The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is holding the 26^th Anniversary “5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” on Sunday, September 22. The fundraiser takes place at the Riverhead location of Tanger Outlet Center, which sponsors the event. Participants can pre-register on the NFBHC website or register from 7:30-8:45 AM that morning. The walk begins at 9 AM and is over by 11 AM.

The registration fee to participate in the 5K Walk is $30 if paid by September 16 and $35 if paid after that date or on the day of the event. The first 300 entrants will receive a gift bag.

Walkers are encouraged to gather pledges of support from friends, family and colleagues. Top fundraising awards will be given in the following categories: Young Adult (ages 13-19 years old), Adult, Breast Cancer Survivor and Business/Team. Team captains must register team members, send in names and registration fees by September 16, and submit pledge money on the morning of the event.

The opening ceremony starts at 8:45 AM with greetings from Bernadette Tuthill, Vice President of NFBHC. Until then, registrants can enjoy breakfast that includes coffee, tea and juice with muffins, granola bars and fruit. They can also buy raffle tickets for dozens of valuable prizes donated by Tanger Outlet stores. Prior to the start, Marilyn LoPresti, PhD, founder of North Fork Bodies in Motion, will lead a warmup to get everyone ready.

Although it is possible to sign up that day for the race, registration in advance is recommended. To obtain more information, call 631-208-8889, e-mail nfbreasthealth@gmail.com or visit https://northforkbreasthealth.paylite.net/ViewEvents.aspx, where you can register online.