participate as a walker, sponsor a walker, make donation, volunteer and in many other ways. Virtually everyone can find a way to help. View all the ways you can participate >>

City of Hope and breast cancer

City of Hope’s dedicated health care and research staff are committed to patients and their families to live longer and better lives. Our pioneering science already has led to therapies such as Herceptin which targets the most aggressive breast cancers without affecting normal cells. Our scientific team engaged in trials that transformed treatment from radical mastectomy to breast conservation, and advanced the adoption of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy for patients. Learn more about what City of Hope is doing about breast cancer >>

Questions?

Answers to many frequently asked questions can be found on our FAQs page. Walk for Hope representatives are also available to answer your questions. View help and contact information >>

Despite challenging and uncertain economic times, City of Hope remains committed to progress because patients and their loved ones cannot wait for new, life-saving treatments. Your support is critical in our work. Please join the fight against breast cancer and walk with us. Or view other ways you can participate and lend your support.