The 9th annual Wendy Walk Miami will take place at 10:00am on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Palm Island Park in Miami. Over 1,000 people will gather this year in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles to raise awareness of sarcoma and funds to support research to eradicate this rare, aggressive form of cancer that impacted the life of Wendy Landes.
Wendy Walk was created in 2010 by the children of Wendy Landes in order to proactively support their mom in her battle with Liposarcoma. Wendy Walk Miami was founded by Wendy’s brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Stephanie Rosen, along with their children Alec, Kayla, and Sierra. The event will mark the five year anniversary of Wendy’s passing and officially kicks off the Wendy Walk 2018 season.
Who: Over 1,000 individuals from across the United States – including patients and survivors – committed to taking action in the fight against sarcoma. The walk is highly attended by University of Miami students, whose involvement by members of Sigma Delta Tau. Past celebrity involvement includes Patrick Dempsey, Angela Manuel Davis, Chelsea Kane, Peri Gilpin, and others.
What: Participants will walk together in a 5K around Palm and Hibiscus Islands. The event will include music, food, raffle prizes, and family fun.
When+Where: Sunday, April 8 at 10:00 am at Palm Island Park – 159 Palm Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
Why: Wendy Walk is one of the only organizations that exists specifically to fund sarcoma research. Proceeds go directly toward funding medical research on sarcoma. We are in a race against time, but are determined that, with the help and support of our community, we will find a cure for sarcoma.
Register: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wendy-walk-miami-2018-tickets-42219635065
