This is NOT a sponsored post. I do sometimes post press releases for select partners that I have worked with in the past when I find them to be relative to my blog & its readers! I also selectively will offer free promotions for charities,etc every now and then as well!
When I was at Myrtle Beach a few weeks back, I actually remember seeing about this event at Hotel Blue when I was checking in, and I also remember seeing it posted at several other places I was at around the area. My mom had a lump in her breast when she was about 12 weeks pregnant with me actually! She had been told she couldn’t have children, gave away all the stuff she had saved for a baby and found out she was pregnant with me- then shortly after found the lump. They actually did surgery on her while she was pregnant- they gave her some sort of pill that “put me to sleep” and then thankfully it was an easy surgery and that lump came back benign!
PRESS RELEASE:
Vacation Myrtle Beach Is Partnering with the American Cancer Society for the Annual Event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., October 23, 2017– The Vacation Myrtle Beach resort group is in its third
year in a partnership with the American Cancer Society in hosting the “Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer Beach Walk and Family Fun Day” on Saturday, November 4, 2017. The family
event is open to the public and participation is a $25 donation per person ages 13 and up, while
all survivors and children 12 and under may walk for free.
“We are so thrilled to be working with the American Cancer Society for the third annual Making
Strides event in Myrtle Beach,” said Matt Klugman, director of sales and marketing for Vacation
Myrtle Beach. “The event has grown over the past three years and we expect this year to be
bigger and better than ever as we all join together for this important cause.”
Registration for the 5K walk will begin at 8 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. Participants
will start and end at the Crown Reef Resort at 2913 S. Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach. All cancer
survivors who complete the walk will get a free t-shirt and medallion, while all participants who
donate $25 or more will also receive a t-shirt.
The fun will continue with a post-walk celebration for the whole family to enjoy—rain or shine,
and will include:
• Chili Cookoff between the top executive chefs in Vacation Myrtle Beach!
• Hair braiding & face painting
• Salty the Shark mascot appearances
• Magician
• Live remote broadcast from radio station Gator 107.9
• Day passes available to Crown Reef’s indoor waterpark for just a $10 per person
donation! One free child per paid adult!
Lisa Bishop, the senior manager of community events for the South Atlantic Division of the
American Cancer Society expressed her enthusiasm for the event. “We are excited to be
working with Vacation Myrtle Beach for this annual event and we plan to work together for
years to come,” said Bishop. “Myrtle Beach has always been important for our organization, so
it just makes sense to have a community event that’s a celebration for all of our combined
efforts.”
Pre-registration is not required, and any interested participants can park at Crown Reef Resort
and resort staff will direct them to the beach walk. Those who would like to register and fund-
raise in advance may sign up here.
Vacation Myrtle Beach is also offering a specialfor beach visitors staying
over the weekend where $5 from every reservation will be donated to the American Cancer
Society.
About VacationMyrtleBeach.com Resorts
VacationMyrtleBeach.com is the official vacation site of Myrtle Beach, S.C., offering the guaranteed
lowest rate on nearly 4,000 accommodation units, ranging from studios and efficiencies to one-bedroom
suites and two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom condos. VacationMyrtleBeach.com resorts also offer a
wide range of award-winning properties and Myrtle Beach’s best on-site amenities including pools, water
parks, lazy rivers, whirlpools, restaurants, oceanfront pool bars, bowling center, tennis center,
racquetball courts, fitness rooms, miniature golf course and even South Carolina’s first swim-up pool
bar. Ask about our special rates for accommodations and meeting space for retreats, meetings, and
conferences.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and
fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary
health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates
in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress, 14.5
million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more
birthdays this year. We’re determined to finish the fight against cancer. We’re finding cures as the
nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have
the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean
air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-
800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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