Walking For Hope
Join us in the fight against breast cancer! Through October 31st, The Walking Company is committed to raising more than $250,000 from purchases of our exclusive pink ribbon items from UGG® Australia, Dansko, ECCO, Aetrex and ABEO. This donation will support charities involved in the research, prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.

Together we can make a difference. Join us in support of these highly regarded charitable organizations and help in the fight against breast cancer.

National Charity Program
The Walking Company has selected to support City of Hope, a four star rated charity by Charity Navigator, to be our national charity partner for Walking for Hope. Contributions from the sales of our pink ribbon collection have been designated to City of Hope.

City Of HopeCity of Hope - One of the nation's leading research, treatment and education centers for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. For nearly 100 years, City of Hope has achieved numerous scientific breakthroughs and pioneered lifesaving procedures that have impacted treatment worldwide.

The Walking Company has pledged a combined donation of $80,000 or more. We are a $30,000 national sponsor of City of Hope's Walk for Hope - 2012. We have also pledged a donation of 5% of the sales from selected pink ribbon products; a minimum donation of $30,000 or more based on sales, to City of Hope.

For additional information visit www.cityofhope.org

Local Charity Programs
The Walking Company has a long standing tradition of giving back to our local communities. When developing Walking for Hope, we recognized that fact that there are numerous local programs actively involved in the fight against breast cancer. Our goal is to provide the financial support needed to allow these programs to succeed with their missions. The following programs are receiving support through sponsorship or donation with proceeds from our Walking for Hope program.
1in9 Foundation
Raleigh, NC
Proud sponsor of Pink Shamrock 5K
September 29, 2012
For details visit: www.1in9.com/

Adventist Health
Bethesda, MD
Proud sponsors of the Pink Fling
September 30, 2012
For details visit: www.adventisthealth.org/

AtlantiCare
Atlantic City, NJ
Proud sponsor of Breast Cancer Awareness Night
October 25, 2012
For details visit: www.atlanticare.org/

Aurora Health Care Breast Cancer Program
Milwaukee, WI
Proud sponsor of the Lake Geneva Hope Walk
September 29, 2012
For details visit: www.lakegenevahopewalk.com/

Baystate Health Foundation
Springfield, MA
Proud sponsor of Rays of Hope Walk Toward the Cure
October 28, 2012
For details visit: www.baystatehealth.com/

Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
San Francisco, CA
Proud sponsor of Beats for Boobs
October 6, 2012
For details visit: www.bcef.org/

Breast Cancer Stories
Portsmouth, NH
Proud sponsor of Celebrate Pink 5K Road Race/Walk
September 15, 2012
For details visit: www.breastcancerstories.org/

Breast Friends
Portland, Oregon
Proud sponsors of Survivors and Friends Fashion Show
October 6, 2012
For details visit: www.breastfriends.org

Busted Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Proud sponsor of Bowling for Boobies
October 21, 2012
For details visit: www.bustedfoundation.org/

Cancer Care
New Jersey
Proud sponsor of Cancer Care Walk/Run for Cancer
September 23 and October 14, 2012
For details visit: www.cancercare.org/

Cancer Center of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Proud sponsor of 20th Annual Walk/Run
October 14, 2012
For details visit: www.ccsb.org/

Children's Hospital of Richmond
Richmond, VA
Proud Sponsor of Thriving and Striving Breast Cancer Event
October 11, 2012
For details visit: www.childrenshosp-richmond.org

Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Proud sponsor of The Walk Against Breast Cancer
October 14, 2012
For details visit: www.dana-farber.org/

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
Wilmington, DE
Proud sponsor of 14th Annual Light of Life
October 13, 2012
For details visit: www.debreastcancer.org/

Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
Santa Monica, CA
Proud sponsor of the Love Walk Las Vegas
September 9, 2012
For details visit: www.dslrf.org/index.asp

Exeter Hospital
Concord, NH
Proud sponsor of Putt Away Cancer
September 8, 2012
For details visit: www.exeterhospital.com/

Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund
Atlanta, GA
Proud sponsor of the Great Gwinnett Road Run
October 7, 2012
For details visit: www.gabcc.org/

Geweke's Caring for Women Foundation
Lodi, CA
Proud sponsor of Yuba City Race for Awareness
October 6, 2012
For details visit: www.pink-october.org/lodi/

Indiantown Community Outreach, Inc.
Indiantown, FL
Proud sponsor of Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-a-Thon
October 20, 2012
For details visit: www.icorinc.org/

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Proud sponsor of the 19th Annual Walk to Fight Breast Cancer
October 20, 2012
For details visit: www.inova.org/

It's the Journey
Atlanta, GA
Proud sponsor of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk
October 6, 2012
For details visit: www.itsthejourney.org/

Lancaster General Health
Lancaster, PA
Proud sponsor of Girls N Grams
October 18, 2012
For details visit: www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/LGH/

Lexington Cancer Foundation
Lexington, KY
Proud Sponsors of Roll for the Cure
August 24, 2012
For details visit: www.lexingtonfoundation.org/

Lincoln County Medical Center
Troy, MO
Proud sponsor of Stroll through the Park
October 6, 2012
For details visit: www.lcmctroy.com/

Living Well Cancer Resource Center
Geneva, IL
Proud sponsor of Run for Pink Twilight
September 22, 2012
For details visit: www.livingwellcrc.org/

Lourdes Foundation and Tri-City Cancer Center
Pasco, WA
Proud Sponsor of Healed with a Kiss
September 8, 2012
For details visit: http://lourdeshealth.net or www.tccancer.org/

Mary Ellen Locker Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
Proud sponsor of Roll for the Cure
September 29, 2012
For details visit: www.melfoundation.org/

Millersville University Health Services
Millersville, PA
Proud sponsor of Breast-A-Ville
October 17th 2012
For details visit: www.millersville.edu

My Hope Bag
Scottsdale, AZ
Proud Sponsors of the Annual Breast Cancer Resource Expo
August 25, 2012
For details visit: www.myhopebag.com/Home.php

Norris Cotton Cancer Center
Manchester, NH
Proud sponsors of Alliance Against Breast Cancer 5K
September 9, 2012
For details visit: www.cancer.dartmouth.edu/

Northshore Kellogg Cancer Center
Northbrook, IL
Proud sponsor of Embrace the Race 5K
October 21, 2012
For details visit: www.northshore.org/kellogg-cancer-center/

Northside Hospital Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Proud sponsor of Tennis Against Breast Cancer
October 26, 2012
For details visit: www.northside.com/community/foundation.aspx

Northwest Hope and Healing Foundation
Seattle, WA
Proud Sponsors of the Alki 5K Walk/Run
August 26, 2012
For details visit: www.nwhopeandhealing.org

Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, CT
Proud sponsor of the Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show
September 30, 2012
For details visit: www.norwalkhospital.org

Paint Georgia Pink
Atlanta, GA
Proud sponsor of Paint Georgia Pink Walk
September 22, 2012
For details visit: www.paintgeorgiapink.org

Patient Voices Network
Buffalo, NY
Proud sponsor of Concerned about Your Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
October 13, 2012
For details visit: www.patientvoices.ca

Pedal the Cause
St. Louis, MO
Proud sponsor of Pedal the Cause
October 6 & 7, 2012
For details visit: www.pedalthecause.org/

Pink Up the Pace
St. Augustine, FL
Proud sponsor of Pink up the Pace 5K
October 6, 2012
For details visit: www.pinkupthepace.org/

River City Charities
Richmond, VA
Proud sponsor of the Charity Bachelor Auction
September 21, 2012
For details visit: www.rivercitycharities.com/

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, WA
Proud sponsor of Wings of Karen 5K
September 9, 2012
For details visit: www.seattlecca.org/

St. Rose Dominican Hospital
Henderson, NV
Proud sponsor of the 4th Annual Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival
October 13, 2012
For details visit: www.strosehospitals.org/index.htm

Stop Cancer
Los Angeles, CA
Proud sponsor of the Stop Cancer Run/Walk
October 7, 2012
For details visit: www.stopcancer.org/Main/default/default.aspx

The Breast Cancer Society
Arizona
Proud sponsor of the Empower One Walk
September 22, 2012
For details visit: www.breastcancersociety.org/

The Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington D.C.
Proud sponsor of the Sprint Four the Cure
September 29, 2012
For details visit: www.whcenter.org/body.cfm?id=24

The Family Health Partnership Clinic
Woodstock, IL
Proud sponsor of Care 4 Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run
October 21, 2012
For details visit: www.hpclinic.org/home0.aspx

The Foundation for Marshall Medical Centers
Guntersville, Al
Proud sponsor of the Pink Pumpkin Run
October 27, 2012
For details visit: www.mmcenters.com/index.php/about/foundation

The Gathering Place
Westlake, OH
Proud sponsor of Splash for Life
October 28, 2012
For details visit: www.touchedbycancer.org/

The Lady Doves
Chicago, IL
Proud sponsor of the Breast Cancer Mini Walk
October 21, 2012
For details visit: www.ladydoves.org/home.html

Triple Step toward the Cure
Culver City, CA
Proud sponsor of Stepping towards the Cure 5k
October 6, 2012
For details visit: www.triplesteptowardthecure.org/index.php

UC Irvine Medical Center
Orange, CA
Proud sponsor of Breast Cancer Awareness Event
October 17, 2012
For details visit: www.healthcare.uci.edu

University Health Care Foundation
Augusta, GA
Proud sponsor of the Miracle Mile Walk
October 20, 2012
For details visit: www.universityhealth.org/

WakeMed Cary Hospital
Cary, NC
Proud sponsor of the Breast Cancer Charity Golf Tournament
October 15, 2012
For details visit: www.wakemed.org/landing.cfm?id=54

Women's 5K Classic
Allentown, PA
Proud sponsor of Women's 5K Classic Walk/Run
October 13, 2012
For details visit: www.womens5kclassic.org/index.html




Do you know...
Research has consistently shown that women who exercise for most of their lives have reduced risk of breast cancer. Women who started exercising regularly when they were young seem to receive the most preventive benefits. But recent exercise can help as well according to some studies.

Researchers recommend exercising for 20 to 30 minutes, four to five times a week. Even moderate levels of regular, long-term physical activity help to reduce breast cancer risk.

Long-term, regular exercise has benefits beyond reducing risk of breast cancer. It also cuts down the chances of diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke.

Source: City of Hope