Join MWH
We encourage any male who has been touched by breast cancer - fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, lovers, friends, colleagues - to join us, as well as any male who simply wants to fight this widespread disease. We welcome any female who’d like to support MWH by volunteering, walking, crewing, or in other ways
Once again in 2008, the Men With Heart team will unite to raise money for breast cancer awareness, support, research, treatment, and prevention by participating in the following events:
Avon Breast Cancer Walk
2 days / 26 or 39 miles (walker’s choice)
May 17-18, 2008
Boston, Mass.
Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day
3 days / 60 miles
August 15-17, 2008
Boston, Mass.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
5 mile walk
dates to be announced
Boston, Mass.
Joining Men With Heart involves a commitment, much of which will revolve around raising funds and participating in the walks. MWH teammates are asked to raise at least the fund-raising minimum for any walk they choose to participate in (currently $1,800 for the Avon walk and $2,200 for the Komen walk; there is no minimum for the Making Strides walk). The team goal, however, is for each Men with Heart teammate to raise 33 percent over the minimum. This is a goal, however, not a requirement. In fact, we help each other out as a team by pooling our funds. If one member comes up short, the other members help make up the difference. This doesn’t happen too often, however, as most of our members find that if they are organized and give themselves enough time, the goal is not too difficult.On the walk, you’ll connect with courageous and heroic people willing to confront this disease head-on. You’ll push your body to the limit as you hike 39 miles over two days or 60 over three. And you’ll have an experience that you’ll never forget.
To sign up for the Avon walk, click here. To sign up for the Komen walk, click here.
Note: You must sign up for at least one walk before you can join the Men With Heart walking team. Once you’ve signed up for a walk, you will need to sign the Men with Heart release and a waiver.
Unsure? Here are some thoughts to consider:
First, you will think of a hundred reasons why you can’t do it. Let your courage put those aside.
Second, you might say, $3,000 is a lot of money to raise. Don’t fret — people are very generous when you are making a personal sacrifice of this magnitude. This disease in some way has affected almost everyone, so your donors will relate to the cause. And if you do have trouble, not to worry, being part of the team means that you have assistance of other teammates. The $3,000 is a goal, not an obligation. (On the other hand, Avon’s and Komen’s fund-raising minimums are true obligations. If you don’t meet the goal, you must pay the balance out of your own pocket.)
Third, you might say, I can’t physically do it, however, you may surprise yourself. Thousands of people, of all ages and physical conditions, have completed this walk. Here are four pieces of advice:
- Consult your doctor. Describe the walk and heed the doctor’s advice.
- This walk is 75 percent physical, but 25 percent comes from the energy of others. People will cheer you on through much of the course, and high emotions work wonders.
- We can help with your training schedule. Men With Heart walkers plan on gathering for several training walks before the event. Once you sign up we’ll send your information to those conducting the training walks
- Do your best. If you can’t finish the course, “sweeper” vans are available to give you a ride to the finish line.
Your decision to walk with the Men With Heart team in any breast cancer walk or our pre-event training walks is your own and is not a requirement to be a Men with Heart volunteer. If your are up for it, join the team! Click here to join.
Last year the team had an amazing experience. This year we expect even better!