Walk-for-Wellness
Step up for Health
Walk-for-Wellness
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Location
301 S. New Hope Rd Gastonia,
Myers Memorial UMC Pumpkin Patch
10th 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.
Thank you to Dr. Allison Evanoff and Myers Memorial United Methodist Church for hosting our 10th Annual Walk-for-Wellness that raised over $9,200!
Event Recap & Appreciation
We’re thrilled to share that a total of $9,286.50 was raised at our event
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported this year’s event — our biggest crowd yet!
👏 Special Shoutouts:
Gaston Christian School – 30 students attended and raised over $500!
Forestview High School – 17 students showed up strong in support!
💞 Event Highlights:
8 mammograms completed
20 pints of blood collected
24 health and craft vendors joined us
Our largest turnout ever of walkers — thank you all!
🙏 Heartfelt Thanks to Our Speakers:
Beverly Washington – Survivor
Kelly Lockman – Fighter
Christine Barnes – Honoring a loved one taken
Renee Justice – Widow of Henry Justice, in whose memory this walk is held
Together, we made a powerful impact — raising awareness, saving lives, and honoring those affected by breast cancer. 💕
Be a Sponsor, Vendor, or Health Partner in This Community Celebration
We are seeking health education booths to be present at the event. If you have a health or wellness ‘service’ to provide (cancer screenings, pet health, health supplements, massage, physical therapy, primary or cancer related health care, etc) that you would like to promote and educate participants, we’d love to have you join us! There is much to be gained by participating in this educational community event. For planning purposes, we ask that you complete the google form link provided below.
Thank you for your support of this fitness and wellness event! Stay tuned to the website for updated information.
Please reach out to: WalkforWellnessInfo@gmail.com with any questions.
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 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.
Early detection is the best defense against cancer. The American College of Radiology recommends that women begin annual screening mammograms at age 40.
Call (704) 384 7226 to schedule your appointment!
Donate with OneBlood at Our Walk for Wellness.
Become a Sponsor Today!
Sponsorship Levels/Incentives
Gold Sponsor ($500)
- Provide financial support of the event, logo on all digital and printed materials, booth at the event
- (deadline for payment and logo receipt: August 18)
Patrons ($250)
- Name on all promotional materials, plus booth
- (deadline for payment September 18)
Craft vendors ($25):
- Come display and sell your craft. We ask for a voluntary donation of $25 or a product to raffle at the event.
- (deadline to sign up October 11)
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.
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 Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
