The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is holding its 26th anniversary 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness on Sunday, September 22. The fundraiser will take place at the Riverhead location of Tanger Outlet Center, which sponsors the event. Participants may preregister on the NFBHC website or register from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m.
The registration fee is $30 if paid by September 16 and $35 after or on the day of the event. The first 300 entrants will receive a gift bag. Walkers are encouraged to gather pledges of support from friends, family and colleagues. Top fundraising awards will be given in the following categories: Young Adult (ages 13-19 years old), Adult, Breast Cancer Survivor and Business/Team. Team captains must register team members, send in names and registration fees by September 16, and submit pledge money on the morning of the event.
“The annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets brings together breast cancer patients, survivors and thrivers, community members, elected officials and leaders in the breast cancer community. Tanger has partnered with us on the walk for the past 25 years and secures numerous gift baskets and other high-end items for the raffle. Proceeds from the walk help pay for the free services we offer to breast cancer patients and support our Lend a Helping Hand grant program,” said NFBHC President Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski.
For more information, call call 631-208-8889 or e-mail nfbreasthealth@gmail.com.