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.

Thank you to Myers Memorial United Methodist Church for hosting our 10th Annual Walk for Wellness that raised over $9,200 in 2025!

Our goal this year is $20k!

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 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)