Online registration open now for Oct. 20 Lung Force Walk in Rehoboth
The LUNG FORCE Walk-Rehoboth will step off at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, 1 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Onsite registration begins at 10 a.m.
The walk is a time to imagine a world free of lung disease and raise funds to support research so there can be better treatments and improved methods of early detection for lung cancer. It promotes fitness and helps forge lasting connections among participants. Together, walkers take a stand on behalf of the 840 women and men in Delaware who are diagnosed with lung cancer each year.
The American Lung Association sponsors the annual LUNG FORCE Walk, and local sponsors are Bayhealth, Lincare, Beebe, Arena’s Deli & Bar, and Sussex Environmental Consultants. Event registration is open now at LUNGFORCE.org/rehoboth.
The walk will raise funds for lung cancer research, particularly awareness about the high rate of lung cancer in women. Consider these facts:
• Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of women and men in the U.S.
• Every 2½ minutes, a person in the U.S. is told she or he has lung cancer.
• The rate of new lung cancer cases in women has almost doubled over the last 40 years.
• Anyone can get lung cancer.
Lung cancer survivor Rob Kalesse of Wilmington will kick off the event, and 2018 Miss Teen Delaware United States Amber Patrick will emcee. Heroes in the fight against lung disease will be onsite to share their personal stories.
Participation is free, and all participants are encouraged to raise donations to support research, early detection, advocacy, education and awareness for lung cancer. Participants who raise or donate $100 or more receive an official LUNG FORCE Walk T-Shirt the morning of the walk.
The main walk route, which includes the Rehoboth Boardwalk, Lake Gerar and Silver Lake, is 2.1 miles. There are also 1-mile and 1/3-mile routes for those with lung disease who prefer a shorter walk. All participants will receive a Spirit Pom to carry to represent loved ones who are struggling with lung disease, loved ones lost, and more.
The 2nd Time Around band will play at the Bandstand to entertain participants while they enjoy games, prizes, raffles and mission tent events.
For more information, go to LUNGFORCE.org/rehoboth, or contact Lynda Neef at 302-565-2068 or Lynda.Neef@Lung.org.
