8th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual A Walk in Her Shoes on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the beautiful Case Western Reserve University campus in Cleveland, Cuyahoga. This uplifting 2-mile community cancer awareness walk is dedicated to celebrating the strength and resilience of cancer warriors while raising vital awareness about early detection and access to life-changing resources. This year, we are excited to partner with the My Sisters Keeper CWRU Chapter, a group of passionate students committed to advancing our mission through community engagement.
The event kicks off at 10:30 AM with registration, followed by opening remarks and survivor recognitions. The walk begins at noon, allowing participants to enjoy a scenic route through the CWRU campus and surrounding neighborhood. If walking isn’t your thing, don’t worry! Stay at Freiberger Field to enjoy live music, shop with local vendors, and participate in fun activities like line dancing. A Walk in Her Shoes is a celebration of life, partnership, and community spirit, inviting everyone to come together to support each other in the cancer journey. Pre-registration is encouraged, so mark your calendars and join us for this inspiring day!
The event kicks off at 10:30 AM with registration, followed by opening remarks and survivor recognitions. The walk begins at noon, allowing participants to enjoy a scenic route through the CWRU campus and surrounding neighborhood. If walking isn’t your thing, don’t worry! Stay at Freiberger Field to enjoy live music, shop with local vendors, and participate in fun activities like line dancing. A Walk in Her Shoes is a celebration of life, partnership, and community spirit, inviting everyone to come together to support each other in the cancer journey. Pre-registration is encouraged, so mark your calendars and join us for this inspiring day!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 8th Annual A Walk in Her Shoes, a powerful 2-mile community cancer awareness walk hosted by My Sisters Keeper-Cleveland. This years event will be held on the inspiring campus of Case Western Reserve University to celebrate our meaningful new partnership with the students of CWRU, who recently launched the My Sisters Keeper CWRU Chapter to help advance our mission through campus and community engagement.
Were also honored to have the continued support of Councilman Kevin Conwell, who joins us for the third consecutive year to uplift this grassroots effort and help expand our impact across Greater Cleveland.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE, PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY
A Walk in Her Shoes is more than a walkits a celebration of strength, healing, and togetherness. We gather to honor the journeys of cancer warriors, raise awareness about early detection, and provide access to life-changing resources.
Cant walk? No problem. Attendees who prefer not to walk are welcome to stay at the main event site at Freiberger Field to enjoy live music, shop with local vendors, and join in fun activities like line dancing. This event is for everyonewhether youre walking, dancing, or simply showing up in support.
EVENT SCHEDULE
10:30 AM 11:00 AM: Registration
11:00 AM 12:00 PM: Opening Remarks, Survivor Recognitions, and Announcements
12:00 PM 1:00 PM: 2-Mile Walk through the CWRU Campus and Neighborhood
1:00 PM 2:00 PM: Final Announcements, Raffles, and Celebration
WHAT TO EXPECT ON-SITE
Community Resource Fair with organizations like the Board of Elections, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, local cancer centers, and more.
Vendor Market shop with some of our favorite local businesses
Walk Bags available while supplies last
Event T-Shirts available for purchase during registration - T-Shirt Pickup Day (Saturday, September 27 - 1-3:00PM location TBD)
Together, we celebrate survivorship, strengthen community ties, and support every step of the cancer journey.
Pre-registration is encouraged! While the event is free, registering helps us plan and ensure enough supplies and materials are available.
Were also honored to have the continued support of Councilman Kevin Conwell, who joins us for the third consecutive year to uplift this grassroots effort and help expand our impact across Greater Cleveland.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE, PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY
A Walk in Her Shoes is more than a walkits a celebration of strength, healing, and togetherness. We gather to honor the journeys of cancer warriors, raise awareness about early detection, and provide access to life-changing resources.
Cant walk? No problem. Attendees who prefer not to walk are welcome to stay at the main event site at Freiberger Field to enjoy live music, shop with local vendors, and join in fun activities like line dancing. This event is for everyonewhether youre walking, dancing, or simply showing up in support.
EVENT SCHEDULE
10:30 AM 11:00 AM: Registration
11:00 AM 12:00 PM: Opening Remarks, Survivor Recognitions, and Announcements
12:00 PM 1:00 PM: 2-Mile Walk through the CWRU Campus and Neighborhood
1:00 PM 2:00 PM: Final Announcements, Raffles, and Celebration
WHAT TO EXPECT ON-SITE
Community Resource Fair with organizations like the Board of Elections, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, local cancer centers, and more.
Vendor Market shop with some of our favorite local businesses
Walk Bags available while supplies last
Event T-Shirts available for purchase during registration - T-Shirt Pickup Day (Saturday, September 27 - 1-3:00PM location TBD)
Together, we celebrate survivorship, strengthen community ties, and support every step of the cancer journey.
Pre-registration is encouraged! While the event is free, registering helps us plan and ensure enough supplies and materials are available.
Races
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A Walk in Her Shoes
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
Vendors and Community Resources will be available. Cancer screening including mammograms, prostate, and multiple myeloma will be performed for those with scheduled appointments.
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