Breast cancer awareness month is just around the corner, and many of you are probably planning fundraisers or charity events to help raise money for breast cancer research organizations. Having a small charity event or neighborhood fundraiser is a great way to raise money for your team for your next walk. One thing that makes […]
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Make Someone Smile With an Awareness Teddy Bear
Since MyWalkGear is mostly dedicated to getting people up and moving in support of the causes nearest and dearest to their hearts, many people don’t know that we also offer other, non walk-related merchandise on our website. This includes our selection of awareness teddy bears. These cute and cuddly stuffed animals are meant not just […]
Go To Your Walk Prepared…
It’s official: walking season has arrived! Now, we just have one question for you: are you ready for it? Some walk events are shorter, like a 5K or few hour fundraiser. Others are a little longer in length and will require more stamina. The key to successfully participating in and completing each walk is to […]
Learn More About Alzheimer’s Disease
As we near summer’s end, walking season is quickly approaching. The months of September and October will be filled with walks for any number of causes, from breast cancer to autism to MS to Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of these walks is not just to raise money for research and the fight to a cure, […]
SPECIAL SALE on MyWalkGear!
We’re well into August, and summer will shortly be coming to an end. September and October are the busiest months for awareness walks, so NOW is the time to start planning ahead and getting your team the gear that they’ll need to really make a difference at your event this year. At MyWalkGear.com, we offer […]
Spread Awareness for Alzheimer’s This Summer!
Alzheimer’s Awareness month may be a few months away, but we’ve been receiving so many questions about our apparel for this important cause. Alzheimer’s disease is a tragic illness that affects millions worldwide. It’s incredibly difficult for not only those diagnosed, who struggle with severe memory loss and confusion, but also their families, who have […]
It’s National Cancer Survivor Month!
Did you know that right now, there are 13.7 million cancer survivors living in the U.S. today? This past Sunday, cancer survivors across the country came together to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. This whole month is dedicated to celebrating those who have combated the disease, inspire those who were recently diagnosed with it and […]
Our Top Five Favorite Breast Cancer Awareness Items
Did you know that at this time, there are over 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the United States? Over 200,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer nationwide this year alone. This is a common disease that is treatable if it is caught at early stages, which is why so much has […]
Creative Fundraising Ideas For Your Walk!
One of the major points of participating in a walk for a cause is fundraising. Outside of spreading awareness for the particular disease that you are walking for, you want to raise money that will go towards organizations that are working to both spread awareness and find a cure. While fundraising is entirely optional for […]
The Top Three Ways To Show Support For Lupus Awareness Month
May is not only the month of a lot of cause-related walks around the country; it’s also a month that is dedicated to spreading awareness for a variety of different causes. Last week, we spotlighted ALS, but did you know that it’s also Lupus Awareness month? Besides buying some Lupus Awareness gear to spread the […]