Broadwalk on the Boardwalk benefits breast cancer programs

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition announced that the Eighth Annual Broadwalk on the Boardwalk, hosted by CAMP Rehoboth wrapping up Women's Fest weekend, was another enjoyable victory in the fight against breast cancer. The event, held April 15 in Rehoboth, raised over $9,000 to support the coalition’s local programs and services for those facing breast cancer.

Despite wind and cold weather, nearly 200 attendees gathered on the Boardwalk to join the free event, organized and originally created by Kathy Wiz in honor of her sister’s battle with breast cancer. All cancer survivors were included in the celebration.

This year's walk had a special meaning for the CAMP Rehoboth community. Steve Elkins, co-founder of CAMP Rehoboth, passed away last month after a battle with lymphoma. Many participants donned stickers commemorating Elkins to honor his legacy, and wore pink for breast cancer and lavender for awareness of other cancers.

The 2018 event was made possible due to generous support from CAMP Rehoboth and the Jolly Trolley along with donations from the community. Sponsors include DJ Sharon/JuneTunes, Dos Locos, Fortier Photography, Geri Debiase Photography, Lori’s Café, Signarama, and Steve Elkins and Murray Archibald. T-shirts were underwritten by Cathin Bishop, Deb Knickerbocker, Evelyn, Natalie, Lucilu and Gretchen, Evie, Barb and Toddy, Laura Simon and Mark Purpura.

Broadwalk on the Boardwalk is a free event. All proceeds raised came in the form of donations.The walk has raised over $60,000 for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition over the past eight years.

Proceeds benefit DBCC’s programs which increase breast cancer awareness, promote the importance of early detection, provide access to mammograms, and provide support and resources to women and men in the local community who are newly diagnosed or facing recurrence of breast cancer.