"Wave of Hope" - Event Details

Date & Time
November 13, 2010 | 9 a.m. start

About the Event
The Wave of Hope Sanibel Beach Walk for Kids Cancer Care, hosted by the Sanibel~Captiva Optimist Club, will be held at Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island.

Join us for a 5k walk on one of Sanibel’s most spectacular beaches! Free T-shirts, water, and refreshments will be provided. Parking is free!

The Cause
Cancer is still a leading cause of death in children under the age of 15, second only to accidents. The Sanibel~Captiva Optimist Club is proud to announce all proceeds from this event will benefit Barbara's Friends - The Children's Hospital Cancer Fund at Lee Memorial Hospital. The Children's Hospital is located within the Health Park Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. The proceeds will also benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel.

Registration
Pre-registration is $25 pp. On walk day, registration is $30 pp. Children under 10 accompanied by an adult walk for free. Each participant receives a free Wave of Hope tshirt.

Mail-in Registration

Charity Fundraising
Make your walk experience more meaningful by raising money for Kids Cancer Care! Each kilometer you walk (up to 5K) raises more money, and PRIZES will be awarded to participants who raise the most! All proceeds go directly to F.I.S.H. of Sanibel and Barbara's Friends - The Children's Hospital Cancer Fund at Lee Memorial Hospital.

Donor Pledge Form

Directions
Upon entering Sanibel Island on Causeway Boulevard, turn right on Periwinkle Way. Turn right on Palm Ridge Road which turns into Sanibel-Captiva Road. Go about 5 miles to Bowman's Beach Road and turn left. This will take you to Bowman's Beach park. Map

Volunteers
If you wish to volunteer for this very special event we would be happy to have your help. Please contact us.

Sponsors
If you or your company would like to contribute $100 or more to this event, your name and or logo will appear on the back of the event t-shirts and in all local newspapers. More information.

Contact Us
For further event information, please e-mail us at sancapoptimist@comcast.net or call our Walk Team Leader, Amy Wainwright, at 239-579-0095.