Development Council is hosting the third annual one-mile cancer awareness walk on Saturday, October 22 from 9:30am-Noon at Dowdy Park. Registration starts at 9:30am and the walk with all participants and dogs will start at 10:30am. In addition to the walk, there will be family focused and dog-focused activities as well as free flu vaccines for 18+ participants. Proceeds from Cancer Walk and Wag remain on the Outer Banks to benefit free programs and services provided for local cancer patients, including: cancer screenings, support groups, and the hospital’s wig program. For more information about team sponsorships or registering individual walkers, please call 252-449-5933.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Limited TEAM SPONSORSHIP opportunities are available for $500. To register a team, call 252-449-5933.

Benefits include:
• Company or individual name mentioned on all walk materials
• Team of 15 walkers (with or without dogs) with access to all event activities
• Personalized honorary and/or memorial badges on event banner recognizing loved ones affected by cancer
• Choice of 15 commemorative Cancer Walk and Wag items
• 15 tickets for prize raffle
• Pre-packaged snacks and water

Click HERE to Register as an INDIVIDUAL WALKER for $25.

Benefits include:
• Personalized honorary and/or memorial badge on event banner recognizing loved one affected by cancer
• Choice of 1 commemorative Cancer Walk and Wag item
• 1 ticket for prize raffle
• Pre-packaged snacks and water

Registered walkers can REGISTER UP TO 2 DOGS for only $15 each. (Use the same link above.)

Benefits include:
• Opportunity for dog(s) to participate in the one-mile walk
• Access to dog activities: Obstacle Course, Pet/Owner Pictures, Photo Contest, Paw Print Painting, and more
• Commemorative Cancer Walk and Wag collapsible dog bowl
• Dog snacks and water stations
• Limit 2 dogs per walker. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

PROCEEDS

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Cancer Walk and Wag remain on the Outer Banks to benefit free programs and services that are provided for local cancer patients, including: cancer screenings, support groups, wig program, and Look Good, Feel Better. We all know someone who has faced the devastating effects of cancer, and the community’s support of this fundraising effort will make a difference for our patients. Our community’s generosity is critical to our mission of treating and healing those affected by this horrible disease.

For more information, please call 252-449-5933.