9th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes

  • Date Sat 3rd October 2026
  • Time 10:30AM EDT
  • Location Cleveland, Ohio
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

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Join us for the 9th Annual A Walk in Her Shoes on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This uplifting 2-mile community cancer awareness walk invites participants to come together to honor the strength and resilience of women impacted by cancer. With the theme "Walk With Her. Rise With Her," this event emphasizes the importance of community support and shared journeys through the challenges of cancer.

Taking place at the Fatima Family Center, located at 6600 Lexington Avenue, the day's festivities kick off at 10:30 AM and include registration, opening remarks, and culminate in the inspiring 2-mile walk starting at noon. But that's not all! Guests who prefer not to walk can enjoy a vibrant community resource fair, live entertainment, and local vendors throughout the day. This celebration of strength, culture, and community is a meaningful opportunity for survivors, caregivers, and advocates to connect, raise awareness, and support one another. Together, we walk not just for awareness but to celebrate the powerful stories and journeys of women in our lives. Come join us and be part of this incredible movement!

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JOIN US FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL A WALK IN HER SHOES

THEME: WALK WITH HER. RISE WITH HER.

_A POWERFUL 2-MILE COMMUNITY CANCER AWARENESS WALK HOSTED BY MY SISTERS KEEPERCLEVELAND._

Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for our 9th Annual A Walk in Her Shoes, a day dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience, and journeys of women impacted by cancer.

This year, My Sisters Keeper is proud to partner with Fatima Family Center as we bring this signature event to Ward 8. Every two years, A Walk in Her Shoes intentionally moves to a different Cleveland neighborhood, allowing us to deepen our impact, engage new communities, and bring awareness, education, and support directly into the communities we serve.

LOCATION:
Fatima Family Center
6600 Lexington Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103

TIME:
10:30 AM2:00 PM

_Walk With Her. Rise With Her._

This years theme reminds us that healing was never meant to happen alone.

To walk with her means standing beside cancer warriors and survivors through moments of uncertainty, treatment, celebration, grief, and triumph.

To rise with her means lifting one another higherthrough community, advocacy, hope, and sisterhood.

Together, we walk not only to raise awareness, but to honor the power, beauty, and resilience of women whose journeys continue to inspire us all.

A CELEBRATION OF STRENGTH, CULTURE & COMMUNITY

A Walk in Her Shoes is more than a walkit is a movement and celebration of life.

Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, family member, healthcare advocate, or walking in memory of someone you love, your presence matters.

We gather to:

Celebrate survivorship
Raise awareness around cancer and early detection
Honor loved ones
Connect families to resources and support
Build community through healing and hope

Every step tells a story.

Every mile carries purpose.

Every participant becomes part of something bigger.

EVENT SCHEDULE
10:30 AM11:00 AM
Registration & Community Gathering

11:00 AM12:00 PM
Opening Remarks, Warrior Recognitions & Community Announcements

12:00 PM1:00 PM
2-Mile Neighborhood Awareness Walk

1:00 PM2:00 PM
Celebration, Music, Raffles & Closing Announcements


_WALKING IS OPTIONAL_
GUESTS WHO PREFER NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK ARE INVITED TO REMAIN ONSITE AND ENJOY:

Live entertainment
Community resource fair
Local vendors and small businesses
Health and wellness opportunities
Music, fellowship, and celebration

There is something for everyone.

ON-SITE EXPERIENCES

Community Resource Fair
Connect with organizations, healthcare providers, and community partners offering resources, education, and support.

Vendor Marketplace
Support local businesses and entrepreneurs from across our community.

Walk Bags
Available while supplies last.

Event T-Shirts
Available during registration and event day while supplies last.


WHY WE WALK

We walk for survivors.

We walk for those still fighting.

We walk in memory.

We walk for earlier detection.

We walk because no one should face cancer alone.

Together we walk with purpose.

Together we rise with purpose.

Together, we walk for her.

#AWalkInHerShoes #WalkWithHerRiseWithHer #MySistersKeeperCLE #WalkForHer

Races

  • A Walk in Her Shoes

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd October 2026 (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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6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, 44103, OH, United States

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