NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®,
the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an
in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support
breast cancer patients, research, and patient navigation services
to better serve those impacted by the disease. The Walk will be
held on October 15, 2022, at
CoolSprings Galleria.
"We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by
breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Walk. Funds
raised from the MORE THAN PINK Walk will fund cutting-edge research
aimed at improving outcomes for all and bringing us closer to the
cures for all breast cancers," said Joshua
Daniel, Development Director, at Susan G. Komen.
Komen is pleased to welcome returning sponsors this year: Bank
of America, Walgreens, Nashville Yards, Ascend Federal Credit
Union, Amazon, Premise Health, CoolSprings Galleria, Path Group,
Change Healthcare, Vanderbilt
University Medical Center, F&M Bank, Pfizer Oncology,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee, CBL Properties, Toyota of Cool
Springs. Additionally, Rory
Johnston, Emmy award winner and News Channel 5 co-anchor,
will serve as the Emcee of the event and Riley Westin, will serve as the event chair.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the Walk:
- Zumba, pre-walk warm-up for participants
- Mobile mammography screening sponsored by Ascension
- Remarks from local survivors and those living with Metastatic
Breast Cancer
- Hope Village, a place for survivors and those living with
metastatic breast cancer to gather
- We Remember Tent honoring those whose lives have been lost to
breast cancer
- A continued celebration inside the mall from 10am – 2pm with
live music, face painting, character appearances, pink treats,
giveaways and more! Schedule of events
Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk for the
Cure
CoolSprings Galleria
Franklin, TN
OCTOBER 15,
2022
7:00 AM Event
Opens
9:00 AM Opening
Ceremony
9:30 AM
Walk
Register
Online
www.komen.org/nashvillewalk
Leading up to The Walk, CoolSprings Galleria will host The Power
of ONE Week, a series of fun-filled events and deals from
participating retailers from October 10 to
October 14, giving the community even more opportunities to
get involved in this cause. These events include:
October 10: ONE Mission Monday –
Team Trivia Night at the mall! Party Fowl will be hosting a
pink-themed trivia night beginning at 7pm and offering a special Pink menu. Guests are
encouraged to RSVP by texting MONDAY to 615-823-2660.
October 11: My ONE Tuesday –
Tie-Dye Night at the mall! Molly
Green will be co-sponsoring this event, providing white
bandanas for tie-dyeing to guests who show their RSVP text, which
they'll receive after texting TUESDAY to 615-823-2660.
October 12: ONE Community
Wednesday – "On Wednesdays We Wear Pink" Dinner Party at your
favorite Restaurant at the mall! King's Bowl Dining &
Entertainment, Red Robin, and California Pizza Kitchen will be
offering exclusive discounts of 10-15% off your meal. Participants
are encouraged to put their savings towards their fundraising
efforts. Text WEDNESDAY to 615-823-2660 to see the details of each
restaurant's discount.
October 13: Celebrate ONE Thursday
– Zumba Party at the mall: Get Fit
& Get Fitted! Guests will have an opportunity to warm up for
Saturday's walk with a free, instructor-led Zumba class in Center
Court. Participants will be able to access an exclusive 10%
discount to shop in-store at Tradehome Shoes at CoolSprings
Galleria on Thursday, October 13th.
To receive the discount and to RSVP, participants can text THURSDAY
to 615-823-2660.
October 14: ONE Funday Friday –
Social Media Blitz. Teams are encouraged to post their outlandish
pink team photo on social media channels and tag the mall
@CoolSpringsGalleria. CoolSprings Galleria will share photos tagged
and will select ONE team to receive a donation towards their
fundraising goal.
About Susan G.
Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit
breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast
cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree
approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting
millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We
advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access
to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower
people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan
G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life,
Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast
cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures.
Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO
KOMEN. Connect with us on social at
www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
ABOUT COOLSPRINGS
GALLERIA
Owned and managed by CBL Properties of Chattanooga, Tennessee (NYSE: CBL),
CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot
super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores
including Apple, American Girl, The Cheesecake Factory, Connors
Steak & Seafood, Forever 21, H&M, Kings Dining &
Entertainment, Party Fowl, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and
boutiques including Molly Green,
Hollie Ray, and Altar'd State.
CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney, and
Macy's and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69,
just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For additional information, find us
on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoolSpringsGalleria, follow us on
Twitter @ShopCoolSprings or visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com.
CONTACT: Camille Smith
Susan G. Komen
972-855-1688
csmith@komen.com
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