Saturday event in East Pierce County will close multiple streets. Here’s what to expect
Expect road closures Saturday in downtown Sumner.
MultiCare is hosting its annual Come Walk With Me event 8-11 a.m. Oct. 7. The event honors those undergoing breast cancer diagnosis or treatment. It also celebrates those who have overcome cancer and those who lost their lives from it.
Travelers should expect limited access to roads including Main Street, Guptil Avenue, Rainier Street, Sumner Avenue and Ryan Avenue.
The 5K walk begins around 9 a.m. Attendees will start from The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse. They will walk along Main Street and loop around the Sumner High School stadium. They will weave through some residential streets and finish at the warehouse.
Those ages 13 and up must pay $30 to register for the event. Cancer survivors and patients ages 13 and up must pay $15. Children ages 5-12 must pay $10. Children 4 years old and under are free.
The money raised from Come Walk With Me goes to breast health programs and services at Good Samaritan Hospital and the Good Samaritan Cancer Resource Center. MultiCare spokesperson Scott Thompson said they raised around $200,000 last year.
As of Friday, Oct. 6, MultiCare raised over $73,000.
Britney Stoumbaugh from Spanaway said events like Come Walk With Me are a great way to raise money for those who need it. It’s nice to have an event where survivors, patients and allies can come together, she said.
Stoumbaugh, 28, was diagnosed with breast cancer last November. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy, among other things. She said having cancer is like having a full-time job that is unpaid.
It’s been a hard process, she said, but she’s grateful her children and family kept her motivated along the way.
“Life is short,” Stoumbaugh said. “You never are promised tomorrow. My family is my everything.”
