Event Details
Event Schedule
7:00 a.m. | Event Site & Registration Opens
8:15 a.m. | Survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer meet at Hope Village
8:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremony
9:00 a.m. | Walk Begins
Event Location
Pacific Life at Fashion Island
Newport Beach, CA
Pre-Event Activities
We’re working on scheduling some fabulous activities now! Check back later for all the details.
Be the first to know about new activities by joining our Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk Facebook Group!
Event Day Schedule
We look forward to coming together to walk to end breast cancer with you on Sunday, September 29, 2024!
7:00 am | Event site opens
Explore our four pillar zones (Research, Care, Community and Action), visit the “We Remember” tent, meet our valued sponsors and more. Don’t forget to pick up your commemorative Komen Wrap for the Opening Ceremony.
8:15 am | Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer meet at Hope Village.
Don’t miss your chance to be in our group photo! This is also when we’ll get ready for the Opening Ceremony.
While in Hope Village make sure you grab a postcard on ShareForCures, Komen’s breast cancer research registry focused on finding the cures for breast cancer. Learn how you can accelerate discoveries, make an impact, and be a catalyst for change!
8:30 am | Opening Ceremony
Honor survivors, those currently in treatment and those living with metastatic breast cancer as they walk down the Pathway of Hope; celebrate our top fundraisers; and listen to inspiring stories of resilience.
9:00 am | Walk begins
Gather your team and get ready to walk!
Activities for Survivors & Those Living with MBC
This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of survivors and all people living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:
Hope Village Celebration | 7:00 am – 11:30 am
Join us in the Hope Village area for a complimentary continental breakfast and pick up your goodie bag filled with donated treats just for you!
Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade | 8:30 am
All survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will walk, united, into our Opening Ceremony
ShareForCures
Grab a ShareForCures postcard in Hope Village and dive into the groundbreaking world of Komen’s ShareForCures, a research registry focused only on finding the cures for breast cancer. Be part of something extraordinary and empower the fight against breast cancer. Your participation accelerates discoveries, making a real impact on lives. Don't miss this chance to be a catalyst for change!
Your Event T-shirt
All registered breast cancer survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will receive a special event shirt to recognize your special place in our event. To guarantee your shirt arrives in time for you to wear it on event morning, you must register by Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT.
Activities for Top Fundraisers & Teams
Susan G. Komen’s work would not be possible without our fundraisers. It is our honor to recognize those fundraisers who go above and beyond with their efforts and support – our Top Individuals and Top Teams.
Top Fundraisers – Individuals who raise $1,000+
On event morning, follow the Top Fundraiser signs to the area reserved just for you! You’ll be gifted a special Top Fundraiser item to help you stand apart from the crowd, and we invite you to pop in and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks provided by generous local partners.
Your Walk T-shirt
All top fundraisers will earn this year’s commemorative event shirt. To guarantee your shirt arrives in time for you to wear it on Walk morning, you must have raised your first $100 by Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT.
Top Teams – Teams who raise $2,500+
Every team that raises $2,500 or more will receive a tent and table in our Top Teams area. We encourage our top teams to bring snacks, drinks and items to share with team members.
Local FAQs
See below for answers to your questions specific to the 2024 Komen Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk. For general questions, please visit the General Walk FAQs page.
Local T-Shirt Details
We are now mailing all shirts for $100+ fundraisers, survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer. In order to receive your shirt in time for Walk day*, you must register and/or fundraise $100+ by Sunday, September 1, 2024. Survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer who register, and participants who raise $100, after Sunday, September 1, 2024 will receive your shirt(s) by mail after the event. The final cut-off date for participants to raise $100 and receive a shirt is Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Please note there will be no t-shirts available for pick up either pre-event or on event day. Thank you for your commitment to Susan G. Komen and our efforts to simplify our t-shirt process.
*Shirts are being mailed via USPS. As with any shipping provider, delays may occur.
How long is the Walk?
The 2024 Komen Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk will be approximately 2 miles in length, or you may choose to walk our shorter 1 mile route.
Getting to the Event and Parking
Please check back closer to the event for parking information and event maps.
Are strollers allowed at the event?
Yes! We encourage participants of all ages to join us on event day!
Can I bring my dog(s) to the event?
For the safety of event participants/due to local regulations, only service animals will be allowed at the event.
What is the deadline for fundraising?
All donations on your behalf that are received through Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT will be credited to your fundraising total and will be eligible for fundraising incentives.
Our Leadership
The 2024 Komen Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk is honored to work with these dedicated community leaders who volunteer their time in support of Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.
Meet our 2024 Volunteer Leaders
Meet our 2024 Event Chairs
Donna is a two-time breast cancer survivor and has been a Susan G. Komen volunteer since 2013. She has had the honor of being named Susan G. Komen’s Most Inspirational Breast Cancer Survivor for 2014 and received the Promise of One Award in 2016. She is currently the Administrative Assistant and Communications Manager at Christ Pacific Church in Huntington Beach and Event Coordinator at His Place Church in Westminster. She is currently partnering with Dr. Lisa Guerra and Optavia as a Health and Wellness coach. Donna’s passion is to assist the newly diagnosed with the difficult journey ahead and hopefully make it less scary. This will be Donna’s second year as Co-Chair of the Susan G Komen Orange County More Than Pink Walk.
Edison was born in Nicaragua and has a passion for fundraising and event management. He previously studied International Business at NYU and is a celebrity chef with a culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu. He has been Co-Chair and event sponsor for numerous non-profit fundraising campaigns including the Anti-Bullying campaign and the Desert AIDS Project. Edison is very involved in helping the homeless community through his church and leads a meals program helping provide meals for people in crisis. He recently founded and is CEO of EdisonFields, LLC and has partnered with Dr. Lisa Guerra and Optavia as a Health and Wellness coach. This will be Edison’s second year Co-Chairing the Susan G Komen Orange County More Than Pink Walk alongside Donna.
2024 Executive Leadership Committee
The Executive Leadership Committee is a group representing Orange County that is comprised of business leaders who serve as champions of the Susan G. Komen mission with a goal of driving company and employee engagement.
Your 2024 Walk Committee
This incredible group of people meet year-round to plan ways to spread awareness of Komen’s important mission, support fundraising participants as they register for our walks and even make sure to create special moments during our event day.
Kathy Bastas
Vernelle Blackwell
Natalie Burnard
Theresa Coppock
Sandy Finestone
Tiffiney Gastelum
Jane Hill
Dana Karges
Amy Kassel
Sally Molnar
Jeannette Morrow
Marcy Ott
Kathy Pearson
Marica Pendjer
Chris Pickerel
Niki Pickerel
Annie Stoeckmann
Alyson Welsh
We would like to extend a special thank you to last year’s top fundraisers, teams, and companies for their tremendous support.
2023 Top Fundraisers
Phil Markert
Carla Cammack
Dr. Lisa Guerra
2023 Top Teams
Team AVPink
Komen Cures
MemorialCare Cancer Institute & BreastCenters
2023 Top Companies
Albertsons Vons Pavilions
MemorialCare
Thales Avionics