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Walk As An Individual Dont want to walk as an individual? JOIN A TEAM START A TEAM Sorry, but this form is now closed. But don't worry! You can still register the same day at the walk! Hope to see you there! * First name * Last name * Are you a survivor? Choose one * Address Address 2 * City * State * Zip Code * Age * Email * Phone * I agree to the terms and conditions. * Product Registration fee $30 Submit Terms and conditions. BACK HOME

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Workshop Series List All workshops meet one Saturday of the month from 11:30am - 1:30pm TEA TALK May 9th (Mother's Day weekend) at River Forest Campus 420 William St. Bldg C River Forest, IL Know Your Risk 360 & Voices - Led by Michelle Hicks-Turner with American Cancer Society. This is a "tea" themed workshop. REGISTER PROTECT YOUR PETALS June 13th at River Forest Campus 420 William St. Bldg C River Forest, IL Learn them, check them, protect them! Led by Dr Tamara Hamlish with YAAS (Young and a Survivor). This is a "summertime" themed workshop. REGISTER HER HEALTH, HER HARMONY July 11th at Wellness Reiki Center 501 North Avenue, Melrose Park IL Led by Cari Drake, FNP with Spirit of Wellness Reiki Center and Grenita Hall, PhD with Cultural Wellness. This is a "mind, body, and soul and it's all about you" themed workshop. Please wear comfortable clothes and socks. REGISTER DONUT IGNORE YOUR DESTINY August 15th will be held at Loyola's Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center 2160 S. First Avenue, CBCC Auditorium (2nd floor), Maywood, IL. 60153 Led by Tara Latta with My Destiny Matters Org. This is a "donut" themed workshop. REGISTER HEALTHY COOOKING FOR A HEALTHIER YOU *PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE IS 11AM-1PM* September 12 (Our last session!) will be held at the Wellness House 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL. 60521 Chat & Chew led by Wellness House Cooking Nutritionist and Survivor Kourtney Lewis, founder of Be Sure Org. We're going to have a good time! REGISTER

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< Back Event Coordinator As an event coordinator, you are responsible for planning and executing events to support the fundraising and outreach efforts of the organizations. This may include coordinating logistics, managing vendor relationships, and working with volunteers to ensure a successful event. Requirements Assist in scouting venues, ordering supplies, and coordinating catering for upcoming events. Manage the "Run of Show" documents, ensuring every speaker, survivor spotlight, and activity happens on time. Manage guest lists and RSVPs using [Eventbrite/Excel]. Oversee the registration table check-in process on the day of the event to ensure a smooth guest experience. Act as a liaison between the organization and vendors (e.g. florists, rental companies) to ensure setup requirements are met. Ensure corporate sponsors receive their promised recognition (signage placement, logo on screens, VIP table setup, etc.). Assist in setting up decor to ensure the venue reflects our brand and honors breast cancer survivors. Help create "Instagrammable moments" at events (photo booths, backdrops) to encourage social sharing. Reliable transportation to attend events. Qualifications Needed Detail-Oriented: You are the type of person who makes lists for your lists. Grace Under Pressure: Events can be chaotic. Someone who stays calm when the microphone breaks or the food is late. Physically able to be on your feet during events and help lift/move boxes of supplies (up to 20-30 lbs) during setup/teardown. Experience with ticketing platforms (Eventbrite, etc.) is a plus. Strong organizational and time management skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Availability: Must be available on evenings/weekends for planned event dates. Job Description

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< Back Volunteer Manager/Coordinator In this role, you must have empathy & sensitivity: You must be comfortable interacting with breast cancer survivors, patients and families with compassion and grace. You will be the first point of contact for people wanting to help our cause. You will help build, manage, and energize our volunteer base—ensuring that our supporters feel valued and that our events run smoothly. Requirements Assist in drafting and posting volunteer opportunity descriptions on sites like Volunteer Match, LinkedIn, and local university boards. Respond to inquiries from prospective volunteers via email and phone in a timely, welcoming manner. You are not afraid to pick up the phone to confirm a shift. Actively recruit volunteers for upcoming signature events (e.g., Breast Cancer Awareness Walks, Galas, Vendor Opportunities and other hosted events). Create schedules for events, ensuring all shifts are covered (registration tables, team & survivor support, etc.), and maintain the volunteer database tracking contact information. Volunteers must be available on days, evenings/weekends for events. Qualifications Needed Strong written and verbal skills. Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets/Docs) or Microsoft Office. Familiarity with tools like SignUpGenius is a plus. Competent in brainstorming and executing volunteer appreciation initiatives (thank you cards, spotlight social media posts, appreciation events). Serve as the primary "cheerleader," ensuring volunteers feel connected to the impact they are making. Job Description

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