3Day walk for breast cancer…. Age LIMIT?
Ok I’m 13 almost 14 and if you have read my questions about weight than you should know I’ve lost 22 lbs……….. Ok my nana is a survivor of breast cancer for 7 years…… With all my weight lost I thought I should do something good cause I feel great…… Well I decided I wanted to do the cancer walk and raise money to help find a cure… I tried to sign up for it and was denied because of my age!!!!! I am upset because they are putting an age limit on doing something good…… Its ridiculous I mean I CHOSE to do it…….. If you agree with me tell me what I should do…… I f you DISAGREE with me then please explain this……..
Thank you…….
My mom would be there with me and gave me permission so I wouldn’t be alone……
According to the FAQ:
Walkers must be at least 16 years of age by the date of the event in order to participate. Minors 16 and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered for the event (no more than 2 minors per adult). Crew members must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the event in order to participate.
Volunteers must be at least 10 years old in order to volunteer for the 3-Day. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult while volunteering on the event (no more than 5 minors per adult for ages 10-16, 10 minors per adult for ages 16-18).
The only reason I can see an age limit on the walk is for health reasons. But you can still volunteer!
16, i believe. i’ve done it before.
Its a LOOOONG walk, but so worth it. However, you’re still too young.
If you want to help, meet up at the cheering stations!
Breast Cancer walks shouldn’t have an age limit! That’s really stupid.
Heyy.
My Auntie Died of breastcancer next tuesday last year :’(
Even though its very sad she always used to try and do everything she could to help.
If this si the walk that you wear a bra over your T Shirt then im the same age and im doing it with my big sister. Lorraine Kelly does it every year so im sure youll be fine. See yoo there. xx
PS. I know everyone says 16 but there another one for are age. xxx
They might not let you sign up, but if you just show up and walk in support, I doubt any cops would tackle you. And if they did, call the local news agency and sue their pants off.
I agree its ridiculous they dont want you to sign up. Maybe you can contact the local news and tell them? If that story hits the air, those organizers will have some egg on their face, and would likely cave in at the first sign of bad publicity.
That is fairly strange. I would assume the reasons must be linked to the nature of the event itself… is it a three day consecutive walk? Perhaps they believe that too strenuous for a young girl; or perhaps there is some adult content discussed at some point (it is breast cancer, after all)? Most likely, however, it may have to do with the $2,200 committment required to participate in the event.
As for what you should do – you can still independantly work towards fund-raising for the purposes of ending cancer, of any sort. Try checking out http://www.fimedia.ca/shaveforhope/sherry.php
for a fund-raising event anyone could participate in, or
https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/factsheet/FactsheetSearch.aspx?FSType=8.1
to search for fund-raising events by cancer type.
I’m sure there are legal issue with the age requirements.
If your relatives or family friends are planning on participating in the walk and need a fundraising program, Go to saveandsupportdiscountcard.com. They make custom local fundraising discount cards to help raise funds for the $2200 fundraising fee.