Camp Out For Cancer at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

By B. FULLER (Open Post)

The 2nd Annual Camp Out for Cancer returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk September 11-12, 2015 for an inspiring celebration of hope and community. Join families and friends camping overnight on the historic Boardwalk to support the American Cancer Society.

In addition to overnight camping, the event includes an All-Day Rides Wristband, free play in the Arcades, dinner and breakfast, an evening concert with The Sun Kings, event T-shirt, cancer awareness bracelet, a Walk of Hope luminaria ceremony, as well as cancer awareness booths and a VIP area for survivors. The Boardwalk donates $25 of each registration to the American Cancer Society.

“Camp Out for Cancer brings us all together in the fight against a disease which has affected so many families. We’re looking forward to another awesome event,” said Karley Pope, Boardwalk event director.

The Boardwalk’s Camp Out for Cancer registration deadline is Sept. 9.

For full details and online registration please visit http://beachboardwalk.com/hope/ or call 831-460-3342.

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The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nonprofit organization, aimed at eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS helps people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. For information on cancer, call the American Cancer Society any time at 1-800-227-2345, or visit cancer.org