Who are the Pink Pacers?

The Pink Pacers team was created 3 years ago when 2 women came together to walk 39.3 miles in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Anne (a 6-year survivor) and Katy raised $6,000 and have not stopped since. As of 2009, the Pink Pacers have grown into a large group of men and women dedicated to making a difference in the Breast Cancer community. As a result of grassroots efforts such as yard sales, facebook challenges and babysitting, the team has raised over $111,000. The Pink Pacers have been involved in 5 Avon Walks for Breast Cancer, walking over 196.5 miles in the name of finding a cure for breast cancer. In October of 2009, the Pink Pacers decided...

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Pink Pacers and Get REAL & HEEL 5K Walk

Bridging the Gap from Treatment to Active Living 5K Walk Date- Saturday, March 27th, 2010Time- 9:00 AM Late Registration 9:30 WalkLocation- Get REAL & HEEL, 3433 Country Club Road Chapel Hill, NC 27599 The Pink Pacers have joined Get REAL & HEEL to help bridge the gap between treatment and Active living. Get REAL & HEEL is a free program for women who have undergone chemotherapy and are ready to get their lives back on track both physically and emotionally. This 5K walk will take place on The University of North Carolina's beautiful campus. Remember...

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The Pink Pacers in 2010!

The Pink Pacers have been busy planning for the upcoming year! Please mark your calendars for the following dates. You will not want to miss out!February 14th For the 4th year in a row, the UNC gymnastics team is hosting a an Annual Cancer Awareness Health Fair. The Gymnastics Team is partnering this year with UNC's Get REAL & HEEL Program along with the Pink Pacers. The Health Fair is designed to share information about a variety of programs, organizations, and companies that assist individuals and their families when facing the challenges presented in battling cancer. Representatives will be on hand to share information in booths located...

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The Get REAL & HEEL Website

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The Pink Pacers and Get REAL & HEEL

Get REAL & HEEL and the Pink Pacers The Pink Pacers have decided to take their commitment to a whole new level. They have joined forces with a local program in Chapel Hill, NC called Get Real & Heel. This is an after-care program providing breast cancer patients with individual exercise and recreation therapy. This integrative approach is the first post-treatment program in the country to combine exercise and recreation therapy as a way to manage the physical and psychosocial needs of women who have been treated for breast cancer. This program seeks to increase well-being and quality of life.Get Real & Heel is a five month long...

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