Walk for Wellness
Step up for Health
Walk for Wellness
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Cancer Survivor Ceremony at 12:30
Location
301 S. New Hope Rd Gastonia,
Myers Memorial UMC Pumpkin Patch
11th annual memorial fitness event to honor the late Rev. Henry A. Justice, United Methodist Minister. This is a Health Fair and Fitness event sponsored by the Health Cabinet at Myers Memorial UMC to raise money for Cancer Services of Gaston County. All proceeds benefit Cancer Services of Gaston County, who provides support to patients and families LOCALLY that have been affected by cancer.
Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 and we need YOUR help! Please read on.
Help us spread the word! Share this flyer on social media or print it to display at your business
Be a Sponsor, Vendor, or Health Partner in This Community Celebration
There are many ways you can get involved with this year’s event. For those who have participated in previous years, thank you! If you’re new this year, welcome! We have links with more information to follow. We are looking for sponsors (gold and silver), walkers, wellness and craft vendors and even food trucks. New this year is the opportunity for YOU to go the extra mile and help us fundraise! You can create your own fundraising page, either individually or create a team!
We would LOVE for any vendor planning to be there to create a fundraising team, in addition to anyone planning to attend the event. We suggest you reach out to friends, family, coworkers, church members, teachers, etc.
Any amount helps! So many people have been affected by cancer and this is a way you can help those in Gaston County living with this disease. Hope to see you there on October 3rd!
Wellness, Craft, and Food Truck Vendors click the Google form below to sign up!
Gold and Silver Sponsorship levels are available now! Use the button below to secure your sponsorship today.
Register today! Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to support your efforts by creating your own fundraising page or team. Every contribution makes a difference!
Novant Health Breast Center mobile unit will be on-site.
10 AM - 2 PM
- State of the art digital, 3D mammography
- Expert team of technologists
- On-site convenience with the luxury and privacy of a traditional imaging center
- Screening mammograms are covered as preventive care under most insurance plans & Medicare. For your convenience, we will file a claim with your provider on your behalf.
- Must provide a Primary Care Physician or OB-GYN for reporting purposes.
- The minimum age for a screening mammogram on the mobile is 35 years of age recommended by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
- A mammogram can save a life.
Want to schedule ahead?
Call (704) 384 – 7226 to schedule your appointment!
Ask for the Purple Mobile, and
have your insurance card and doctor’s (Primary
Care or OB-GYN) information ready.
**Please verify that your insurance plan is in network
with Novant Health before your appointment. **
Donate with OneBlood at Our Walk for Wellness.
Become a Sponsor Today!
Sponsorship Levels/Incentives
Gold Sponsor ($500)
- Includes logo on tshirt and all promotional materials
- Table at event
- 2 tshirts
- (Deadline August 3rd)
Patrons ($250)
- Includes name on website
- 1 tshirt
- (Deadline September 3rd)
Craft vendors ($25):
- Come display and sell your craft
- We ask for a voluntary donation of $25
- (Deadline September 26th)
Health promoters/organizations (FREE)
- come and display/promote your wellness product and information
- (Deadline to sign up October 11)
Walkers and Participants (FREE)
- Free for the public to take advantage of the festivities! Ask your neighbors, your church family, your coworkers to join the fun, have a great walk and check out the groups offering their services.
- (Deadline September 26th preferred, but can show up without registering)

Blood
Donations

Flu
Clinic

Fitness Demonstrations

Chair
Massages
Event Schedule
9-9:30 Walk begins at the pumpkin patch
9:30-11 Health fair opens, craft vendor browsing, bounce house and food trucks
11-11:30 Raffle and live music by Elijah Ray Simpson and John Ahrens
11:30 Survivor ceremony
12:00 Live concert with Bailey Marie Griggs
OneBlood Donation
OneBlood 🩸 will be onsite at our Walk for Wellness. Please use this button to signup to donate blood at the event.
Thank you to our Walk-for-Wellness 2025 Gold Sponsors!
