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WALK HER WAY
WALK HER WAY: A Healing & Hope Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
“1 in 8 women will face breast cancer — but Black women are 40% more likely to die from it. Early detection, empowered choices, and HER voice at the doctor’s office can change this story — starting today.”
EVENT GOALS
Celebrate breast cancer survivors & warriors
Educate women on early detection & self-advocacy
Promote financial protection through life insurance with living benefits
Raise funds for She Inspires, Inc. programs (incl. care kits, literacy, journals etc.)
Build sisterhood & amplify the power of storytelling
EVENT OVERVIEW
Walk HER Way is a heart-centered community walk-a-thon created to honor breast cancer warriors and survivors, raise awareness around early detection, empower women with financial literacy and protection tools, and create space for storytelling, healing, and sisterhood.
This is not just a walk—it’s a healing movement rooted in faith, purpose, and legacy.
BREAST CANCER INCIDENCE - REALISTIC FACTS*
For All Women
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women worldwide (except for skin cancers).
In the U.S., about 1 in 8 women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
Each year, around 297,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in U.S. women.
About 43,000 women in the U.S. die from breast cancer every year — though survival rates have improved steadily with early detection and better treatments.
For Black Women
Black women and White women have roughly the same overall breast cancer incidence rates — but Black women tend to be diagnosed slightly younger, and more often with more aggressive subtypes, like triple-negative breast cancer.
Black women have a 4% lower incidence than White women overall — but the highest breast cancer death rate of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S.
Black women are about 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than White women.
Contributing factors include later stage at diagnosis, differences in access to care, treatment delays, and social determinants of health.
Why This Matters
Early detection matters: Black women under 50 have a higher risk than White women in the same age range.
Awareness + action saves lives: Mammograms, self-exams, speaking up for treatment options, and addressing barriers to care are critical.
Faith, family support, and community education are powerful tools: Sharing real stories — like yours — helps close this survival gap.
*American Cancer Association
SAVE THE DATE
On October 5, 2025 Walk HER Way Walk-a-thon will be held in Charlotte,
How You Can Support
We welcome your support of Walk HER Way Walk-a- thon. We believe that however a person chooses to fight breast cancer, one thing holds true - early detection can save lives! Join us as we support survivors, thrivers and those impacted by breast cancer.
PARTNERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP
PARTNER CATEGORIES
Mission Partners: Churches, cancer centers, health clinics
Brand Sponsors: Wellness, beauty, publishing, financial brands
Vendor Partners: Food trucks, wellness products, women-owned businesses
SPONSER TIERS
Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Community Friend
FUNDRAISING & SPONSORSHIP
CATEGORIES
General Walker (Adults)
Breast Cancer Survivors
Youth Walker (Under 18)
Family Group (up to 4)
Walkers can raise funds through per-lap or flat-rate donations. Sponsors may give online or in-person.
I plan to:
☐ Collect pledges of $_____ per lap × _____ laps = $________ total goal
☐ Collect a flat-rate donation goal of $________
Example: 12 laps × $5/lap = $60 raised
Walk HER Way 2025 will be held in Charlotte, NC on October 5, 2025. Mark your calendars and join us in this movement.
We look forward to seeing you there!
YOUR VOICE HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
(CLICK 'VOICES' BELOW)
Your VOICE is the key to changing lives forever.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Weiner M. Crumbly is a trailblazer in the literary world, empowering women to step boldly into their stories and claim the title of bestselling author. As an Author Coach and Publisher, she has led multiple anthology projects that have given women the confidence to share their journeys—one chapter at a time. Her proven program has not only produced bestselling co-authors but has also transformed their mindsets, unlocking new possibilities for them as writers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.
Weiner’s love for learning began in her early years in the UK, where she was born and raised. Education and literacy were core values instilled in her by her parents, shaping her into the avid reader and ambitious student she became. Her fascination with science eventually led her to the United States, where she pursued a career in Medical Laboratory Science. For over 34 years, she thrived in laboratory science, but beneath the lab coat was a woman who had a passion for writing, storytelling and empowerment.
From a young age, Weiner dreamed fearlessly. As a child, she filled her journals with visions of becoming a scientist, often requesting chemistry sets and stethoscopes as Christmas gifts. She would excitedly play out her future career, never doubting that she was capable of achieving anything she imagined. These childhood experiences fueled her mission to inspire children and youth to dream even bigger—to write down their goals and chase them with intention.
Today, Weiner’s passion for literacy extends far beyond her own success. She is a champion for voices that are often overlooked, ensuring that women and children, especially those from underserved communities, have the opportunity to be seen, heard, and valued. This dedication led to the creation of She Inspires, Inc., a nonprofit organization that serves as a beacon of hope for those also navigating breast cancer - for women and youth who long to share their gifts, tell their stories, and turn their dreams into reality.
Through her work, Weiner is not just publishing books—she’s transforming lives, one story at a time.
Weiner Crumbly is a breast cancer survivor and a staunch advocate for early detection. As a scientist, she avidly supports cancer research and serves as an American Cancer Society VOICES Ambassador for Black Women.
