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SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC) was started by a young breast cancer survivor in 2017 with a mission to empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from day one and beyond.

How It Works:

Participants may do a solo hike or group hike with friends, family and neighbors. If a hike is not for you, no problem a walk, or stroll totally works, the goal is to spend time outdoors with friends and family.

Options

Click the "Start a Fundraiser" button and you will be prompted to set up your fundraising page! It's free to set up! Invite friends and family to join your fundraising team or start a fundraising team themselves.

Want to donate to SBC and support someone who is telling cancer to go #TakeAHike? Click on "Give now."

What Next:

Purchase your custom #TakeAHike Tee and check out our new 2024 designs.

Join our Facebook group in order to connect with others in your local area.

On October 19th we hike (walk, stroll, run, or just celebrate being outside!)

What If I Cannot Hike?

That's perfectly okay! We recognize that carrying a cancer diagnosis or living with metastatic disease can weigh heavily on our packs. This is why we encourage you to participate in any way that feels manageable and enjoyable for you. Whether it’s taking a gentle walk, a leisurely stroll, or simply spending some quality time outside in nature, your involvement is valuable. Join us in embracing the outdoors in the way that suits you best and supports your well-being!

Where Can I Hike?

The short answer is, anywhere! Find a path you love and get outdoors on October 19th!

SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC) has volunteers in select areas who will be identifying a specific location and meeting point if you are in those areas. We will continue to add to our volunteer list and locations as more become available but remember, you are not limited to these locations! You can literally organize your hike in your own neighborhood! Join our Facebook Group to get updates!

Volunteer List and Locations to date:

Arizona

Location Time TBD

Volunteer Lead: Lourdes Heras (Lourdes@survivingbreastcancer.org)

Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO

Red Rock Canyon Open Space - We'll meet at the parking lot, which is the one nearest the dog park.

Time: 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time

Volunteer Lead: Briana Rickertsen (brianarickertsen@gmail.com)

Illinois

Lake County - Time TBD

Volunteer Lead: Ana Quintero (Ana@survivingbreastcancer.org)

New Hampshire

Franconia Notch - Lonesome Lake Trail accessed through the south parking lot of Lafayette Campground

Parking Lot 9:00 am ET

Volunteer Lead: William Laferriere (William@survivingbreastcancer.org)

Washington D.C.

Monument Trail exact location and time TBD

Volunteer Lead: Brenda Coronado (Brenda@survivingbreastcancer.org)

Guatemala

Nos encontraremos a las 9:00 a.m. en el Cerro Alux, en el valle central cerca de la entrada, luego haremos juntos el recorrido de los miradores y regresaremos al valle central donde compartiremos juntos en un picnic.

Coordinador de Voluntarios: Elisa Herrera (Elisa@survivingbreastcancer.org)

Additional Locations Will be added as more volunteer leads join the cause!