Cancer Survivors' Celebration and Walk
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Who
Cancer survivors, their families and friends, and all those whose lives have been touched by cancer.

What
A community awareness event honoring cancer survivors. A leisurely, noncompetitive walk along Chicago's lakefront followed by a picnic lunch for everyone. Family entertainment and an opportunity to sign the Dedication Wall. No pledges required.

Where
Chicago's Grant Park - on the southwest corner of Columbus and Balbo Drives. The Walk route is about four miles, but you may walk any distance you choose.

When
Sunday, June 7, 2009 (National Cancer Survivors Day). Come early - the celebration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m., rain or shine!

Registration
Registration is $15 per person in advance of walk day. Registration is available online until June 5 or at locations for t-shirt pick up in the Chicago area. Registration on walk day is $25 and begins at 7:30 a.m. No registration fee for children under 3 years old.

Parking
South Grant Park parking lot (entrance on Michigan Avenue at Jackson and Van Buren). Trolley to walk site will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital discounted parking at the Huron-St. Clair garage. Shuttles to walk site will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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