- A Walk in Her Shoes
About this race
Join Us for the 9th Annual A Walk in Her Shoes
Theme: Walk With Her. Rise With Her.
A powerful 2-mile community cancer awareness walk hosted by My Sister’s Keeper–Cleveland.
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for our 9th Annual A Walk in Her Shoes, a day dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience, and journeys of women impacted by cancer.
This year, My Sister’s Keeper is proud to partner with Fatima Family Center as we bring this signature event to Ward 8. Every two years, A Walk in Her Shoes intentionally moves to a different Cleveland neighborhood, allowing us to deepen our impact, engage new communities, and bring awareness, education, and support directly into the communities we serve.
Location:
Fatima Family Center
6600 Lexington Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
Time:
10:30 AM–2:00 PM
Walk With Her. Rise With Her.
This year’s theme reminds us that healing was never meant to happen alone.
To walk with her means standing beside cancer warriors and survivors through moments of uncertainty, treatment, celebration, grief, and triumph.
To rise with her means lifting one another higher—through community, advocacy, hope, and sisterhood.
Together, we walk not only to raise awareness, but to honor the power, beauty, and resilience of women whose journeys continue to inspire us all.
A Celebration of Strength, Culture & Community
A Walk in Her Shoes is more than a walk—it is a movement and celebration of life.
Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, family member, healthcare advocate, or walking in memory of someone you love, your presence matters.
We gather to:
• Celebrate survivorship
• Raise awareness around cancer and early detection
• Honor loved ones
• Connect families to resources and support
• Build community through healing and hope
Every step tells a story.
Every mile carries purpose.
Every participant becomes part of something bigger.
Event Schedule
10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Registration & Community Gathering
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Opening Remarks, Warrior Recognitions & Community Announcements
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
2-Mile Neighborhood Awareness Walk
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Celebration, Music, Raffles & Closing Announcements
Walking Is Optional
Guests who prefer not to participate in the walk are invited to remain onsite and enjoy:
• Live entertainment
• Community resource fair
• Local vendors and small businesses
• Health and wellness opportunities
• Music, fellowship, and celebration
There is something for everyone.
On-Site Experiences
Community Resource Fair
Connect with organizations, healthcare providers, and community partners offering resources, education, and support.
Vendor Marketplace
Support local businesses and entrepreneurs from across our community.
Walk Bags
Available while supplies last.
Event T-Shirts
Available during registration and event day while supplies last.
Why We Walk
We walk for survivors.
We walk for those still fighting.
We walk in memory.
We walk for earlier detection.
We walk because no one should face cancer alone.
Together we walk with purpose.
Together we rise with purpose.
Together, we walk for her.
#AWalkInHerShoes #WalkWithHerRiseWithHer #MySistersKeeperCLE #WalkForHer
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A Walk in Her Shoes
Vendors and Community Resources will be available. Cancer screening including mammograms, prostate, and multiple myeloma will be performed for those with scheduled appointments.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cleveland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 7:05 PM local time (EDT) in Cleveland on October 3, 2026 — 11h 39m of daylight.
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