Thousands of Walkers, and Breast Cancer Survivors
Raised Over $200,000 for Breast Cancer Research

More than 2,000 local walkers, runners, and breast cancer survivors laced up their sneakers and took steps toward a cure for breast cancer at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond at City of Hope’s Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer on October 10, 2004. Armed with the knowledge that with early detection and better treatment options, breast cancer doesn’t have to be deadly, participants raised more than $200,000 to support groundbreaking breast cancer research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope.

The Mercer Island High School cheerleaders put their talents to good use by participating in the walk. For the second consecutive year, the high school squad's exuberant voices motivated participants to cross the finish line. After the walk, STAR 101.5 radio personality Kent Phillips hosted the decorated bra contest, and breast cancer survivor Jane Rosenstein shared her success story with the crowd.

“City of Hope’s Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer is one of the few research-driven national breast cancer walks in the country and we are excited about its continued growth,” said Bobbie Stern, a member of the City of Hope Board of Regents and a longtime local volunteer. “The overwhelming support we receive from Seattle area residents year after year, allows City of Hope to continue its lifesaving work, which affects the lives of millions of people everywhere.”

With its emphasis on breast cancer research, Walk for Hope continues to attract record levels of participants each year. Now held in more than 30 cities nationwide, this year’s walk is nationally sponsored by Good Housekeeping, The Home Depot, MAMM magazine, Sutter Home Winery, and Wells Fargo. Local sponsors include: Allstate Insurance, Athena Partners, Bartell Drugs, Dreyer’s, Hansen’s, Hewlett-Packard, Hilton HHonors, Johnsonville Brats, King County Journal, Kinko’s, KONG TV 6/16, Luna Bars, Nordstrom, Rio Roses, SRO, STAR 101.5, Talking Rain, The Art Institute of Seattle, Udderly Smooth® Udder Cream and Seattle Woman Magazine.

About City of Hope
City of Hope is one of the world’s leading research and treatment centers for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and other life-threatening diseases. Named by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s best medical centers for cancer treatment, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest designation bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

City of Hope’s scientific knowledge is shared with medical centers locally and globally, helping patients battling life-threatening diseases around the corner and around the world. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org. City of Hope... Where the Power of Knowledge Saves Lives.